Tea was first discovered by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong way back in 2732 B.C. But Assam region in India is also considered as an origin of tea based on historic evidences. Tea is native to Assam & It is a way of life in India. Later on, South India was also started to produce some wonderful teas. This news is about a Silver Needle White Tea from Tamil Nadu which fetched a premium at an international auction. As REPUBLICWORLD.COM had reported, A Silver Needle White tea from Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor was put for sale at an international tea auction recently, where this great tea fetched an attractive price of Rs.16, 400 (US$ 220) for a kilogram.

This white tea powder was produced by Avataa tea from the Billimalai Tea Estate. This special tea powder has set the record for being sold at the highest price in the whole of South India. The silver needle white tea powder was put up for sale along with other tea leaves and powders for the bidding organized by the Coonoor Tea Trade Association (CTTA) as a part of its celebration of International Tea Day. Coonoor belongs to Nilgiri ranges, is well known for the variety of tea it manufactures.

The white tea buds are plucked before the sunrise with occupied snow. Only about 5 kg of leaf tip green tea can be procured from a cultivation tea of ​​about 10 acres (4Ha). The buds are then continuously processed at a certain temperature to produce a kg of white tea called the Silver Needle. At the event, 4 kg silver needle white tea had gone up in the auction and the same has been reserved for exporters.

According to Avtaa, its White Tea has multiple benefits. ” Packed with antioxidants and vitamins for diabetes, weight loss and detox/cleanse.50 grams/25 cups (loose leaf tea),” it mentioned on its website. ” The brew is fragrant with little to no colour. The aroma is light and refreshing with a soothing after taste.Its mild and soothing flavour relaxes your mind and body from in and out leaving you feeling energised,” the firm added. 

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References

1. Main Source: https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/whats-viral/tamil-nadus-silver-needle-white-tea-sold-for-rs16400-per-kg-at-international-tea-auction.html
2. Company Website: https://avataatea.com/