James Norwood Pratt Jurors South India Tea Competition
US tea authority and author James Norwood Pratt served as an international juror for India's Southern Tea Competition 2005, organized by the United Planters Association of South India (UPASI) and the Tea Board of India. Teas from various south India growing districts including Nilgiris, Wynaad, Anamallais, Travancore, High Ranges, and Karnataka were included in the competition. The goal of the competition is to recognize and encourage excellence by showcasing South India's best quality teas, along with India teas in general.