Assam tea to receive quality rating
The government of Assam, one of India's prime tea regions, plans to introduce a two-phase quality benchmark for its tea crop. These measures are aimed at improving product quality and attracting more global buyers. The first phase will consist of certification based on prices fetched at auctions under a four star rating system. Later, government will establish mandatory accreditation for all tea gardens, taking into account manufacturing, hygiene, pricing and pollution standards.