Assam launches the country's first commercial Matcha tea production

• On July 3, 2026, India's tea industry achieved a new milestone when Assam became the first state in the country to produce Matcha tea on a commercial scale.

• The first commercial production of Matcha tea took place at the Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in Tinsukia district, while the auction of its inaugural batch was conducted through the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre.

• This initiative is considered a significant achievement for the Indian tea industry, as it offers India an opportunity to strengthen its position in the global premium green tea market.

• Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea prepared by drying and finely grinding tender tea leaves that have been grown specifically under shade.

• Its demand is steadily rising worldwide due to its distinctive flavor, high nutritional value, and health-promoting properties.

• Assam is already India's leading tea-producing state, primarily known for the production of Black tea, Orthodox tea, and CTC tea.

• Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, and Sivasagar are the state's major tea-producing districts.

• The commencement of commercial Matcha tea production will assist Assam's tea industry in product diversification and enhance its competitiveness in high-value international markets.