Manohari Gold Tea, a rare speciality from Manohari Tea Estate in Assam, was presented as a state gift to the Indonesian President in July 2026. It is made from tender buds of the P126 clone and processed during the second flush.
Origin and Processing
- Source: Manohari Tea Estate, Assam; exclusivity from tender tea buds of the P126 clone.
- Processing: Orthodox methods — hand-plucking, hand-rolling and natural sun‑drying.
- Season: Second flush (May–June) in Assam; preferred window for premium orthodox teas.
- Output: Extremely low-volume speciality — ~25 g produced per day.
Auction and Pricing Records
- Dec 2022: Sold at Rs 115,000 per kg on Tea Inntech (private auction).
- Dec 2021: Sold at Rs 99,999 per kg at Gauhati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC).
- Jan 2024: Sold at Rs 75,000 per kg at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre.
Trade, Classification and Links
- Auction platforms: GTAC/Guwahati and private portals handle speciality-tea price discovery.
- Type: Speciality orthodox tea from bud plucking; distinct from Assam’s mass-market CTC production.
Exam Facts
- P126 clone: Clone code used for cultivar identification in plantation and auction documentation.
- Second flush timing: May–June; relevant for questions on Indian crop seasons and agronomy.
- Price pattern: Speciality teas may fetch six‑figure rupee rates per kg at auctions.