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GUJARAT TEA TRADERS ASSOCIATION

Gujarat Tea Traders Association is an Association of tea traders in Gujarat. Its members include wholesalers, retailers, packers and brokers. It was established in the year 1976 which a moto to raise voice and concerns of tea traders and to make sure that the said is being heard by the highest concerned authority.
Shri Piyushbhai Desai was the First President and Shri Popatlal C Shah served as First Secretary of Gujarat Tea Traders Association. Shri Kiritbhai M Patel, Kolkata was the main donor for the office of Gujarat Tea Traders Association and it is accordingly named as “Manikaka Tea House”.
As on date Gujarat Tea Traders Association has more than 600 active members which is one of the highest in terms of active members in India.
We endeavor to create an environment where in our members can grow by provide quality tea to tea lovers of our country and abroad.

HISTORY OF TEA

India is the 2nd largest producer of tea in the world, with more than 900,000 tonnes per year. Tea was introduced to India by the British in the nineteenth century, to overcome the monopoly of Chinese production. The first area to be planted was the mountain region surrounding the city of Darjeeling, perched on the Himalayan foothills, in the 1850s.

 

Then came the development of tea cultivation on the plains of Assam. Here, a wild species of tea was found and brought under cultivation. This variety was closely related to the Chinese tea plant, camellia sinensis assamica, which had been imported by the English. It had larger leaves than its Chinese counterpart and flourished best in the plains, whereas the Chinese Camellia preferred altitude.
Finally, in the late nineteenth century, the British set up tea plantations in the mountainous region of the southern tip of India, including the famous Nilgiri massif. Nilgiri means “Blue Mountain”. Some say this is because of the fog enveloping the mountain, which gives it a blue sheen.

OUR MISSION

Gujarat Tea Traders Association is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and solutions to tea businessmen in Gujarat. We aim to facilitate their growth by addressing challenges, advocating for their interests with the government, and promoting a spirit of unity among tea traders. Our mission is to continually enhance the well-being of our members, contribute to the overall development of the tea sector, and actively encourage the participation of more tea traders from Gujarat. Our motto is to be a reliable and helpful partner, fostering the success of tea businesses in the region.

OUR VISION

To foster a thriving and sustainable tea industry in Gujarat, ensuring the prosperity and growth of tea traders through collaborative efforts, innovation, and strategic partnerships.