The Hindu Business Line : Tea tasting competition at Coonoor on Feb 2

The fourth edition of the tea-tasting competition is being organised jointly by the United Planters Association of South India (UPASI) and the Tea Board at Coonoor on February 2.

This is the second time that the cupping competition is being held in Coonoor after 2005. The second edition took place in Dubai and the third at Kochi.

Tea samples drawn randomly from the different estates/gardens of South India would be tested for smell, colour, taste, infusion etc. by a national jury of buyers, sellers and brokers.

‘It would be an objective and stringent selection process. As in the earlier editions, there will be a multi-layer screening process with a scoring system to capture the various quality attributes, and the award winning entries showcased at the Global Tea Forum in Dubai,’ the Executive Director Of Tea Board, Mr Nazeem, told Business Line.

Rise in entries

The total number of entries this year has risen to 213 against 208 last year and 194 two years back.

Industry sources said there was an increase in both the entry and garden/estate participation this year compared to the earlier editions, demonstrating sustained improvement in the quality of teas manufactured.

The competition would be in the Orthodox and CTC grades and speciality teas as well.

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