Episode 401: Rudra Chatterjee on the Tea Industry

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April 14, 2021

Rudra Chatterjee is a writer, and the chairman and managing director of Luxmi Tea. While he writes predominantly about politics and economics, he is also vastly knowledgeable about tea, and in this episode, he talks about various aspects of the tea industry from growth to distribution. 

Rudra can be contacted through LinkedIn, and you can learn more about his company and buy tea at luxmigroup.in or makaibari.com

Key points include:

  • 03:10: The birth of the tea industry in India
  • 07:55: The tea plantation organisation 
  • 14:31: Increasing the long-term value of the plantation
  • 20:11: The relationship between the owners and workers of the plantation
  • 29:27: How to ensure a top-quality cup of tea