Tea industry expects good second flush

The tea industry is upbeat about a good second flush in north India due to favourable weather conditions, an official of the apex body of tea planters of north India, Indian Tea Association (ITA), said.

Compared to last year the second flush this year is better, the ITA official told PTI , adding that the second flush is very important for its quality.

The first flush season ended in April and the second flush would continue till July. However, there are reports of pest attacks in few pockets of Assam. Last year, the second flush was badly affected due to lack of rainfall and pest attacks.

In south India, although the production took place throughout the year, it went down marginally due to the bad weather, the official added.