India's tea production plummets
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Recent reports indicate a significant surge in tea prices from India, driven by adverse weather conditions during peak harvesting periods. Heatwaves and floods have severely impacted production in key tea-growing regions, notably assam, where more than half of the country's tea originates. The production decline has been exacerbated by governmental pesticide bans, further straining output capabilities.
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