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Agriculture
Lakadong Turmeric‑Ginger Tea Attracts Buyers at Meghalaya Reverse Buyer‑Seller Meet 2.0
✍️ Shillong Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM
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Lakadong Turmeric Ginger Tea generated notable buyer interest at the second Reverse Buyer‑Seller Meet held in Shillong, Meghalaya.
The second edition of the Reverse Buyer‑Seller Meet, organized in Shillong, Meghalaya, saw a surge of interest in Lakadong Turmeric Ginger Tea, a specialty product from the state. Traders and procurement officials from various retail and hospitality chains sampled the tea and expressed intent to source it for their outlets.
Organisers highlighted the event as a platform for local producers to showcase value‑added products directly to potential buyers, bypassing traditional middlemen. The Lakadong blend, known for its high curcumin content and distinctive flavor, was positioned as a premium offering for health‑conscious consumers.
While exact order volumes were not disclosed, the positive response is expected to boost demand for Meghalaya’s turmeric‑based beverages and support the region’s agricultural diversification efforts.
The meet, part of a broader initiative to promote indigenous produce, concluded with several preliminary agreements for future supply contracts, signaling a promising market outlook for Lakadong tea producers.
Organisers highlighted the event as a platform for local producers to showcase value‑added products directly to potential buyers, bypassing traditional middlemen. The Lakadong blend, known for its high curcumin content and distinctive flavor, was positioned as a premium offering for health‑conscious consumers.
While exact order volumes were not disclosed, the positive response is expected to boost demand for Meghalaya’s turmeric‑based beverages and support the region’s agricultural diversification efforts.
The meet, part of a broader initiative to promote indigenous produce, concluded with several preliminary agreements for future supply contracts, signaling a promising market outlook for Lakadong tea producers.