Woolah Tea, which was recently granted a 20-year patent

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• Assam’s Woolah Tea has secured a 20-year patent for India’s first bagless tea innovation.  About Woolah Tea  • Woolah Tea has been granted Patent No. 567895 for its invention: ‘Compressed true whole leaf tea dips and method thereof’ (patent name).  • Founded by Upamanyu Borkotoky and Ansuman Bharali from Sibsagar district, showcasing local entrepreneurship rooted in Assam’s rich tea heritage.  • Uses a compressed bundle of ‘eti koli duti paat’ (one bud and two leaves), tied with a natural string, removing the need for conventional tea bags.  • The innovative bagless concept adds value and sustainability to India’s tea exports and avoids microplastics that often leach from typical tea bags.  • Woolah Tea plans to export to the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and New Zealand, expanding India’s tea market globally.