15-hectare tea plantation to be restored in western Georgia

Georgia is stepping up its efforts to encourage the development of tea production in the country.

A 15-hectare tea plantation will be restored in Khoni western region of Imereti within the state program 'Georgian Tea' within the next 24-36 months.

Cooperative "Tamari’s Tea” got engaged in the program this January to rehabilitate Georgia’s traditional agricultural production of tea.

The rehabilitation works cost 37,735 GEL ( $15,855/14,856€ *) in total and 80% will be covered by the Agricultural Projects’ Management Agency (APMA).

Cooperative "Tamari’s Tea” plans to restore 15-hectare tea plantation in Khoni western region of Imereti. Photo by APMA

Within the Georgian Tea state program, over 500 hectares of tea plantations out of the total 7,000 have been already rehabilitated in the country. However, the government promises this process will continue step-by-step.

The Government of Georgia launched a state program to rehabilitate the country’s tea plantations to encourage development of tea production in 2015.

The state also supports small tea processing business and launching of certification programs together with donor organisations to ensure tea production in Georgia meets high standards. These efforts will make it easier for Georgian tea to be exported to European markets.

*Currency conversions reflect National Bank of Georgia values as of today.