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How this Assam Farmer turned an old pressure cooker and mixer-grinder imto a tea-processing machine

Reported by The Times Of India 15 Oct 2026, 1:27 pm IST 1 min read

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Innovative farmer Ratan Ray from Assam has ingeniously crafted a tea-processing machine using a humble pressure cooker and a mixer-grinder motor. This inventive solution tackles the financial burden small tea farmers face with expensive equipment. It skillfully mimics traditional methods by crushing, tearing, and curling tea leaves, producing a robust flavor that is highly favored among local consumers of CTC tea.

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Section: Entertainment
Topics: Farmers & agriculture
Places: Assam
First reported by: The Times Of India
Reporter: toi lifestyle desk
Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 1:27 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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