What is it?
A unique tea innovation from Assam received a 20-year patent for the technology titled:
“Compressed true whole leaf tea dips and method thereof.”
Technology Explained:
Whole tea leaves are compressed into bundles without using paper or fabric tea bags. These bundles, when dipped in hot water, infuse tea naturally. No need for tea bags → hence the name “Bagless Tea”.
📝 Hindi Explanation:
चाय की पत्तियों के गुच्छे को कपास की एक कोटिंग में लपेटा जाता है। इस गुच्छे को सीधे गर्म पानी में डुबोते ही चाय तैयार हो जाती है।
🧾 Additional Info
Assam is one of the world’s largest tea-producing regions. Patent granted under the Patents Act, 1970 for 20 years. Similar to the concept of “Eco-friendly Innovation in Packaging” as promoted in Startup India & India Innovation Index.
UPSC Prelims Questions (Practice)
Q1. Consider the following statements about Bagless Tea:
It uses biodegradable paper-based packaging for infusion.
The technology involves compressed whole leaf tea without a traditional bag.
It was recently granted a 10-year patent in Tamil Nadu.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. All of the above
✅ Answer: A
Q2. “Bagless Tea”, recently seen in news, promotes:
A. Artificial flavoring of tea
B. Plastic-lined tea bags
C. Sustainable tea brewing without bags
D. Genetic modification of tea leaves
✅ Answer: C
📌 Model Mains Answer Snippet:
“The Bagless Tea innovation from Assam is not just a symbol of eco-conscious enterprise, but also a reflection of how traditional sectors can reinvent themselves through sustainable, indigenous methods backed by Intellectual Property Rights.”
