New York: Rejoicing 200 years of Assam Tea, Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna declared strategies to host an Assam Tea Festival at his much-admired New York restaurant, Bungalow.
The statement came during a special business chat organised by the Consulate General of India, New York, on the side lines of the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025.
Chef Khanna, famous globally as a culinary ambassador, served as the Guest of Honour at the event. Speaking at the meeting, he spoken his deep joining with Assam, recalling his 11 visits to the state and praising its rich culture, the individuality of its tea, and the warmth of its people.
In a sign warmly welcomed by the Government of Assam, Chef Khanna proposed to host the Assam Tea Festival to recall the state’s two-century legacy in the global tea industry.
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He emphasised that Assam’s tea, cuisine, textiles, and culture are crucial elements of India’s soft power and deserve international credit and festivity.
The Government of Assam has long full support to the initiative, noting it as a valued chance to reinforce the global presence of Assam Tea.
The future festival is likely to meaningfully boost global discernibility and consumer appointment, aligning with Assam’s broader worldwide outreach efforts.
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