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Tea Taster

Salary range₹2.4 – 4 LPA → ₹5 – 10 LPA Top hiring statesAssam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A tea taster evaluates the quality, flavour and aroma of tea samples, grading tea for buyers, auctions and blending.

Taste and grade tea samples
Blend teas for consistent quality
Advise buyers and growers

2 Skills required

Refined taste & smell Tea knowledge Concentration Quality grading Communication Consistency

3 Opportunities available in the market

Tea estates, auction centres, blenders and brands employ tasters; the Tea Board offers training.

Tea estates, auctions and trading houses
Packaged-tea brands and blenders
Tea Board and research bodies

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 10 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹83K / month

Senior / specialist₹12 – 30 LPA≈ ₹1L – ₹2.5L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Assam Guwahati	Guwahati	High demand
2	West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri	Kolkata, Siliguri	High demand
3	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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