Tezpur: The north-eastern state of Assam is a treasure trove of biodiversity and natural beauty. Known for its tropical rainforests, bamboo groves, and national parks, Assam also boasts a variety of indigenous agricultural and fruit crops. Among its most celebrated produce is the Tezpur Litchi.
Tezpur Litchi, the pride of Assam, was granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2015, recognizing its unique taste and flavour. This accolade confirms that these delectable fruits originate solely from the picturesque region of Tezpur, protecting them from imitations produced elsewhere. Tezpur litchi is renowned for its distinctive size, shape, flavor, taste, and juicy pulp unique to this area.
The fruit contains 60 percent juice, 8 percent rag, 19 percent seed, and 13 percent skin. Its high pulp and juice content make it ideal for making squash and packaged juice. Each bite of Tezpur litchi encapsulates the essence of Tezpur, a town nestled in the heart of Assam.
The fertile soil and perfect climatic conditions in Tezpur create an ideal environment for these luscious fruits to thrive. Tezpur litchi is grown entirely under organic conditions, without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Notably, it is famous for its special varieties, such as those grown around Paltan Pukhuri and the Paruwa Litchi garden.
Litchi cultivation is common in many households. Popular varieties of Tezpur litchi include Bombaya, Bilayati, Desi, Elachi and Piyaji. The five-bigha lit.
