130 Introduction Tea is the most popular non alcoholic beverage drank all around the globe. Tea, as defined by the Tea Act i , 1953 refers to the plant Camellia Sinensis (L) O. Kuntze It includes all varieties of the product known commercially as tea made from the leaves of the plant Camellia Sinesis (L) O. Kuntze. The leaves of the said plant are processed, the marketed form of which is most popularly known as Tea . Tea contains several vitamins and minerals necessary for normal functioning of the human body ii . Asopa (2007) iii suggests the benefits of tea in improving bone mineral density and thereby contributing negatively to osteoporosis. Minerals like potassium, zinc, and manganese present in tea boost vitamin C retention. Tea aids in digestions and lowers cholesterol levels. It reduces cancers of skin, lung, stomach and bone. Chow and Krammer(1990) iv refers to the discovery of tea by Shen Nong. Shen Nong is termed as one of the three mystical early sovereigns. There are references as well of an Indian monk, Dharuma, who used to demonstrate the benefits of meditation, ABSTRACT Tea is the most sought after non-alcoholic beverage in the world. Yet for India, tea is a culture. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of tea volume wise. Assam contributes to half of the total tea exports of India. Tea forms an integral part of the line-line of India in general and Assam in particular. The present study is an attempt to explore the procedures following during processing of tea in the factories. The primary focus in understanding the procedures in the factories have been through the quality considerations during processing at the factories. The study has been conducted in the five districts of the Upper Brahmaputra valley in Assam. The study has brought into light varied aspects demanding immediate attention of the Tea regulatory bodies of the industry and the masses as well. KEYWORDS Manufacturing, Plucking, Estate Owned Tea Factory, Quality Quality Considerations in Manufacturing of Tea: A study in selected Estate Owned Tea Factories of Assam, India Rashida Tahira Noorain* Assistant Professor, Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Co-operative Management, 2nd Floor, SBI Main Branch Building, Barua Complex, Near Kakoty Garage, A T Road, Sivasagar, Assam. Pin- 785 640, India *Corresponding author ISSN: 2347-3215 Volume 2 Number 12 (December-2014) pp. 130-135 www.ijcrar.com