China is the birthplace of tea. This wonderful beverage is a way of life in China. So Chinese people know exactly how to appreciate good teas. Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation Sri Lanka is also recognized as one of the finest tasting teas in the world. In 2018, Sri Lanka had exported more than 10 million killos of Ceylon Tea to Chinese territory. Sri Lanka Tea Board the government body responsible for Pure Ceylon Tea promotion participated Beijing Tea Expo 2019 during 27-30 April. Sri Lanka Tea festival, Ceylon tea quiz program, and some Sri Lankan dancing events were held during the event.

According to Beijing Tea Expo Organizers, this event is organized by China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation of China Agricultural Ministry and undertaken by Beijing Jinggang Huanqiu International Exhibition Co., Ltd. It is also the most influential and valuable spring tea exhibition in China. The exhibition area was about 23,000 sq.m. There were more than 800 exhibitors (Chinese local and International) attend this big event.

Uniqueness of Ceylon Tea

a. According to a claim made by the International Standard Organization (ISO), This special tea is the Cleanest Tea origin in the world considering pesticide residues. Sri Lankan authorities have imposed strict regulations on agro-chemical usage in order to meet Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of European Union (EU) and Japan.

b. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has also recognized Sri Lankan Tea as the First Ozone friendly / Ethical Tea Origin in the world. View more details on Ozone Friendly story via URL:

Ozone Friendly Pure Ceylon Tea

c. Even though Sri Lanka is a small Island which is also know as “The Pearl of Indian Ocean”, “Asia’s Sweet Heart” and “The Wonder of Asia”, the diversity (Regional difference) of Ceylon Tea is quite amazing. One would enjoy a light, fragrant Nuwara-Eliya Tea from the highest mountain peak with Citrus notes while another is enjoying a strong, full bodied Ruhuna Tea from Ruhuna region situated in the down south. More details on regional diversity will be discussed desperately.

d. Sensory-wise, Ceylon Tea has got a well-balanced taste with ideal strength, flavor and aroma for a perfect cup of tea.

e. Although hand shears and mechanical tea harvesters are used pluck at very few tea fields, Sri Lankan tea is plucked exclusively by human hand.

Hope you would love to deserve above benefits. All you need to do is to fetch some Ceylon Tea from the nearest store / tea shop / super market and prepare a steaming pot of tea to enjoy with your loving ones.

References

1.Sri Lanka Tea Board Official website: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/

2.Beijing Tea Expo: http://www.teaexpo.org.cn/english/