National Health Service UK Enjoys Ceylon Tea While Working Round The Clock
Tea was first grown commercially in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) by the Scottish planter James Taylor in 1867. Eventually Ceylon Tea became one of the finest tasting teas in the world thanks to her overall, well balanced tasting profile with ideal strength, body, aroma and flavour. In an era when the whole world is battling against COVID 19 epidemic, In order to appreciate the contribution being made by the National Health Service (NHS) UK which is at the front-line saving lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, a donation of Ceylon tea and disposable gloves to the staff of the National Health Service UK was made by Sri Lanka to coincide with the International Tea Day. Reported: High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom.
Sri Lanka High Commission donated a consignment of Ceylon tea and gloves to Consultant Respiratory and Head of Respiratory Unit of Medway Hospital in Kent, Dr Gihan Hettiarachchi and his team. Dr Hettiarachchi who was recently featured in the “Good Morning Britain” TV programme was applauded by recovered Covid -19 patients for his professionalism and care towards them and their families during their difficult time.
The Sri Lanka Tea Board and six leading tea producers in Sri Lanka and manufacturer of disposal gloves Dipped Products Ltd of the Hayleys Group contributed to this generous donation.
An assortment of Ceylon tea and a packet of Palm Pro gloves of Hayleys was also presented by the High Commission to Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The High Commission also assisted the donation of Akbar Premium tea packs by the Conservative Friends of Sri Lanka in the UK to 18 National Health Service Hospitals.
These donations are emblematic of Sri Lanka’s commitment to the longstanding bilateral relations with the UK.
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References
- Main Source: https://srilankahc.uk/2020/05/26/nhs-uk-enjoys-a-cup-of-ceylon-tea-while-working-around-the-clock/
