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In honor of International Tea Day 2026, the Sri Lanka Tea Board, in collaboration with 27 Sri Lankan Overseas Missions, will host a series of events celebrating the heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable excellence of Pure Ceylon Tea. These initiatives are designed to strengthen global trade linkages, foster new partnerships, and expand market opportunities for Ceylon

Ceylon Tea was showcased at the 15th Sichuan International Tea Expo 2026 in Chengdu through a complimentary participation organized by the Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing. Brands including Ceylon Tips, Lions Tea, and Hidden Hills promoted Pure Ceylon Tea, attracting strong trade interest. The participation strengthened Ceylon Tea visibility

Fresh Tea Festival -2026 (Neum Tea Mangallaya) The Annual Fresh Tea Festival (Neum Tea Mangallaya), a major cultural event in Sri Lanka’s tea industry will be held on 31st May 2026 for the 09th consecutive year at religious venues across all tea-growing regions of the country. Ceylon Tea, with a proud heritage spanning over 159

Sri Lanka Tea Board organized the Ceylon Tea Pavilion at the 23rd Edition of SIAL Canada Trade Exhibition from 29th April to May 1st, 2026, to promote Ceylon Tea and its specialty in the Canadian market with the support of Sri Lanka Consulate General in Toronto.The 23rd edition brought over 850 exhibiting companies from more

Sri Lanka’s participation at the Asia-Africa Black Tea Exchange Conference 2026, was held on 25th April 2026 in Hubei-China highlighted the global strength of Ceylon Tea as a symbol of authenticity, quality, and excellence. Engaging with international tea professionals, Chinese industry stakeholders, media, and enthusiasts, the initiative reinforced Ceylon Tea’s premium positioning, backed by strict

Sri Lanka Tea Board, together with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou, successfully promoted Ceylon Tea at the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) 2026 in Guangzhou, China. The participation created valuable opportunities for Sri Lankan tea exporters to engage with international buyers

Ceylon Tea at the Forefront – Beijing Tea Expo 2026 Conference Under the theme “Ceylon Tea – A Heritage of Excellence, Authenticity, and Global Prestige,” a Ceylon Tea Conference held alongside the Beijing Tea Expo 2026 in Beijing successfully positioned Ceylon Tea at the highest level among industry stakeholders. The programme featured a comprehensive presentation

Participation at the Xiamen International Tea Fair (Spring Edition) 2026 held from 17–20 April in Xiamen marked another successful step in promoting Ceylon Tea in China. The TPU- SLEMB secured an 18 sqm space free of charge, with participation facilitated through the Chinese representative of Venture Tea (Pvt) Ltd. The event provided valuable exposure in

Ceylon Tea was successfully showcased at the Beijing Tea Expo 2026, held from 17–20 April in Beijing, with the Tea Promotion Unit of SLEMB securing a 36 sqm space free of charge. Participation was organized through Sri Lankan tea company’s corresponding Chinese representatives of Imperial Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd, Millennium Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Sinolan Tea

The SLEMB-TPU successfully organized Ceylon Tea participation at the 10th China International Food and Ingredient Expo 2026 held in Guangzhou from April 10–12, 2026, securing the opportunity at no cost. With the participation of Imperial Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Sinolan Tea (Pvt) Ltd, the event provided valuable exposure, attracting strong interest from Chinese buyers

Sri Lanka and Ceylon Tea at the SCO Nowruz Celebration – Beijing-China Sri Lanka proudly showcased its rich heritage at the “Nowruz in the SCO: 25 Springs of Friendship and Cooperation” celebration held at the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Beijing on 15 April 2026. Ceylon Tea and traditional Sri Lankan cuisine were

Strategic Public Diplomacy Initiative of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing Creates High-Impact Promotional Platform for Ceylon Tea On 03 April 2026, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing successfully hosted the official launch of a publication on Sri Lanka–China Relations under its Public Diplomacy Programme, themed “Community with a Shared Future.” The event

Ceylon Tea Showcased at HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 Sri Lanka Tea Board, together with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing and the Consulate General in Shanghai, successfully showcased Ceylon Tea at HOTELEX Shanghai 2026. Tea Tang (Pvt.) Ltd. and Millennium Teas (Pvt.) Ltd. actively promoted their brands, while Shankyan Tea Valley Made Tea Factory highlighted

Sri Lanka proudly participated in the 5th Tea Town Tourism Development Conference held in Hangzhou, organized by the Tea Industry Committee of China Association for the Promotion of International Agricultural Cooperation, joining leading tea-producing nations to promote global tea tourism. Under the “2026 Global Tea Region Tour Initiative,” Sri Lanka showcased the Uva Highlands, highlighting

“The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) hosted a  delegation of European Tea Growers as a part of an eight-day knowledge exchange programme on 23rd of March 2026 at SLTB premises. The visit provided an engaging and comprehensive exploration of Ceylon Tea, featuring an insightful presentation by the Tea Promotions Division, a curated tea tasting session

The Sri Lanka Tea Board successfully organized the National Ceylon Tea Pavilion at FOODEX Japan 2026, held from 10th to 13th March 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s strong global presence in the premium tea sector. Recognized as the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, FOODEX Japan 2026 brought

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing showcased Ceylon Tea at the 2026 Lunar New Year International Cultural Year held in Beijing from 17–23 February 2026. The event provided a valuable platform to introduce Sri Lanka’s rich tea culture to Chinese consumers through tea tasting sessions, product displays, and direct engagement with visitors. Participating Sri

Under the Cultural Diplomacy Programme of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, Ceylon Tea was prominently promoted during the Chinese Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations attended by Chinese Government officials, the diplomatic corps, business leaders, and media representatives. As a core national brand of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea was showcased through a dedicated tasting

Ceylon Tea was prominently showcased at Sri Lanka’s 78th Independence Day Diplomatic Reception held on 05 February 2026 in Beijing, attended by diplomats, senior Chinese officials, and business leaders. The event was organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing A special Ceylon Tea tasting session featured teas from Sri Lanka’s seven agro-climatic regions,

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, in collaboration with Capital Airlines, successfully promoted Ceylon Tea during the inaugural Beijing–Colombo flight departure on 31 January 2026 at Beijing Daxing International Airport. The initiative included passenger tea giveaways, onboard service of Ceylon Tea for Business and Economy Class, a dedicated airport promotional counter, and coordinated media

Tour operators and business leaders experienced authentic Ceylon Tea through curated tastings highlighting Sri Lanka’s agro-climatic diversity. Tea sampling, paired with Sri Lankan biscuits, reinforced the premium positioning of Ceylon Tea. Promotional videos showcased Sri Lanka’s tea heritage, sustainability practices, and tourism appeal. The event received strong media coverage, enhancing the visibility of Ceylon Tea

Ceylon Tea took center stage at the launch of Capital Airlines’ Beijing–Colombo route held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing on 08 January 2026. Guests were welcomed with authentic Ceylon Tea, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s premium tea heritage and national brand. The event linked tourism promotion with tea diplomacy, highlighting Ceylon Tea as an

The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing organized to promote Ceylon Tea at the 6th Tea House Industry Conference 2025, an annual NGO-organized event held in Beijing on 28 December 2025, which brought together tea house operators and key industry stakeholders from across China. This free-of-cost promotional opportunity, enabled the

For 50 years, the Sri Lanka Tea Board has stood as the proud custodian of the world’s finest tea. The story of the Sri Lanka Tea Board is the story of Sri Lanka itself—resilient, fragrant, and world-class. For 50 years, we have worked behind the scenes to ensure that every sip of Ceylon Tea carries

Ceylon Tea showcased Sri Lanka’s premium tea heritage at the 2025 Asia (Beijing) International Food Expo held from 12–14 December 2025 in Beijing, reaching a wide Chinese audience. The presence featured leading Sri Lankan tea brands Lions Tea, Ceylon Tips, and Hidden Hills Artisanal Tea, promoting both the national Ceylon Tea identity and distinctive private brands. The no-cost promotional

Employees of the Sri Lanka Tea Board joined hand with the INTER COMPANY EMPLOYEES UNION to distribute dry food rations among victims of landslide and floods in Nuwaraeliya and Badulla district. Further to dry ration distribution, members helped repair canal dams in Hanguranketha area organized by villagers. The program was held from 13-14 December, 2025 with

The Sri Lanka Tea Board today affirmed the industry’s exceptional resilience and swift return to operational stability following the severe disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwa across the Central and Uva Provinces. While the storm inflicted considerable damage to infrastructure and tragically impacted our workforce, the collective response from growers, manufacturers, and exporters has ensured that

The Sri Lanka Tea Board successfully showcased Ceylon Tea at FHC China 2025, a leading professional B2B trade exhibition held from 12–14 November 2025 in Shanghai. Four Sri Lankan tea companies participated under the Sri Lanka Tea Board Pavilion, promoting the excellence of Ceylon Tea to the Chinese market: Hedley’s Teas (Pvt) Ltd Alfa Exports

The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 was held from 05–10 November in Shanghai-China, showcasing Sri Lanka’s key export strengths under a well-coordinated national pavilion led by the Export Development Board (EDB). The pavilion featured major sectors including Ceylon Tea, coconut and coconut-based products, Ceylon Gems, Sri Lankan handicrafts, and Ceylon Cinnamon, with the active

The Sri Lanka Enterprise Pavilion at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 showcased the strength and diversity of Sri Lanka’s export sector. The Tea sector was prominently represented by Lions Management (Pvt) Ltd Ceylon Tips Branding (Pvt) Ltd Sinolan Teas (Pvt) Ltd offering a rich display of premium Ceylon Tea. These companies engaged

The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (TPU-SLEMB) facilitated the tea sector’s participation in the 32nd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair, held from 25–29 October 2025 in Yangling city, Shaanxi Province-China. The promotion of Ceylon Tea was highly successful, supported by a free 20 sqm exhibition space secured by the TPU-SLEMB. The event strengthened

The Sri Lanka Tea Board, in collaboration with the Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (SLEMB-TPU), successfully represented Ceylon Tea at the 10th Asia-Pacific Tea Competition held in China this August 2025. Competing with over 5,000 tea samples from around the world, Sri Lanka proudly secured 48 awards: 3 Special Gold,

The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (SLEMB-TPU) successfully organized Sri Lanka’s participation at the Second Beijing International Week of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held from 17th to 21st October 2025 in Beijing-China. Represented by Imperial Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Sinolan Teas (Pvt) Ltd through their Chinese agents, the event

“Xiamen International Tea Fair (Autumn Edition) 2025” trade exhibition was held from 16th – 20th October 2025 in Xiamen City, Fujian Province-China. Sri Lanka Tea Board together with the Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing organized the event with following Sri Lankan tea exporting companies under SLTB’s 50% trade fair

We are pleased to provide an update on the highly successful Anuga 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry, held in Cologne, Germany, from October 4th to October 8th, 2025. Anuga 2025 achieved record-breaking attendance, hosting over 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and attracting more than 145,000 trade visitors from

The International Food Products and Processing Technologies Exhibition – WorldFood Istanbul  is the most important international meeting point for the Turkish food industry and offers the opportunity to exhibit and discover the latest food innovations and tends in the sector. Sri Lanka as the leading tea exporter to Turkey , Sri Lanka Tea Board organized

The Sri Lanka Tea Board together with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh organized a Ceylon tea pavilion at the 12th edition of Foodex Saudi – 2025 which was held from 21 to 24 September 2025 at the International Convention & Exhibition Center in Riyadh, KSA. M/s Saya International Tea and Food Exports (Pvt)

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing successfully hosted the Grand Opening Ceremony of the “Made in Sri Lanka – 8 Products – 8 Themes Expo 2025” on 27 September 2025, followed by a two-day exhibition held on 27 and 28 September 2025 at the Embassy premises. Among the eight product categories, Ceylon Tea took

From 27–28 September 2025, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing proudly organized the 8 Products – 8 Themes Expo, marking the first-ever “Made in Sri Lanka” themed exhibition in China. At the Grand Opening Ceremony on 27 September, VIP guests and high-level trade delegations experienced the finest Ceylon Tea through a specially curated tasting session,

Participation of Ceylon Tea at the China Liaoning International Fair for Investment and Trade 2025 (25–28 September 2025 | Liaoning Province, China) The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (SLEMB-TPU) successfully represented Sri Lanka and the Ceylon Tea industry at the China Liaoning International Fair for Investment and Trade 2025,

(19–21 September 2025 | Changsha City, Hunan Province, China) The Tea Promotion Unit of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing (SLEMB-TPU) successfully facilitated the participation of Chinese agents representing leading Ceylon Tea exporters at the 10th China International Food & Catering Expo 2025. Participating companies included: 1. Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd 2. Venture Teas (Pvt)

The 4th Global Geographical Indication (GI) Product Expo 2025 was successfully held in Beijing, China, from 19th to 21st September 2025. The Tea Promotion Unit of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing (SLEMB-TPU) organized the Ceylon Tea Pavilion at the event, with the participation of the following Ceylon Tea agents in China 1. Lions Management

The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (SLEMB-TPU) successfully participated in the Global Cultural Tourism Conference 2025, held on 12th September in Beijing, which brought together more than 25 countries, senior government representatives, global tourism stakeholders, and cultural industry leaders. While the forum’s primary theme was cultural tourism, the Embassy

Ceylon Specialty Estate Tea of the Year Competition 2025 was conducted by Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) together with the Ceylon Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA) to coincide with Sri Lanka’s Participation at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Main purpose of the project is to popularize and encourage the concept of marketing the main tea

The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (TPU-SLEMB) represented Sri Lanka at the 2025 International Consumption Conference held on 11 September 2025 in Beijing, parallel to CIFTIS. The forum, which gathered international and Chinese business communities, provided an excellent platform to showcase the strengths of Ceylon Tea, gain valuable insights

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing (SLEMB) participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) – Colorful World trade exhibition held from 10th to 14th September 2025 in Beijing, China. This annual event is recognized as one of Beijing’s largest platforms for international business engagement, focusing primarily on the B2C segment covering food, services, technology,