Sri Lanka’s Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Hon. Samantha Vidyarathna, led the Sri Lankan delegation to the Main Venue Event of International Tea Day 2026 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, held under the theme “Silk Road Tea Aroma, Intelligence for Shared Prosperity”. During the event, the Hon. Minister met with H.E. Xu

Ceylon Tea Walk 2026 – International Tea Day Celebrations Yesterday, we proudly celebrated International Tea Day at the Sri Lanka Tea Board with the successful completion of the first-ever Tea Walk in Sri Lanka, bringing together stakeholders, tea industry representatives, exporters, plantation companies, tea smallholders, tea brokers, tea tasters, government officials, and tea lovers in

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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