The Embassy of Sri Lanka in China held a Ceylon Tea Tasting event in conjunction with the celebration of the two milestones – the 65th Anniversary Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Sri Lanka and China & the 70th Anniversary of the Historic Rubber – Rice Pact.
Given that COVID-19 has hit the economic backbone of Sri Lanka hard, the Ambassador H.E. Dr. Palitha Kohona and the Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy have been making every endeavor to popularize Ceylon Tea (Ceylon hong cha) among Chinese consumers.
With the need to comply the COVID-19 prevention and control measures of Beijing, the number of participants were required to be limited to 70. The representatives of Ceylon Tea companies in China such as Stassen, Impra, Lions, Sinolan, Baodin Mountain, Shan Teas, Steaurt Tea and Fond Tea attended the event and showcased their products. Guests from some Embassies, the China Council for the Promotion of National Trade, the major tea importers of China, the famous online shopping platform – JD.COM, Tea Associations, Tea houses and Media were well represented at the event.
The Ambassador, Dr. Kohona delivered the welcome speech. He highlighted the history and the health benefits of the Ceylon Tea. He encouraged Chinese people to buy more Ceylon Tea, drink more Ceylon Tea and gift more Ceylon Tea.
Mr. Sampath Perera, the Second Secretary and Tea Promotion Officer detailed the technical aspects of Ceylon Tea. He further demonstrated the best way of brewing Ceylon Tea to participants at the end of the event. In addition, Mr. Anura Banda, CEO of Beijing Heavenly Limited made a presentation on the Ceylon Tea market in China. The participants enjoyed the Ceylon Tea tasting with Sri Lankan savories and Munchee biscuits.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Beijing
16 March 2022
