European Tea Delegation Strengthens Ties with Sri Lankan Tea Industry 📈

An 8-member delegation of tea growers from the Netherlands, Portugal, France, Spain, and Belgium concluded a week-long visit to Sri Lanka (March 23–30, 2026), aimed at fostering international collaboration. • Strategic Collaboration: The initiative, facilitated by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands and the Sri Lanka Tea Board, focused on connecting European small-scale producers with local artisanal tea experts. • Knowledge Exchange: The tour included visits to diverse tea plantations and the historic Colombo tea auction site, providing European growers with technical insights into the tea production and trade history of the island. • Economic Impact: By engaging with the Ceylon Artisanal Tea Association and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the visit aimed to secure long-term partnerships in specialty tea production, education, and trade. • Positioning: The mission reinforces Sri Lanka’s global profile as a hub for sustainable tea and high-value artisanal products, supporting the diversification of the tea sector beyond traditional commodity exports.