Tea in Russia

Russians love their cuppa and they are so passionate on their favourite beverage, “Tea”. Tea is a way of life in Russia. Meantime, Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation, Sri Lanka is recognized for her well balanced tasting profile by tea connoisseurs all over the globe. So why not, Russians prefer Ceylon Tea over many other origins. As Sri Lanka Tea Board had reported, Tea Promotion Unit (TPU) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Tea Board attended at Peterfood 2023 International Exhibition in St.Petersbuburg, Russia from 14th -16th November 2023

Specialty of Ceylon Tea

a. According to a claim made by the International Standard Organization (ISO), Ceylon tea is the Cleanest Tea origin in the world considering pesticide residues. Sri Lankan authorities have imposed strict regulations on agro-chemical usage in order to meet Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of European Union (EU) and Japan.

b. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has also recognized Sri Lankan Tea as the First Ozone friendly / Ethical Tea Origin in the world. View more details on Ozone Friendly story via URL:

Ozone Friendly Pure Ceylon Tea

c. Even though Sri Lanka is a small Island which is also know as “The Pearl of Indian Ocean”, “Asia’s Sweet Heart” and “The Wonder of Asia”, the diversity (Regional difference) of Ceylon Tea is quite amazing. One would enjoy a light, fragrant Nuwara-Eliya Tea from the highest mountain peak with Citrus notes while another is enjoying a strong, full bodied Ruhuna Tea from Ruhuna region situated in the down south. More details on regional diversity will be discussed desperately.

d. Sensory-wise, Ceylon Tea has got a well-balanced taste with ideal strength, flavor and aroma for a perfect cup of tea.

e. Although hand shears and mechanical tea harvesters are used pluck at very few tea fields, Sri Lankan tea is plucked exclusively by human hand.

Simply speaking, Pure Ceylon Tea is a Pure Enhancement in A Cup !

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References

1.Original Post: https://www.srilankateaboard.lk/news-and-events/ceylon-tea-presences-in-peterfood-2023-international-exhibition-in-st-petersbuburgrussia-from-14th-16th-november-2023/

2.Peterfood Trade Exhibition: http://en.peterfood.ru/

Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation, Sri Lanka is recognized for her well balanced tasting profile by tea connoisseurs all over the globe. Sri Lanka Tea Board is the government body which is responsible for international promotion of Pure Ceylon Tea. As Sri Lanka Tea Board had reported, Tea Promotion Unit (TPU) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Tea Board attended at the 30^th Jubilee exhibition of food products “World Food Moscow 2021”, that took place at the IEC “Crocus Expo” from 21^st to 24^th September 2021. Together with the Embassy, Two reputed Ceylon tea exporters were also participated the exhibition.

The Ceylon Tea stall attracted a large number of visitors who were eager to learn more about Pure Ceylon Tea. The stall was the only stall with hot tea cupping featuring Ceylon Tea from the seven unique regions in Sri Lanka. All visitors were served a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon tea by a Russian tea demonstrator dressed in traditional Sri Lankan Osari.

The Ceylon tea stall was officially opened by Chargé d’ Affaires, a.i Ruvini Munidasa, of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation, along with Third Secretary (Tea Promotion) Mr. Tishan de Silva and Sri Lankan embassy staff.

“World Food Moscow” is the biggest autumn food exhibition in Russia with a vast range of affordable and high-quality food products. This year, 600+ Russian and foreign food and beverage companies demonstrated their best new products to a massive audience of food market specialists.

Over 110 companies representing manufacturers and suppliers from 30 foreign countries exhibited at the “World Food Moscow 2021” for the first time, and around 15 countries arranged national pavilions including Sri Lanka. The domestic exposition was presented by companies from 59 regions of Russia.

Specialty of Ceylon Tea (Appeared on http://www.teawithnipun.com/2018/11/07/specialty-of-finest-pure-ceylon-tea/)

a. According to a claim made by the International Standard Organization (ISO), Ceylon tea is the Cleanest Tea origin in the world considering pesticide residues. Sri Lankan authorities have imposed strict regulations on agro-chemical usage in order to meet Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of European Union (EU) and Japan.

b. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has also recognized Sri Lankan Tea as the First Ozone friendly / Ethical Tea Origin in the world. View more details on Ozone Friendly story via URL:

Ozone Friendly Pure Ceylon Tea

c. Even though Sri Lanka is a small Island which is also know as “The Pearl of Indian Ocean”, “Asia’s Sweet Heart” and “The Wonder of Asia”, the diversity (Regional difference) of Ceylon Tea is quite amazing. One would enjoy a light, fragrant Nuwara-Eliya Tea from the highest mountain peak with Citrus notes while another is enjoying a strong, full bodied Ruhuna Tea from Ruhuna region situated in the down south. More details on regional diversity will be discussed desperately.

d. Sensory-wise, Ceylon Tea has got a well-balanced taste with ideal strength, flavor and aroma for a perfect cup of tea.

e. Although hand shears and mechanical tea harvesters are used pluck at very few tea fields, Sri Lankan tea is plucked exclusively by human hand.

Simply speaking, Ceylon Tea is a Pure Enhancement in A Cup !

Click here………. to learn more about Ceylon Tea.

View More Latest Tea News + Articles: http://www.teawithnipun.com/

References

1. Main Source: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/index.php/component/k2/item/250-sri-lanka-tea-board-participates-at-the-world-food-moscow-2021
2. More Information: https://www.pureceylontea.com/

Tea is a ways of life in Russia. Russia imports tea mainly from Sri Lanka and India. Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation, Sri Lanka is recognized for her well balanced tasting profile by tea connoisseurs all over the globe. Sri Lanka Tea Board is the government body which is responsible for international promotion of Pure Ceylon Tea. On 28th and 29th August 2021 Sri Lanka Tea Board participated at the “CHASHKA” (Cup) festival, which took place on the territory of the Museum of Moscow in the city centre.

The “ CHASHKA” festival is a large-scale summer festival for tea, coffee and chocolate lovers, an unforgettable and colorful event, which included presentations, educational programs, master classes, tasting sessions and competitions. This year more than 130 companies including Russian and foreign producers, importers of tea, coffee and cocoa were presented their products. The target audience of the event is mainly the younger generation.

The wooden Ceylon Tea stand attracted many of visitors, which was featuring teas from seven unique regions in Sri Lanka and some of major tea grades popular in Russia. The Ceylon tea counter was represented by Mr. Tishan De Silva, Third secretary of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia and 3 demonstrators including a Russian translator wearing traditional Sri Lankan Osari.

On the second day, Sri Lanka Tea Board had an opportunity to attend in 1 hour tea tasting session, which took place in the Brewing Bar – separate space in the same pavilion. Thus, Ceylon tea was introduced on 2 terrains at a time.  
According to the organizers, nearly 9,000 people attended the festival.

This kind of promotion activities / events are so vital for the betterment of Sri Lankan Tea industry. Simply speaking, Ceylon Tea is a Pure Enhancement in A Cup !

Click here…….to learn more about Ceylon Tea and to find your nearest store.

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References

1. Main Source: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/index.php/component/k2/item/248-sri-lanka-tea-board-participates-at-chashka-festival-in-moscow

Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation, Sri Lanka is recognized for her well balanced tasting profile by tea connoisseurs all over the globe. Sri Lanka Tea Board is the government body which is responsible for international promotion of Pure Ceylon Tea. The Tea Promotion Unit of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow participated the Congress of the International League of Young Scientists on May 21, 2021, which surprisingly coincided with the date of the International Tea Day. This special event took place at the boarding house of the prominent Lomonosov Moscow State University “Krasnovidovo” (village in Moscow region) and attended almost 100 young scientists from various parts of Russia, including representatives from Armenia and Kazakhstan. The organizers of the Congress invited all participants to celebrate the event and praised the initiative of the Embassy, as it was the first time in the entire history of International Congresses, representatives of a diplomatic Mission of a foreign country to collaborate with them. The Embassy representatives made acquaintance with young researchers from the International University Silkway (City of Shymkent, south part of Kazakhstan) and were invited to visit the International University Silkway in Kazakhstan as well.

During the breaks between working sessions, students were visiting the Ceylon tea counter to taste the pure Ceylon tea from various regions of Sri Lanka. A high interest towards tea culture on the part of the students was witnessed by the Embassy representatives. All visitors were given brochures and leaflets on Ceylon tea and everyone received a small pack of tea as a gift to celebrate the International Tea Day.

Mr Tishan De Silva, Third Secretary and his assistant, Ms Marina Stabrovskaya were represented the Embassy at this event.

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References

1. Main Source: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/index.php/component/k2/item/245-participation-of-sri-lankan-embassy-at-the-congress-of-the-international-league-of-young-scientists-on-21st-may-2021-moscow-region
2. More Information: http://www.srilankaembassy.ru/en/1164-participation-of-sri-lankan-embassy-at-the-congress-of-the-international-league-of-young-scientists-on-21st-may-2021-moscow-region

Ceylon Tea coming from the resplendent island nation, Sri Lanka is recognized for her well balanced tasting profile by tea connoisseurs all over the globe. Sri Lanka Tea Board is the government body which is responsible for international promotion of Pure Ceylon Tea. As Tea Board official website had reported, The eighth edition of ‘Coffee, Tea, Cacao Russian Expo 2021’ was successfully held from 11 to 13 March at Music Media Dome in Moscow. This year the expo brought together 170 companies which were exclusively for coffee, tea and cacao.

The Ceylon Tea stall was officially opened by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, along with Minister Counsellor Mohamed Anas, Third Secretary (Tea Promotion) Tishan de Silva and Sri Lankan embassy staff.

The ‘Coffee, Tea, Cacao Russian Expo offers exhibition, business practice, educational programs, professional tea and coffee competitions for tea masters, baristas and roasters. It is the largest professional event in Russia and other CIS countries. At one time, in one place, the expo brings together professionals from Russia and other CIS countries and abroad. Addition to the expo annual national qualifying championship – Tea Master Cup (TMC) Russia, one of the most attractive tea-related activities in the country was held within the framework of this expo.

The objectives of The Event

1. To generate high tea culture
2. Development of tea professionals
3. Improve the demand for teas in Russia.

This year, the Sri Lanka Tea Board was The General Sponsor of the Tea Master Cup Russia. The Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia arranged to fulfill the total requirement of Ceylon Tea for the Tea Master Cup competition by offering more than 15 samples from different Ceylon Tea growing regions under categories of Tea Preparation and Tea Tasting. The Ambassador was invited for the award ceremony by the organizer and addressed at the event on Ceylon Tea.

1. Tea Preparation category

Sixteen participants presented 2 drinks to the judges: Master’s Tea (any pure tea brewed in any way) and Ogranizers Tea (pure Ceylon tea that had to be prepared using the equipment provided by the organizer and served in To Go format).

Winners

First Place : Olga-Alicia Daineko (who already represented Russia at the world final in 2017)

Second Place : Alisa Sytina (Cantata)

Third Place : Elena Pazhetnykh (Japanesetea.ru) took the third place.

2. Tea Tasting Category

Each participant was given 6 individual sets of 3 black cups, where one cup with infusion was always different from the two others. Within three minutes, the master had to identify the different cups in all sets.

Winners

First Place: Nikolai Dolgiy (Orimi Group), managed to determine 6 out of 6 cups.

Second place: Ksenia Lozovskaya (Chaism.pro), 

Third place: Ilya Goncharov (May).

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References

1. Main Source: http://www.srilankateaboard.lk/index.php/component/k2/item/234-tea-board-participates-at-coffee-tea-cacao-russian-expo-2021-in-moscow