How to Celebrate International Tea Day
Made from the handpicked leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, tea has been around for over 5,000 years and is believed to have originated from northeast India and southwest China. Today, tea is the world's most consumed beverage after water, and it represents so much more than just a beverage. Its production has become a thriving industry and a prominent source of livelihood for millions of people across the world, including Sri Lanka.
The 21st of May has been declared International Tea Day — a day to recognise the importance of this amazing brew. Read on to find out how you can celebrate this special day, as well as how Dilmah celebrates tea every day.
On International Tea Day, we not only celebrate tea in general, but we also look beyond the cup, at ways to make tea production more sustainable and ethical. According to the UN, the tea industry is a main source of income in developing countries and plays a significant role in rural development, helping to fight hunger and poverty.
As any tea aficionado knows, there are several slight differences between high tea and afternoon tea, but each has its own charm. Celebrate the occasion with a pot of your favourite tea paired with scones or tea cakes.
From fragrant spicy Chai Masala in India to the sweet, frothy Teh Tarik in Malaysia, every country has a different ritual when it comes to tea. Go on an international tea tasting spree right from the comfort of your home.
Alternatively, opt for tasting the different types of tea. Although all tea originates from the Camellia Sinensis plant, each has a distinctive flavour — and there is no better day to try them all.
What sets Dilmah apart from any other tea brand is that we truly celebrate International Tea Day every day. The collective efforts of the MJF Charitable Foundation and Dilmah Conservation are committed to helping those that need it the most — from programmes that empower the differently-abled to establishing nature corridors. Every sip of Dilmah has directly contributed towards humanitarian and conservation work.
Kindness is at the core of Dilmah, and on International Tea Day the importance of these humanitarian and conservation initiatives only becomes more apparent. Celebrate with Dilmah by spreading kindness and giving back to those who help make your morning cup of tea.
