Sri Lanka's tea industry faces a fundamental challenge ... "Brands have to step up — build direct relationships with producers and farms, ensure wages are fair, and improve living conditions ...

Nestled in the hills of Sri Lanka’s picturesque Uva Province, El Teb Estate is a living testament to the rich history, relentless innovation and deep-rooted community values that define the island’s ...

I drink its delicious tea every morning, as I begin to work on my farm. Sri Lanka’s tea is perhaps the best in the world, due to the island nation’s favorable climate and long history of ...

While Kenya retained the first spot in global tea exports, India surpassed Sri Lanka to take the second spot. Kenya exported over 500 Mkg of tea in 2024. In 2023, India and Sri Lanka were neck-in ...

The recently opened Pekoe Trail, which runs for more than 300km through tea plantations, villages and forests, tells the story of Sri Lanka's complex and chequered tea history. The sun is bright ...

New Delhi: India has surpassed Sri Lanka to become the world’s second-largest exporter of tea with 255 million kg of tea exports in 2024, while Kenya has retained the top spot, according to data ...

Government action has so far not stabilised markets. Lower production is causing negative effects on inflation and the availability of products in stores. Some rice varieties have been unavailable ...