The North American Tea Conference (NATC) was held in Queen’s Landing, Niagara on the Lake- Canada from 24th to 26th September 2024. The focus for this year’s NATC 2024 agenda is real world discussions, moving us beyond the aspirational.
In parallel to NATC, the Gold Medal Tea Competition 2024 was held for judging teas from the same origin against each other in order to award a “Gold Medal.”
Apart from the above, Tea Sustainability Awards 2024 was also held and the awards were offered in recognition of all the hard work being put forth globally across the tea industry to further the goals of sustainability.
We are happy to announce following winning Sri Lankan tea companies for their entries at the competitions.
Gold Medal Tea Competition 2024
Kelani Valley Plantation PLC – Annfield, Western High (White Silver Tips)
Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon – Lumbini, Ruhuna (Black Singharaja Wirytips)
Sustainability Award Winners 2024
Bogawantalawa Tea Estate – Project: Climate Positive Journey
Kalay Natural Farms – Project: Healing One Forest, One Community & You, One Flavourful Sip at a time