Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels organised a ‘Ceylon Speciality Tea Moctail Evening’ to promote Ceylon Tea in more creative and innovative way in the Belgian market at the ‘Sri Lanka Residence’ in Brussels on 04 September 2024.
The Moctail was attended by well over 30 participants comprising tea importers, distributors, retailers, special tea shops, tea sommeliers and tea enthusiasts in Belgium. It was collaboratively organized together with Mr. Stijn Van Schoonlandt, the owner of Kruze Tea Belgium, a certified Tea Master, international speaker, the Regional Director for Europe of the International Tea Masters Association and the member of the European Speciality Tea Association.
Mr. Stjin prepared a number of unique and refreshing mocktails blending Ceylon speciality teas and demonstrated some exquisite tea mocktail recipes at the event while distinguishing the rich flavours of Ceylon teas.
Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Chandana Weerasena invited participants to actively engage with tea companies in Sri Lanka and to join with tea trails in Sri Lanka to experience the true essence of Sri Lanka’s highlands and tea plantations.
Ms. Thavishya Mullegamgoda Minister Commercial of the Embassy made a detailed presentation on Ceylon tea highlighting the rich diversity in Ceylon tea and key points that provides competitive advantage for Ceylon tea in the world focusing on the Belgian and the European market.
Product samples received from Sri Lanka Tea Exporters namely Amba Estate, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC, Empire Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Erin Tea, Imperial Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd, George Steuart Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Kaley Natural Farms (Pvt) Ltd, and Rosyth Artisan Teas were displayed at the venue.
During the networking session, participants interacted with Embassy officials to discuss much focused future engagements.
Participants tasted signature Ceylon tea based mocktails while enjoying Sri Lankan finger foods perfectly paired with tea mocktails at the event.
