Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The world recently celebrated International Tea Day on 21 May 2025 under the theme "Bringing people together over a cup of tea." The day aims to raise awareness of tea's long history and its deep cultural and economic significance worldwide, promoting collective action for sustainable production and consumption while highlighting tea's fundamental role in uplifting the Sri Lankan economy.
The origins of tea stretch as far back 4762 years to Emperor Shen Nong. Since then, this beverage has been lauded for its flavor, and its contributions to health, culture and socioeconomic development, a legacy which remains as relevant as ever. Today, tea is grown in many diverse regions across the world, supporting over 13 million l...