Ceylon tea facts for kids
Lion Logo of pure Ceylon tea
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| Owner | Sri Lanka Tea Board |
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| Introduced | 1867 |
| Markets | Middle East, Russia, China, European Union, United States, Japan |
| Previous owners | Tea Propaganda Board |
| Tagline | Ceylon tea Symbol of quality |
| Website | pureceylontea.com |
Ceylon tea is a special type of tea that comes from Sri Lanka. It's not just a name for tea from that country. It's also a big part of Sri Lanka's culture and history. The Sri Lanka Tea Board owns the famous Lion Logo for Ceylon tea.
In 2019, Sri Lanka was the fourth biggest tea producer in the world. It was also the third largest country to export tea. The Lion Logo is very important. It has been officially registered in 98 countries. This means it's a recognized symbol of quality around the globe.
What Makes Ceylon Tea Special?
To show the Lion Logo on a tea package, it must follow four rules. First, the tea must be in a package ready for customers. Second, the package must contain 100 percent pure Ceylon tea. Third, the tea must be packed in Sri Lanka itself. Lastly, the tea brand must meet the high quality rules set by the Sri Lanka Tea Board.
These rules help make sure Ceylon tea is always good. Selling the tea in these special packages helps it get a better price. It also helps customers know they are buying a high-quality product.
Where is Ceylon Tea Sold?
The market for pure teas like Ceylon tea is quite small. It makes up only about 10 percent of all tea sold worldwide. This is called a niche market. It means it's a special market for a specific type of product.
Sri Lanka's share of the global tea market has been getting smaller. Meanwhile, tea from Kenya has been selling more. This means Kenyan tea is taking some of Sri Lanka's market share.
More than half of Sri Lanka's tea exports are still bulk tea. This means it's sold in large amounts, not in small packages. But Sri Lanka also exports value-added tea. This includes green tea, flavored tea, organic tea, and instant tea. These special teas sell for a higher price. People around the world want more convenient tea products. Sri Lanka's tea industry is very good at making tea. But it needs to do more international marketing to sell its special teas globally.
Sponsoring Sports
The Sri Lanka Tea Board helps support sports in Sri Lanka. They signed an agreement with Sri Lanka Cricket in June 2013. This means Ceylon tea sponsors the Sri Lanka national cricket team. It also sponsors the Sri Lanka women's national cricket team. Ceylon tea continues to support these national teams today.
