Tea is the most popular beverage in the world so do we celebrate.
International Tea Day is recognized for impacting the tea trade that has on workers and farmers but is also celebrated by tea lovers worldwide. In most tea-producing countries, the season of tea production begins in May. In 2019, United Nations introduced and adopted this day as International Tea Day across the world.
This day has been linked to requests for price supports and fair trade. It celebrates the health benefits, economic importance, and cultural heritage of tea. It ensures a more sustainable production from fields to our cups.
It brings civil society organizations and small tea growers and businesses together by aiming to regulate:
Uneven competition
Safety regulations
Land occupation
Social security
Living wages
Women’s rights for all tea workers
History of International Tea Day
Let’s have a look at how this day made and took its place
Seminars, public campaigns, and presentations are held
Regulations of tea grower’s associations are strengthened
Tea as the biggest export crop for the countries is recognized
Celebrated by enthusiasts
How Should We Celebrate International Tea Day?
First of all, choose a flavor or blend of tea that you have never had before and brew a cup of it with your favorite person.
Then, plan and host a tea party with the bunch of your gang. You can have different flavors of tea in the party or you can make it a specific theme party like a vintage English tea party.
You can also go out with your favorite person for a cup of tea if not want to host a party.
With all this, read and learn about the history of tea and how your favorite flavor of the tea is produced, and know about your local tea producers.
Lastly, read about all the health benefits of tea and which type of tea you should prefer.
Why International Tea Day is Important?
Tea has a World of History and Culture across Everywhere:
In each and every region of the world, tea has its own presence and way of drinking. So far tea has been surrounded by various traditions and cultures that are remarkable. With this, different ingredients and techniques came. Therefore, this specialty needs to be celebrated.
Supporting of the Tea Industry:
Production and extraction of tea are very labor-intensive. In most countries, workers and farmers make their livelihood from the tea industry. They should be treated fairly. Therefore, campaigning and supporting the need to be done for the awareness and a sustained future of tea.
Women Empowerment:
Women are working in the tea industry very courageously and bravely worldwide. They are not provided the opportunity of basic education and even ideal work conditions. Therefore, donating and supporting needs to be done for the betterment of these women.
Quick Tea Knowledge
How many varieties of tea are there?
There are 20,000 varieties of tea around the world.
Which is the highest tea-producing country?
China is the largest tea-producing country worldwide.
How many cups of tea do the British drink each day?
According to tea.co.uk, approximately 100 million cups of tea are consumed by British people on a daily basis.
Which is the most expensive tea in the world?
China’s ‘The Big Red Robe’ is the most expensive tea in the world at $1.2 million per kilogram.
How tea bags got started?
An accident involving samples of tea packed into silk bags led to the creation of the first tea bags.
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April 28, 2024
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