Russels opens tea lounge and education centre
Ramani Kangaraarachchi
The first tea lounge and the tea education centre in Colombo was
opened at Elvitigala Mawatha Colombo by Russels Tea on Saturday in the
presence of several tea giants in Sri Lanka. Akbar Brothers Director
Joseph Sinnaiah said it is very timely that this type of tea education
centre is opened in Colombo as tea is the main foreign exchange earner
for Sri Lanka. He said that it should be a subject in schools. "The
country has opened for tourism and this centre will give immense value
to build the image of Sri Lanka in the future," he said.
Russels Tea Managing Director Russel Perera presenting the
Tea Pride magazine to Akbar Brothers Director Joseph
Sinnaiah. |
Six leading tea companies in the country namely Akbar Brothers,
Bogawanthalawa Plantation, Ranfer Pvt Ltd, Empire Teas, Amazon Teas and
Imperial Tea Exporters have joined in this venture.
Jetwing Hotels Chairman Hiran Cooray has planned to promote the
centre as a tourist stop-over.
Sixty types of local and foreign tea grades and samples from
countries like China, Taiwan and Kenya are on display. The history of
James Taylor and his life style in Sri Lanka is also displayed at the
centre.
The Tea Pride magazine an educational book published by Russels Tea
Managing Director Russel Perera was one of the highlights at the
ceremony. This will be available in hotels and with travel agents. This
was designed to attract tourists and local visitors.
The first book was presented to Akbar Brothers Director Joseph
Sinnaiah. |