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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Korea commemorated International Tea Day 2026 on May 21 with a special Ceylon tea ceremony at the Seoul Film Center, celebrating the country’s globally renowned tea industry and its enduring cultural and economic significance. Sri Lanka is the world’s largest producer and exporter of orthodox black tea, made from whole leaves using traditional processes rather than the “crush, tear, curl” method, and ranks as the fourth-largest tea producer and exporter globally. Sri Lankan Ambassador to Korea M. K. Pathma Naathan underscored the global significance of tea and the distinguished reputation of Ceylon tea. “Tea remains the second most consumed beverage in the world after water and Sri Lankan tea, internationally known as Ceylon tea, is widely recognized as one of the finest teas in the world for its unique flavor, aroma and freshness,” the ambassador said during the ceremony. “Today, we gather not only to celebrate a beverage, but also to honor a remarkable product that has evolved into a symbol of craftsmanship, tradition, unique culture and a major g