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The North American Tea Conference (NATC) was held in Queen\u2019s Landing, Niagara on the Lake- Canada from 24th to 26th September 2024. The focus for this year\u2019s NATC 2024 agenda is real world discussions, moving us beyond the aspirational.<\/p>\n

In parallel to NATC, the Gold Medal Tea Competition 2024 was held for judging teas from the same origin against each other in order to award a \u201cGold Medal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Apart from the above, Tea Sustainability Awards 2024 was also held and the awards were offered in recognition of all the hard work being put forth globally across the tea industry to further the goals of sustainability.<\/p>\n

We are happy to announce following winning Sri Lankan tea companies for their entries at the competitions.<\/p>\n

Gold Medal Tea Competition 2024<\/p>\n

Kelani Valley Plantation PLC \u2013 Annfield, Western High (White Silver Tips)<\/p>\n

Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon \u2013 Lumbini, Ruhuna (Black Singharaja Wirytips)<\/p>\n

Sustainability Award Winners 2024<\/p>\n

Bogawantalawa Tea Estate \u2013 Project: Climate Positive Journey<\/p>\n

Kalay Natural Farms \u2013 Project: Healing One Forest, One Community & You, One Flavourful\u00a0Sip\u00a0at\u00a0a\u00a0time<\/p>\n

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