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International Tea Day (ITD) – December 15

December 25 , 2020 1304 days 962 0
  • The first ITD was held at New Delhi in India in 2005.
  • It is observed on December 15 in many countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India and Tanzania, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, France and Germany as well.
  • It is celebrated on the motto “Harnessing Benefits for all From Field to Cup”.
  • In 2019, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) decided to observe this day on May 21.
  • The season of tea production begins in May in most of the tea producing countries.
  • China is currently the largest exporter of tea.

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