Diversifying trade, consumption of tea

When United Nations' General Assembly in November 2019 adopted a resolution to establish May 21 as an International Tea Day, Nepal had already completed two decades of observing National Tea Day on Baishakh 15. Thus, today is 26th National Tea Day in Nepal. Tea is not just a drink but also a part of hospitality culture in Nepal. It’s a conversation starter and an easy-to-serve beverage to welcome guests. It depends on the taste of guest to decide the host on what type of tea should be served. While most of the Nepalis are fond of milk tea, some prefer one without sugar and whitener. Moreover, because of the health consciousness, popularity of green tea is also soaring. It is worthwhile to mention here that more than a thousand types and forms of tea are consumed worldwide.