𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮

“Tea auctions are where tradition meets trade—a place where leaves speak a universal language of quality and craft.”

For decades, tea auctions have been more than just a commercial activity; they have been the heartbeat of tea culture. From Sri Lanka to India to Kenya, these auctions connected the world with the finest teas and the stories behind them.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘱:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Founded in 1883, Sri Lanka’s Colombo auction brought Ceylon tea to global fame. Each lot showcased the island’s distinct flavors and craftsmanship, shaping what premium tea meant to the world.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Indian tea hubs like Darjeeling and Assam turned auctions into vibrant marketplaces. Buyers flocked to secure these regions’ signature teas—Darjeeling’s floral elegance and Assam’s robust strength.

𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Mombasa’s auction emerged in the 1960s, showcasing Kenya’s lively, bright teas. Quickly becoming Africa’s tea epicenter, it brought the continent’s blends to tables worldwide.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆:
These historic auctions were more than marketplaces. They were stages where tradition, relationships, and excellence were celebrated. Their legacy is brewed into every cup of premium tea enjoyed today.