This remarkable achievement places Rwandan tea alongside the world's finest tea producers, further solidifying its reputation on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Attabarie Tea in Assam, another estate under the Luxmi Group, was declared the Superior Winner in the Black Tea CTC category, the largest category in the competition.
The Global World Tea Championships is a highly esteemed competition that celebrates excellence in tea production.
The Luxmi Group produces approximately 30 million kilograms of tea across 25 estates in Rwanda, Assam, and Darjeeling. The group includes the iconic Makaibari Estate in Darjeeling and Sorwathe Ltd, Rwanda's most diversified tea company. Sorwathe produces a variety of teas, including organic, orthodox, CTC black, specialty, green, white, and Fairtrade-certified teas.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Dipankar Chatterjee, Chairman of Luxmi Group, said:
"Luxmi, in Assam, Darjeeling, and Rwanda, has evolved its plantation practicesâ€"including pruning, plucking, and manufacturingâ€"to consistently produce high-quality teas. I congratulate our managers and workers for their relentless pursuit of excellence."
Mr. Rudra Chatterjee, Managing Director of Luxmi Tea and Chairman of Silverback Tea Company in Rwanda, added: "This award is considered the 'Oscar' of the tea industry. Our goal is to produce the finest teas from the world's best regions: the flavorful Darjeeling tea from Makaibari, the strong Assam tea from Attabarie, and the bright Rwandan teas from Gisovu."
He further stated: "To make tea popular, we need to produce the highest quality teas. These awards belong to every worker and farmer whose passion and skills make our teas extraordinary."
CEO of Silverback Tea Company, Mr. Nzeki Samuel Munyao, also commented: "This international recognition for Gisovu Tea Company highlights our strong commitment to quality and the excellent collaboration among all players in the value chain. A big appreciation to the entire team!"
The recognition of Gisovu Tea Company â€" Silverback Tea Company on the global stage is a proud moment for Rwanda's tea industry, reinforcing the country's reputation as a producer of bright, high-quality teas. This is further reflected in the success of Rugabano Tea Company Pvt Ltd, which topped Rwanda's NAEB average selling price rankings in 2024, and Pfunda Tea Company, which sources its green leaves from the lush gardens near Gishwati Forest.
With continued innovation and excellence in tea cultivation, Rwandan teas are gaining a strong foothold in the global market.
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