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Women in Tea; two continents, same experiences
The production of tea occurs in a male dominated industry. Don’t get me wrong, women often outnumber men in the tea fields, but gender inequality is rife for women in tea. Globally, 80% of food is grown by women, but only 2% of the land is owned by women. Also
Women in business – challenges and opportunities
No matter where you are in the world, in what industry you work in and which position you hold (although implications may vary), women in business face gender based challenges. As a female entrepreneur I have been in situations whereby I am not taken seriously and I have
The wonders of Tulsi Tea
If you would have asked me two years ago I wouldn’t have been able to tell you anything about Tulsi tea. But after my first cup, I was sold and it became one of my favorite herbal teas. Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil is the most sacred
Four basic tips to enjoy your cup of tea in full flavours
We all know how to make a cup of tea! I mean, we do it every day…. Right? Add loose leaf tea in a strainer or tea bag before or after you add the boiling water into your cup. Let is steep. Some may dip the tea in very
Direct Trade
Both Rianne and I visited Sri-Lanka already at a young age, it is our birth country after all. Visiting one of ‘the’ tea countries in the world, created awareness for this industry, maybe even on a unconscious level. And when we started with Beleaf & Co it was obvious
