Taiwanese tea was honored in Paris; the ceremony continued despite a brief disruption.
Paris: Taiwanese tea received formal recognition at an international competition, despite a brief disruption during the award ceremony.
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Taiwanese tea was recognized earlier this month at the 8th Teas of the World International Contest in Paris, organized by France’s Agency for the Valorisation of Agricultural Products (AVPA).
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An award was presented to Juxin Tea Factory of Taiwan’s Lishan region for its Huagang Snow Source Tea, highlighting the quality of Taiwan’s high-mountain tea production.
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The ceremony was held at the Peruvian Embassy and attended by tea producers and representatives from multiple countries.
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During the event, two individuals believed to be staff from the Chinese embassy voiced political objections following the mention of Taiwan and the display of its flag.
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Organizers continued the ceremony without interruption, while members of the audience responded with applause in support of the Taiwanese award recipient.
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Representatives of the tea producer later reported receiving encouragement from attendees, many of whom emphasized the achievement itself over the disruption.
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The award stands as another example of the strong international reputation of Taiwanese tea, particularly within the global high-mountain tea community.
Original Articles: Taipei Times, The Tribune India