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Soul Coffee & Monsoon Colombo elevate the Ceylon coffee experience
Soul Coffee, Sri Lanka’s leading artisan coffee brand, recently partnered with Monsoon Colombo to bring a unique offering to the country’s coffee drinkers. Under the partnership, Soul Coffee is providing Monsoon with artisan roasted single origin coffee grown in the lush Ella Highlands, Kotmale Valley and Welimada Hills.
Single origin Ceylon coffees are grown in different regions within the country, and are highly prized for their distinct flavour which encapsulates the characteristics of the area in which they were grown. They are essentially time capsules capturing the distinctive attributes of a region during that particular season, and with each season creating its own unique subtle flavour variations.
Speaking about the partnership Henry Fitch, Managing Director – Monsoon said, “We are very happy to be partnering with Soul Coffee on this initiative. They have been at the forefront of the revived Ceylon coffee wave tirelessly pushing to improve the coffee experience and the quality of local coffee available to the average coffee drinker. That, coupled with their close ties to local small-holder farmers and wealth of knowledge, made them the ideal choice to be our coffee partner.”
“The coffees themselves have a unique flavour profile distinct to their respective regions and will undoubtedly be a favourite of serious coffee drinkers but also offer something novel for the average drinker as well,” he added.
Soul Coffee works closely with over 300 farming families who grow a unique variety of premium arabica beans across the luscious regions of Ella Valley, Kotmale Valley and Welimada Hills in Sri Lanka.
Furthermore, the company, in a joint venture with a tea estate, grows and harvests its own unique variety of arabica beans, where they also have a coffee washing station and processing centre. At this centre, they process the coffee cherries in the following ways: Natural, Washed and Honey Processed.
“We firmly believe that through our careful control of the end-to-end coffee value chain from seed to cup, we have further elevated the local coffee experience and brought us on par with global offerings,” said Rinosh Nasar, Founder & CEO – Soul Coffee. “Regional Ceylon coffee was always a part of the plan for us from day one. And now that we are able to bring it to market it signifies the next phase of our growth and how far we have come since we first launched. It also signals a growing sophistication in the local market that is now asking for such a product.”
“We are proud to be partnering with Monsoon on this great initiative and excited to be able to offer these uniquely flavourful coffees to their clientele,” he added.
Soul Coffee provides tailor made coffee solution to its customers, which includes a selection of coffee beans, ground coffee, coffee bags and a range of coffee products. The company also provides coffee training services, menu creation, coffee consultancy and technical support. Soul Coffee strives to set the benchmark for Ceylon coffee. Their ethically conscious approach to present you the perfect cup of coffee that you can enjoy without any reservation, is something they strongly believe in and reflects in their core values.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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