Sri Lanka Coffee Festival returns for an exciting round three
View(s):The Lanka Coffee Association (LCA), in partnership with Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) and Jetwing Hotels, successfully hosted the third-annual Sri Lanka Coffee Festival on June 6 at Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle.
The finals of the LCA Barista Championship were held alongside the festival activities. Sri Lanka’s first-ever study on the impact of climate change on Sri Lankan specialty coffee was also launched at the event, MDF said in a media release.
The coffee sector has seen a significant growth over the past few years. The growth of the tourism sector has led to a vibrant café culture which has seen an increased demand for local specialty coffee. Industry stakeholders recognising the opportunities in coffee have increased investments in the sector
The festival was a landmark event celebrating Sri Lanka’s growing coffee culture for all attending coffee enthusiasts, industry experts and stakeholders.
Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Paul Stephens in a keynote address spoke of the Australian Government’s long-standing support of Sri Lanka’s coffee sector, through the Market Development Facility.
“Since 2017 when this programme began, we have seen very positive results. Investing in the coffee sector is a part of Australia’s broader strategy of promoting inclusive economic growth and increased private sector investment, which helps Sri Lanka generate more foreign exchange. Today we are proud to support the country’s only festival dedicated to celebrating local coffee, bringing together business, investors and consumers,” he said.
This year the coffee festival was hosted in Galle, strategically located in a key tourist hotspot, highlighting the synergy between the tourism and specialty coffee sector. Managing Director of Jetwing Hotels Dmitri Cooray added, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Lanka Coffee Association and MDF for the second year on this project to revive the coffee culture in Sri Lanka. There is tremendous potential in our country for exceptional coffee, from cultivating top-quality beans to mastering the art of roasting, all contributing to the creation of a truly world-class cup.”
The festival also hosted the finals of the LCA Barista Championship (regional barista championships were hosted in Dambulla, Galle and Colombo regions throughout May).
The champion was Suraj Nipunasiri from Butter Boutique, 1st runner-up was Johann Paiva from Lost Planet and the 2nd runner-up was Sheno Milan from Seed Café. LCA Chairperson, Kushan Samararatne said the Lanka Coffee Association is committed to promoting and developing the coffee industry in Sri Lanka.
Speaking at the event, MDF Country Director, Maryam Piracha, commented, “MDF has been a strong supporter of the Sri Lankan coffee industry and has worked with several key private and public sector partners over the years. We are pleased to see that our work in the sector is now bearing fruit, with increased business interest and investment.”
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