Kumy Tea Estate International Tea Culture Exchange｜From Lishan to Moscow: A Decade-Long Enduring Connection

In wintertime Moscow, a rare heavy snowfall quietly blankets the entire city.
Amid this silvery-white landscape, every exchange and encounter feels especially pure and profound.

Kumy Tea Estate once again set foot on this familiar land, completing a series of international tea culture exchange activities.
This was not merely a journey, but the continuation of a connection cultivated over more than a decade.

A Cross-Border Bond Forged Over a Decade｜Kumy × Russian Tea Expert Sergey Khorolskiy

The connection between Kumy Tea Estate and the Russian market began over ten years ago.

Sergey Khorolskiy, a professional tea expert in Russia and Kumy’s key local partner, upholds exceptionally high standards and refined aesthetic expectations for Taiwanese tea. He has visited Taiwan multiple times, conducting in-depth, on-site evaluations at the tea origins—carefully assessing terroir, tea-making craftsmanship, and quality consistency over extended periods.

His eventual choice of Kumy was no coincidence, but the result of a long-term partnership built on shared values and deep trust in quality.

This cross-border professional recognition has enabled Kumy Tea Estate to gradually enter Russia’s high-end market, steadily expanding into luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurant systems, becoming one of the key representatives of fine tea in the region.

Entering Russia’s Premium Market｜The Global Status of Lishan Tea

Through Sergey’s years of dedication and promotion, Kumy Tea Estate’s Lishan high-mountain tea has successfully entered Moscow’s fine dining ecosystem.

In these highly discerning environments—whether Michelin-starred restaurants or luxury hotels—tea selection goes beyond flavor, emphasizing consistency and cultural depth.

Kumy tea’s presence in such venues represents more than product excellence; it symbolizes:

• The international recognition of Taiwanese high-mountain tea
• The unique value of Lishan tea’s delicate flavor and pure character
• The essential role of fine tea within high-end culinary culture

This positioning has established Kumy Tea Estate as a highly representative Taiwanese tea brand in the Russian market.

Official Recognition｜A Milestone in Bringing Taiwanese Tea to the World

During this international tea culture exchange event in Moscow, Kumy Tea Estate received an official certificate of appreciation from the Taipei Representative Office in Russia, recognizing its contribution to the global promotion of Taiwanese fine tea.

The citation noted:

Kumy Tea Estate has successfully become the first Taiwanese tea brand to be introduced to the market in Moscow, Russia, continuously bringing the delicate sweetness and lingering finish of Lishan tea to local consumers. At the same time, it has promoted the spirit of harmony with nature and sustainable heritage rooted in the Atayal culture, earning widespread recognition and praise.

This honor represents not only recognition, but also:

• The growing global influence of Taiwanese tea culture
• The increasing international visibility of the Lishan tea industry
• The results of Kumy’s long-standing commitment to quality and values

 

At the Tea Table｜An Exchange of Culture, Warmth, and Trust

Through multiple tea gatherings in Moscow, Kumy used tea as a medium to engage in meaningful exchanges with distinguished guests from various sectors.

From the terroir of the tea gardens and tea-making craftsmanship to Taiwan’s Traceability Certification system, Kumy presented a comprehensive view of Taiwan’s rigorous tea production and quality management framework.

At the final tea session, officials from the Moscow City Government were also in attendance.
As they savored each infusion, guests expressed high appreciation for the purity and refined complexity of Taiwanese high-mountain tea.

A single cup of tea transcends language and cultural barriers—
through aroma and warmth, trust is naturally formed.

From the Lishan Black Forest｜Consistency and Authentic Quality

Kumy Tea Estate firmly believes that what truly reaches the world is not only flavor, but “consistent and authentic quality.”

Originating from the high-altitude environment of Lishan’s Black Forest, and combining traditional tea-making craftsmanship with modern techniques, each batch of tea is meticulously selected and refined to present a pure, delicate, and consistent flavor profile.

This is why—even in Russia, where climate, culture, and market conditions differ greatly—Kumy tea continues to be highly accepted and valued.

Let the World See Taiwan Through a Cup of Tea

From Lishan to Moscow, this partnership spanning more than a decade is not merely about trade, but a shared pursuit of quality, culture, and values.

Kumy Tea Estate will continue to use tea as a bridge,
bringing the pure essence of the Lishan Black Forest steadily to the world.

Through a single cup of tea,
the world can discover Taiwan’s terroir, culture, and depth.

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