At Agrícola Himalaya, we continue to achieve milestones that position premium Colombian-origin tea on the world’s most demanding and competitive stages. We are delighted to announce the outstanding performance of our flagship brand, Bitaco Unique Colombian Tea, at the prestigious South American Artisanal Tea Competition, organized by the Pei Chen Tea Palace academy.

At this renowned regional event, our artisanal tea was honored for its exceptional quality, operational excellence, and steadfast commitment to sustainable production models.

Held between July 4 and 5, 2026, the competition brought together the most prominent tea producers from Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia. The event’s core objectives were to evaluate the quality of South American artisanal teas, analyze advancements in processing methodologies, and conduct the rigorous “Tasters’ Duel”—a specialized technical assessment focused on evaluating the region’s diverse terroirs and plant genetics.

New Oolong and White Tea Portfolios Emerge as Major Winners

Our Colombian organic tea brand distinguished itself by capturing top honors in two primary competitive categories:

• Oolong Tea (Grand Champion): Our upcoming Colombian Oolong tea was crowned the Grand Winner in its category, validating our continuous investment in innovation and flavor profile development.

• White Tea (Special Recognition): In the White Tea category, Bitaco Unique Colombian Tea received a special accolade. The project, led by Claudio Gutiérrez, proudly showcased the unique single-origin characteristics of the Valle del Cauca region.

About Bitaco’s Terroir: Bitaco tea is cultivated at high altitudes in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca department. The estate’s unique microclimate and soil composition yield a smooth, naturally sweet, and highly complex flavor profile that is increasingly sought after by international specialty tea buyers.

Expanding Our Global Reach: Colombian Tea Enters the European Market

Our participation in this South American championship served as an excellent quality benchmark against the continent’s finest origins. The outstanding results reinforce a highly positive outlook for the commercial potential of our specialty tea portfolio.

This innovative new product line, spearheaded by our award-winning Oolong tea, will soon make its commercial debut in the European market—bringing the heritage of Colombian agriculture and the premium quality of our rural landscape to new international horizons.