18.06.2026
At the initiative of Dr Sylwia Mokrysz, President of the Coffee and Tea Market Research Institute (C&TMRI), four new international organisations have joined the Institute’s network of partners: Flow Inverse Tea (China), Tea Institute Sosro (Indonesia), Hidden Hills (Sri Lanka) and the Siliguri Tea Training Institute (India).
These new partnerships significantly strengthen the Institute’s international presence and create new opportunities for cooperation in scientific research, education and professional training, knowledge exchange, consumer and market studies, sustainable development, and the promotion of best practices across the global tea sector. The partnerships will also support joint research projects, international conferences and workshops, educational initiatives, and the dissemination of knowledge linking science with business practice.
Below is a brief introduction to our new partners.
Flow Inverse Tea (China)
Flow Inverse Tea is an international tea company dedicated to promoting premium loose-leaf teas sourced directly from the Enshi region of Hubei Province, China. The company works closely with local tea-growing families, supporting a cooperative model that ensures transparency, fair profit-sharing and the preservation of traditional tea cultivation methods.
Flow Inverse Tea combines centuries-old tea craftsmanship with a modern approach to sustainability, traceability and consumer education. Through direct collaboration with tea farmers and artisans, the company introduces authentic Chinese teas to international markets while promoting responsible and ethical sourcing.
Hidden Hills (Sri Lanka)
https://hiddenhillstea.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Hidden Hills Tea is a Sri Lankan producer of premium single-estate Ceylon teas. Located in the historic Seethawaka region, the company specializes in handcrafted teas cultivated using sustainable farming practices and careful processing methods. Hidden Hills Tea combines traditional tea-making expertise with a strong commitment to quality, authenticity and environmental responsibility.
Siliguri Tea Training Institute (India)
https://teainstitute.sosro.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Siliguri Tea Training Institute (STTI), based in Siliguri, West Bengal, India, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to professional training in tea science and the tea industry. The Institute offers courses in tea cultivation, plantation management, manufacturing, tea tasting, blending and marketing, combining academic instruction with practical experience in tea gardens and factories. Through its educational activities, STTI contributes to the development of skilled professionals for the global tea sector.
Tea Institute Sosro (Indonesia)
Tea Institute Sosro is an educational initiative of the Indonesian Sosro Group, one of the world’s leading tea companies. The Institute promotes knowledge of tea through professional training, workshops and educational programmes covering tea cultivation, processing, quality evaluation, tasting and tea culture. By combining decades of industry experience with educational activities, Tea Institute Sosro supports the development of expertise across the tea value chain.
