VOICED : Tea in the Highlands Mad grower tends blooming crop

In the Scottish Highlands, an Irishman has successfully cultivated award-winning tea, defying industry skepticism. Despite previous failures due to harsh weather, O'Brien imported Himalayan trees, which adapted well to Scotland's climate. The cold stress enhances the tea's sweet flavor. Since starting four years ago, O'Brien's tea is in high demand, with production sold out for years. Scottish tea, known for its smoothness and lack of bitterness, has gained recognition, winning prestigious awards and showing great potential for future growth.

What was the main reason for the initial failure of tea cultivation in Scotland during the 19th century?

• Inadequate soil quality

• Lack of skilled labor

• Insufficient rainfall

• Harsh weather conditions

How did O'Brien manage to adapt the tea plants to the Scottish climate?

• By using greenhouses

• By planting them in warmer regions

• By importing plants from the Himalayas

• By genetically modifying the plants

What environmental factor contributes to the unique flavor of the Scottish tea?

• Low humidity

• Abundant sunlight

• Chemical stress from the cold

• High altitude

What is the current demand status of O'Brien's artisanal tea?

• Moderate demand with some stock available

• Sold out for the next four years

• High demand with a waiting list

• Low demand with excess stock

Which prestigious award did Scottish tea win, recognizing it as the best in the world?

• World Tea Championship

• Global Tea Excellence Award

• International Tea Festival

• Salon de TE Awards