The 1872 Clipper Tea is Singapore’s oldest tea producer, blender and retailer.

The heritage brand, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, is renowned for its commitment to delivering the finest teas from all corners of the world.

In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with its fifth gen leader, Rehan Amarasuriya, Director of The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. and Executive Director of B.P de Silva Holdings on how are they keep that legacy alive, the challenges they face with climate change and of course, what’s next?

Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Highlights from the conversation:

02:25: The challenges Rehan faced taking over the business as the tea industry continues to evolve

05:16: Standing up against the coffee and bubble tea culture 

07:01: Surpassing the competition from other tea brands that have entered the local market

09:36: Ensuring transparency in the supply chain as ESG concerns become more prominent among consumers

13:37: Ways the tea industry can sequester carbon dioxide and mitigate climate change

The 1872 Clipper Tea is Singapore’s oldest tea producer, blender and retailer.
The heritage brand, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, is renowned for its commitment to delivering the finest teas from all corners of the world.
In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with its fifth gen leader, Rehan Amarasuriya, Director of The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. and Executive Director of B.P de Silva Holdings on how are they keep that legacy alive, the challenges they face with climate change and of course, what’s next?
Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
Highlights from the conversation:
02:25: The challenges Rehan faced taking over the business as the tea industry continues to evolve
05:16: Standing up against the coffee and bubble tea culture 
07:01: Surpassing the competition from other tea brands that have entered the local market
09:36: Ensuring transparency in the supply chain as ESG concerns become more prominent among consumers
13:37: Ways the tea industry can sequester carbon dioxide and mitigate climate change

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.