Biography

Nishchal Banskota is a 2nd generation tea producer and the founder of Nepal Tea which directly brings organic teas from Nepal to the American market while empowering smallholder farmers in the process. He is primarily concerned about the role of the sustainable investment market. His vision is to create a tech-enabled transparent tea trade that bridges the gap between the primary producers and consumers. He is an active member of the European Specialty Tea Association (ESTA) working to define, educate and execute direct trade through the International Development Committee. His innovative work has been featured in major publications like the New York Times and Forbes and he has been a regular speaker at various tea festivals. He is a young leader for the European Union Development Days and an active advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.