2010

It all began in May 2010, when Gigi Ng founded her first tea distribution company and over the years has grown with the evolution of tea in Singapore and beyond, setting out on a long adventure.

Opening of a branch office in Malaysia. Introduced Harney & Sons to the boutique cafes and service apartments in Singapore.

First consumer focused show for Tea Forte in World Gourmet Summit until year 2016. Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was invited by Korea government to represent Singapore to be delegate speaker and tea judge in Korea tea championship and international forum until to-date. Introduce private label tea manufacturing business model and sign first OEM project […]

Our director, Ms Gigi Ng invited by DMCC Tea Centre to be international delegate speaker in 6th Global Dubai Tea Forum. Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was invited by HKTDC to represent Singapore to be delegate speaker and VIP Buyer at Hong Kong International Tea Fair until to-date. Tea Forte extends exclusive representation of South East […]

Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was invited to be tea judge in Tea Masters Cup Singapore at Marina Bay Sands. Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was invited by China government to represent Singapore to be delegate speaker and tea judge in China tea championship and international forum until to-date. Incorporate a sister Company – Kokuhaku Pte […]

Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was invited to represent Singapore to be overseas delegate at China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China first inaugural Conference in Beijing, organised by the Keemun Black Tea International Promotion Conference. Engaged by UBM Exhibition Singapore Pte Ltd to […]

Set up a sister Company – Gifel Asia Pacific Pte Ltd for joint venture businesses in China. Successful soft launched our first tea-infused beers at Cuisine & Wine Asia 2020 : Melon Oolong Pale Ale and Lemongrass Detox Lager. Project development with Sons & Sons Pte Ltd. Introduced our HPP bottled beverage and tea cordials to the HORECA industry and retail […]

Our White Ginger Pear won Gold Award in 9th World Tea Championship 2021, Korea. Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was invited as a Firechat Speaker at Service Innovation Drive 2021 virtual conference roundtable session. Our director, Ms Gigi Ng, was interviewed by New Life Community Church on a 3-series life hacks conversations to help fresh […]

Launch of Gifel Tea™ in Hilton Singapore Orchard, first hotel in Singapore. Re-designed Gifel Tea™ tea collections and introduce new product offerings. Interviewed by Channel 8 News on our tea innovation product offerings – National Day Specials’ DIY Tea Mocktails, how we weathered Covid-19 storm and combat rising inflation. First trade collaboration exhibition at FHA […]