crafted by sunshine, soils & rainfall, handpicked & handmade by Artisans each expressing the magnificence of nature in diverse aromas, hues, tastes & textures.
Tea : the new luxury
Nature is the new luxury and Tea is its most beautiful expression. Like nature, tea is infinite in variety. Sunshine, wind, rainfall, soil and temperature craft this herb and thereafter, there is a tea for every mood, tea for every occasion and tea for every food.
Every sip of Tea is a conversation with Nature.
The Taste of Tea
Each day, thousands of tea pickers with nimble fingers pick only the tender shoots – the top two leaves and bud – from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. This is then manufactured in the traditional way with the art of the teamaker and nature’s best produce coming together. Only a true teamakerwho knows his tea - can craft the best in quality and variety. Dilmah Tea is made with love and expertise, guided by the Teamaker, Merrill J. Fernando, who has over 70 years of experience in tea.
Choosing a Great Tea
Provenance determines a good cup of tea, when choosing tea – look for purity of origin, and tea that is garden fresh, to enjoy a cuppa just as Nature intended.
“What is very interesting when you see how Dilmah has pushed the boundaries of tea they are pushing the boundaries in similar ways to how wine has been approached … it becomes very interesting to see how that can marry not only in cooking but also used as a pairing to food like you do in wine … it’s a huge eye opener!”
Ragnar Fridriksson Managing Director of the World Association of Chefs Societies
D I L M A H T E A MOO D C H A R T
What mood do you wish to create today? you decide
Pure Chamomile EX PR ESSIVENES S Natural Rosehip with Hibiscus
F O CUS & C O NC E N T R AT I O N Lime and Orange
WELL-BEIN
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SL E E P
G Tangerine, Rose and Grapefruit Infusion O N E N E S S Organic Green Tea with Ginger TR ANQUILI T Y Green Rooibos with Cardamom, Ginger and Orange R E JUV E N AT I O N Organic Ceylon Spice Chai VI GO U R Blueberry and Pomegranate C O N T E M P L AT I O N Brilliant Breakfast P ASSI O N Mediterranean Mandarin A D V E N T U R E Earl Grey This intense, pungent tea with a back and enjoying at leisure. ginger and cardamom gently enhances alertness. Renowned for its powerful medicinal treat many ailments ranging from and heart disease. Its citrus scents evoke a feeling of cleanliness and well-being. inspire. Combined, lime and orange not only fosters a cheerful focus of thought. The rose blossom and rosehip are soothing flower and apple aromas relaxes the body and mind. An ideal nightcap. Increases memory and and listlessness. rich, malty, complex, full-bodied, Perfect for get-up-and-go. This tea brings about creates the mood for an of work. with spice and citrus brings about a feeling of confidence. Di uses anger and confusion.
2100 - 2200
Tea digestive
2200 - 2300
Goodnight sleep
0500 - 0700
Wake up and make your own tea
1900 - 2100
Tea & chocolate, tea as a desert
1800 - 2100
Tea cocktails
1500 - 1800
Tea with cake
1200 - 1500
Tea digestive for lunch
Teas Around the Clock
Ever wondered if there’s an ideal time for a cup of tea? We have discovered that you can enjoy tea whenever;
Dilmah’s Teas Around the Clock concept is a modern interpretation of teatime designed to emphasize the perfect synergy that tea offers for any occasion, mood and time! .
0600 - 1000 Cleanse and power up at gym
0600 - 1000 Breakfast Tea Selection
0900 - 1300 Iced Tea
Natural Wellness
our herbal teas & infusions
ARANA NATURAL, HERBAL TEAS & INFUSIONS
Goodness, inspired by 3,000 years of natural, holistic wellness. Arana from Dilmah is made with natural ingredients and traditional, holistic wellness recipes of herbs, roots and spices under the supervision of Ayurvedic physicians.
DILMAH ORGANIC TEAS & INFUSIONS
Enjoy the taste of Nature with Dilmah Organics. Taste the pure, natural flavours of our organic teas, herbal and fruit infusions, and experience it just as Nature intended.
DILMAH INFUSIONS
Spectacular combinations of Sri Lankan spices, herbs, roots and fruit in Ayurveda inspired infusions. Natural goodness that tastes great.
WILD ISLAND
Wild Island offers you the chance to experience the finest produce Sri Lanka has to offer, knowing all products are ethically & sustainably sourced from the hearts of our communities.
Crafted by Nature & handpicked by Artisans our Luxury Teas
WATTE BOUTIQUE TEAS
A selection of teas, embodying the terroir of the four tea growing regions of Ceylon.
TEAMAKER’S PRIVATE RESERVE
An eclectic collection of rare, fine teas, each handpicked by Merrill J. Fernando, Founder of Dilmah, representing the finest in handmade teas and infusions.
DILMAH SILVER JUBILEE GOURMET TEAS
An anniversary selection of exquisite Gourmet Black, Green, White Teas and Infusions offered in celebration of the heritage of a brand with passion and purpose.
DILMAH VIVID TEAS
An artful selection of Teas and Infusions offering eclectic and delicious aromas, tastes and flavours.
Deliciously fun, our Yum Teas & Infusions.
Yum is seriously tea inspired deliciousness for lovers of life. It’s great tea .. not the ordinary stuff.. single origin, ethically packed right where it is grown with kindness to people and planet. We do that, to protect the taste and antioxidant goodness in every cuppa while fulfilling our Founder’s commitment to brewing kindness in every cup.
individually wrapped biodegradable teabags
Handpicked, gently extracted Elixir of Ceylon Tea
Quality, convenient authentic extracts for Iced Teas & Tea Mixology
How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Tea
There is only one right way to brew tea. Most tea drinkers fail to ensure the quality of tea in their cup and in the process lose the pleasure and natural goodness in tea. Please follow our simple guidelines to ensure that your cup of Dilmah is perfectly prepared.
STEP 1
Storing tea & infusions in a cool (below 30°C), dry place, free of odours is important for taste, goodness and quality. Tea should ideally be kept in an airtight container.
STEP 2
To brew, use a clean kettle (free of sediment or limescale) and spring or filtered water.
STEP 3
Once the water has boiled, pour directly onto the tea bag220ml per tea bag or 1 teaspoon (approx.2g) of loose leaf tea per serving - and stir to start extracting flavour and antioxidants. Use freshly boiled water for black tea and infusions. For green or oolong tea, allow the water to cool before brewing. See temperature on next page.
STEP 4
Stir and allow to brew using the times indicated above as a guide. Add an extra minute when taking black tea with milk, or if a strong brew is preferred. For light tea, do not reduce brewing time, but add hot water to the brew if you wish.
STEP 5
When brewed for the right duration, stir, remove the teabag and serve. For loose leaf tea, strain the tea before serving.
Natural herbs and spices make excellent garnishes for tea. Fresh mint leaves, slivers of ginger, lemon, lemongrass, orange peel, Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom or light honey are all excellent accompaniments. Tea is best enjoyed straight, although if milk is preferred, use warm dairy milk. Green, Oolong and White teas are delicate and should not be served with milk.
TYPE OF TEA WATER TEMPERATURE BREWING TIMES 70-80°C 2-3 MINUTES WHITE TEA 70-80°C 2-3 MINUTES GREEN TEA 80-90°C 2-3 MINUTES OOLONG TEA 95-100°C 3-5 MINUTES BLACK TEA 95-100°C INFUSIONS MEDIUM STRENGTH 3 MINUTES STRONG CUP 4 MINUTES MILK TEA 5 MINUTES 3-5 MINUTES
Tea Gastronomy & Mixology
Tea mixology is about tea in drinks, tea gastronomy is about tea in food, and tea inspired is about anything… but it must have an element of tea in it. It is where tea infused masterpieces are brought to life.
Infusing Guiltless - Indulgence
Reimagining Tea in Three Tiers of Dessert!
TEA a better dessert for the 21st Century
TEA
fabulous with chocolate and conventional dessert
TEA
just as good in tea inspired desserts
The Dilmah school of tea
The Dilmah School of Tea is a tea program that seeks to inspire passion in tea through knowledge of the artisanal aspects of tea amongst hospitality professionals, tea aficionados and consumers. The emphasis is on the importance of Real Tea and the versatility of this natural herb in Tea Gastronomy, Food Pairing and Tea Mixology.
PARTNERSHIP WITH WACS
Dilmah ‘s School of Tea is World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS) recognized culinary education institution. WACS is a World Chef‘s body consisting of 10 million chefs and the Dilmah School of Tea is the first and only WACS certified Tea School.
The Dilmah Brew School introduces a Tea Inspired Summer Break for Kids! Make iced tea & ice cream soda, decorate cupcakes, learn about kind choices to people and nature, and compete in our Junior Tea Mixologist Challenge.
Earnings from Dilmah Tea fund our mission to serve humanity. Our Founder’s philosophy is to make every cup of Dilmah a Cup of Kindness.
Early Childhood Development Programmes
so that children under 5 years have a stronger start to life
Educational Scholarships and School Support
so that young people on the plantations and low income backgrounds access higher education
Training for Government Practitioners
in health and education to ensure that people with disabilities are supported in society
Entrepreneurs Developed
have the tools, knowledge and support to create sustainable business models
Financially Independent Women who can make smart decisions that impact their entire families for the better
Covid Support and Relief
to the local health system and other beneficiaries a ected by the pandemic
Network of Community Centres
taking knowledge & opportunity to remote, rural communities.
Life Skills & Vocational Training for Youth
to increase their preparedness for the job market of the future
Nutrition Support and Awareness promotes healthy minds and bodies that are crucial for children’s wellbeing
Investment in Disability Friendly Technologies
so that apps, databases and communications support PWDs and their families
Therapy, Education and Vocational Training
for an improved quality of life for children with disabilities
Support to Elders ensures their dignity and recognises their continued capacity to contribute
Housing and Infrastructure Improvement in the Tea Gardens
so that everyone has a place to call home
for more information mjffoundation.org Thank you!
1 Million Cashew Trees Planted in Eastern Sri Lanka to revitalise the land and uplift communities under Dilmah’s Green Recovery Programme.
Our One
Earth Urban Arboretum models greening of urban spaces for healthier cities and people.
Indigenous Communities empowered through initiatives to preserve their traditions and knowledge.
Sustainable Beekeeping and bee research to conserve Sri Lankan bees while empowering communities and promoting biodiversity.
Every sip of Dilmah Tea strengthens our efforts at conserving & restoring Nature.
Research Collaboration
between scientists and our Dilmah Climate Change Centre demonstrate solutions for climate resilience in agriculture.
Our Environmental Education
researches and shares knowledge on nature, wildlife, natural medicine, sustainability and cultural heritage to inspire commitment to conserve.
Our Nature Corridor replaces tea lands with biodiversity to allow wildlife to move freely between two fragmented forest reserves and strengthen species richness & resilience.
Elephant Conservation
e orts include the Elephant Information Centre, support for a unique orphan elephant care and reintroduction programme, and supporting elephant research.
Aided Discovery of New Species
in Sri Lanka to generate scientific evidence and conserve herpetofauna species. Our
Marine Conservation
e orts support the creation of marine sanctuaries and preservation of endangered marine wildlife.
for more information dilmahconservation.org Thank you!
Our Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
98%
TEA BAGS ARE biodegradable
ALL INNER CARTONS ARE
ALL OUTER CARTONS ARE
ALL TIN CADDIES ARE recyclable
ETHICAL AND
ALL PRODUCTS ARE carbon neutral recyclable & biodegradable recyclable & biodegradable
Product Range Format Tea Bag Overwrap
DILMAH PREMIUM TEA Paper Envelopes
Foil
Envelopes
String & Tag
Tagless
GOURMET TEA (English Breakfast & Earl Grey)
HERBAL INFUSIONS
Envelopes
String & Tag
98% biodegradable
98% biodegradable
Reaching from 98% to 100% biodegradable
Reaching from 98% to 100% biodegradable
Recyclable
Recyclable
98% biodegradable
98% biodegradable
EXOTIC /FUN TEA CEYLON GREEN TEA
EXCEPTIONAL TEA
t-SERIES
VIVID TEA SELECTION
SILVER JUBILEE
YUM RANGE
Envelopes
String & Tag
99% to 100% biodegradable
Envelopes
String & Tag Paper
Envelopes
100% biodegradable
100% biodegradable
100% biodegradable
100% biodegradable
Recyclable Recyclable Recyclable
Recyclable Recyclable
100% biodegradable
Recyclable
Investment in research, development and adoption of the most environmentally friendly packaging technology for our products since 2000
100% biodegradable tea bags
Tea is Good for You
Scientific research confirms what Asians believed for centuries – that white, green, oolong and black tea contain powerful natural antioxidants which may protect regular tea drinkers from many degenerative diseases. The main degenerative diseases of concern today are heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
A handcrafted journey
from our tea gardens to your cup
TASTE, GOODNESS & PURPOSE
Dilmah is much more than a brand of tea. It is an uncompromising promise of quality. Merrill J. Fernando, an artisan teamaker who is driven by his passion for tea and a desire to share the luxury and natural goodness in Ceylon tea, is the same teamaker behind the world’s best tea. Decades of an extraordinary love for tea gave Dilmah the unquenchable spirit it has today.
Taste
Deliciously authentic, honouring the influence of Nature in our Single Origin Teas and handpicked ingredients. We are tea growers and our commitment is to great taste with tea that is garden fresh, single origin and of the finest quality.
Goodness
Tea that is grown, handpicked and handmade, and Infusions from ingredients that are authentic, all freshly packed at source, to ensure that natural antioxidant goodness is nurtured and protected for your enjoyment.
Purpose
Formed around our Founder’s sincere wish to make business a matter of human service, earnings from Dilmah Tea are shared with less privileged people and the environment.
Kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We spread kindness by doing everything with care and respect.
This means respecting nature - growing only the finest ingredients and protecting the environment.
Respecting our workers - providing them with good working conditions and fair wages for their efforts.
Respecting our customers - we do not mix our teas. We uphold the highest standards and do not compromise quality to enhance profit.
We make the best tea in the world and use our earnings to support those that need that little bit of kindness the most.
More than anything, at Dilmah, we believe in being kind.
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