S PA T E A M I XO LO GY
tea gastronomy
For centuries, problems of mankind have been solved over a cup of tea whether they were problems between nations, amongst businesses, even in families, between husbands and wives, tea has been the soothing balm that helped their solution.
The simple
act of pouring a cup of tea is, in itself, an ice-breaker, providing pleasurable anticipation of the goodness that is to follow.
I have dedicated my life towards
providing that cup: not only to solve problems but to
add sunshine, to our day, with every sip of Dilmah.
Merrill J. Fernando Founder of Dilmah Tea
The Story Behind Your Cup of Tea
There is an amazing story behind your cup of Dilmah Tea. It is a tale that unfolds each day on Dilmah Tea gardens around Sri Lanka. It begins with the blessing of nature upon Ceylon Tea – the natural alchemy of climate and soils that produces the world’s finest tea. It develops from there, weaving through the lives of the tea pickers and their families, through the village communities around our island, through the forests and waters around Sri Lanka, and reaching its climax in your cup of tea. Dilmah was born of a simple tea grower’s vision. Merrill J. Fernando’s desire to share the pleasure in tea with the world, and to do so ethically by benefiting workers in the exploited tea industry, was the genesis of Dilmah Tea. Nearly four decades of struggle that Merrill invested in making his dream a reality, were rewarded with an unexpectedly powerful welcome from tea drinkers around the world. Dilmah has grown from the impossible dream of an ordinary Sri Lankan to a brand that is enjoyed in over 100 countries around the world. Dilmah is recognized as one of the top 10 tea brands in the world. These are not the definitions of success that Merrill J. Fernando and his family seek for Dilmah though. Merrill fulfilled his pledge to making his Dilmah a genuinely ethical business with the establishment of his charitable foundation – the MJF Foundation. That commitment to ethics was set at the heart of Merrill’s business in the 1960s, long before Corporate Social Responsibility became the buzzword that it is today. Within that commitment lies a very powerful philosophy – that of making business a matter of human service. In seeing success as something beyond its conventional, commercial definition, Merrill demonstrated a powerful truth. He showed how relevant the often discarded traditional, family values are in present context. By placing integrity – as much in relation to his customers, in the quality of Dilmah Tea as to the workers and environment that help make Dilmah special - at the heart of his business, he offered a potent solution to many of the problems our world faces today.
Spa Tea Mixology Tea Mixology is the art of respectfully combining nature’s most indulgent herbal beverage, with other ingredients to produce tea inspired cocktails, mocktails and shooters. Mixing different ingredients to produce harmony on the palate is an art in itself. In this instance the harmony lends itself to an exquisite experience where a tea mocktail can complement or create a mood. For this reason a spa experience is even more enhanced when matched with a tea based beverage as the natural goodness of the tea and the soothing calm it produces only further heightens the sensorial experience. As a family with a commitment to tea that is defined by Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando’s lifelong dedication to the herb, we present a selection of tea inspired beverages which interpret this traditional herb in a unique form. Spa Tea Mixology features tea based non-alcoholic beverages created to offer a complete spa experience. Tea and the heritage and terroir that real tea shares with one who appreciates tea, are the essence of indulgence in this ancient herbal beverage. Whilst respecting that heritage and terroir, the combination of tea with other drinks and ingredients to produce a pleasurable result is the objective of this book. May the natural goodness in tea, its inspiring taste, flavour and aroma be as much a source of goodness, solace, friendship and pleasure to you as it has been to us.
Dilmah Spa Tea Mixology RECIPES Robert Schinkel PHOTOGRAPHY Izabela Urbaniak
Springtime Fragrant Oolong
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It has been T’Oolong - Dilmah
Sereni - tea - Dilmah Green Tea with Lemongrass and Lemon
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Oasis - Dilmah Green Tea Moroccan Mint
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Makoto - Dilmah Sencha Green Tea
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Green Wonder - Dilmah Green Tea with Lemongrass and Lemon
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Vitali - tea
- Dilmah Springtime Fragrant Oolong
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Royal Treatment - Dilmah Green Tea with Jasmine Petals
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Through the Grapevine - Dilmah Green Tea with Jasmine Petals
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Dilmah’s Tea Punch no. 4
- Dilmah Green Tea with Real Cinnamon
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Mr. Frank’s Cure - Dilmah Organic Tropical Lemon
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Asusa - Dilmah Organic Emerald Green
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Forest Garden - Dilmah Organic Noble Earl Grey
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Berry Explosion - Dilmah Organic Berry Explosion
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Springbok - Dilmah Organic Southern Sunset
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Dilmah’s Tea Punch no. 3 - Dilmah Organic
Purely Ceylon
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Orange Baby - Dilmah Organic Fruity Minty Delicious
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Sunday Sunrise - Dilmah Organic Elegant Infusion
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Mist of Ceylon - Dilmah Organic Noble Earl Grey
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Carpe Diem - Dilmah Real White Tea
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Dilmah White, Green and Organic Teas Teas selected personally by the Founder of Dilmah, Merrill J. Fernando, who has researched many tea gardens and selected very special white, green and organic teas which are appreciated by consumers all over the world. These teas are a naturally indulgent experience offering all the goodness in tea and herbs for a complete spa experience.
It has been T’Oolong GLASS Highball INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Springtime Fragrant Oolong (strong brew, 4.5 minutes) • 25ml cinnamon infused honey • Zest of orange METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the freshly brewed tea, and chill it • Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice in the glass • Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange zest
Springtime Fragrant Oolong A deliciously different tea, with a beautiful floral note that is reminiscent of orchids and a unique velvety texture, this tea is known as Tieguanyin. Whilst an oolong tea, it is different to the common oolong. An aristocratic tea with distinctive aroma, taste and personality.
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Sereni-tea GLASS Large wine glass INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Green Tea with Lemongrass & Lemon(strong brew, 2.5 minutes) • 25ml lavender honey • Slices of lemon • Slices of grapefruit METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the fresh brewed tea and chill the tea • Fill the glass with ice cubes and add the slices of grapefruit • Pour the chilled tea gently over the ice cubes • Garnish with a stick of lemongrass and thyme
Green Tea with Lemongrass and Lemon A spritely and aromatic green tea deliciously scented with Lemon. The mellow green tea partners perfectly with a zesty lemon fragrance to produce a graceful tea with an energetic lemon finish.
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Oasis GLASS Sling INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Green Tea Moroccan Mint (strong brew, 2.5 minutes) • 25ml mango juice • 10ml fresh lime juice • 15ml Monin Rose METHOD • Fill the glass with ice cubes • Gently pour the juices and the syrup over the ice cubes in the glass • Fill up the glass with the chilled Dilmah Green Tea Moroccan Mint • Garnish with mango slices and a sprig of mint
Green Tea Moroccan Mint An enlivening and wonderfully refreshing green tea combining natural mint leaves with green tea in a traditional and wholly natural fusion of flavours. The marriage produces a sparkling tea that adds a minty fragrance and taste to a clean, and bright green tea.
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Makoto GLASS Highball INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Sencha Green Tea (strong brew, 2.5 minutes) • 25ml honey • Slice of fresh ginger • Slices of fresh cucumber METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the fresh brewed tea, add a slice of ginger and chill the tea • Fill the glass with ice cubes and slices of cucumber • Pour the chilled Dilmah Sencha Green Tea gently over the ice cubes • Garnish with a slice of ginger and a slice of cucumber
Sencha Green Tea A gentle tea with a refreshing, and pleasingly mild character. A grassy note and hint of sweetness in the finish are typical of green tea steamed in the Sencha style. Elegant and subtle in taste, perfect for enjoyment all day.
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Green Wonder GLASS Short INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Green Tea with Lemongrass & Lemon • Slices of cucumber • 2 barspoons of cardamom sugar (muddle white sugar and cardamom and let it rest for 5 hours) METHOD • Dissolve the cardamom sugar in the fresh brewed tea and chill it • Fill the glass with ice cubes and slices of cucumber and lime • Gently pour the tea over the ice cubes in the glass • Garnish with slices of lime, a slice of cucumber and a sprig of mint
Green Tea with Lemongrass and Lemon A spritely and aromatic green tea deliciously scented with Lemon. The mellow green tea partners perfectly with a zesty lemon fragrance to produce a graceful tea with an energetic lemon finish.
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Vitali-tea GLASS Sling INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Springtime Fragrant Oolong (strong brew, 4 minutes) • 10ml fresh lime juice • 2 barspoons of red peppered sugar (muddle a few thin slices of red pepper, ginger and white sugar and let it rest for 5 hours) • Slices of ginger • Slices of red pepper • Stick of lemongrass METHOD • Dissolve two barspoons of red peppered sugar in the fresh brewed tea and chill it • Fill the glass with ice cubes, slices of ginger, slices of pepper and gently pour the tea in the glass • Garnish with a stick of lemongrass and a slice of ginger
Springtime Fragrant Oolong A deliciously different tea, with a beautiful floral note that is reminiscent of orchids and a unique velvety texture, this tea is known as Tieguanyin. Whilst an oolong tea, it is different to the common oolong. An aristocratic tea with distinctive aroma, taste and personality.
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Royal Treatment GLASS Sling INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Green Tea with Jasmine Petals • 25ml cinnamon infused honey • 40ml raspberry puree METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the fresh brewed tea and chill it • Put the puree in the glass and carefully fill the glass with ice cubes • Gently pour the tea over the ice cubes in the glass • Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint
Green Tea with Jasmine Petals A fragrant and gentle green tea. The natural fusion of tea and Jasmine flowers is a tradition practiced over centuries which beautifully combines the softly sweet aroma and flavour of Jasmine petals with a gentle green tea. An aromatic and delightfully refreshing green tea, with bouquet and elegance.
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Through the Grapevine GLASS Short INGREDIENTS • 120ml chilled Dilmah Green Tea with Jasmine Petals (strong brew, 2.5 minutes) • 40ml green grape juice • 10ml elderflower syrup • Zest of lemon METHOD • Add the first three ingredients to an ice-filled short glass and stir gently • Garnish with a squeezed lemon zest and some green grapes
Green Tea with Jasmine Petals A fragrant and gentle green tea. The natural fusion of tea and Jasmine flowers is a tradition practiced over centuries which beautifully combines the softly sweet aroma and flavour of Jasmine petals with a gentle green tea. An aromatic and delightfully refreshing green tea, with bouquet and elegance.
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Dilmah’s Tea Punch no.4 GLASS Punch bowl INGREDIENTS • 1000ml chilled Dilmah Green Tea with Real Cinnamon • 300ml white grape juice • 100ml elderflower syrup • 100ml citrus honey • Selection of slices of grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, tangerine and cucumber • 2 Cinnamon sticks • 2 sticks of lemongrass METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the fresh brewed tea and chill until cold. • Add all ingredients to the punch bowl and leave it in the fridge for at least 4 hours • Take the punchbowl out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving • Serve over ice in large wine glasses
Green Tea with Real Cinnamon Green tea lightly spiced with Cinnamon, offers a touch of sweet spice. Aromatic & sophisticated
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Mr. Frank’s Cure GLASS Sling INGREDIENTS • 125ml Dilmah Organic Tropical Lemon (strong brew, 4 minutes) • 25ml Lavender honey • 25ml Orange juice • Coriander seeds METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the fresh brewed tea, add some coriander seeds and chill it • Fill the glass with ice cubes and gently pour the orange juice over the ice cubes in the glass • Pour the tea over the ice cubes in the glass • Garnish with a slice of orange, lemon and a sprig of lavender
Tropical Lemon
Organic Ceylon Gourmet Black Tea, Organic Lemon A bold & medium strength Ceylon Organic tea with a lingering tropical lemon note.
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Asusa GLASS Martini INGREDIENTS • 80ml chilled Dilmah Organic Emerald Green • 15ml ginger syrup • Sprayed orange zest METHOD • Add the chilled tea and the ginger syrup to an ice-filled mixer glass • Stir for 30 seconds and strain into a chilled martini glass • Spray one orange zest over the top of the drink. • Garnish with phisalys fruit
Emerald Green
Organic Sencha Green Tea Refreshing and gentle, a subtle yet well defined, steamed green tea with grassy, green notes in a mild and delightfully serene organic green tea.
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Forest Garden GLASS Martini in bowl INGREDIENTS • 150ml chilled Dilmah Organic Noble Earl Grey strong brew (4 minutes) • 20ml orange marmalade • Selection of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and citrus fruit • Earl Grey honey METHOD • Fill the bottom glass with the fruit selection and some crushed ice • Dissolve 50ml Noble Earl Grey in 50ml honey and pour the syrup over the fruit • Add 100ml chilled Noble Earl Grey and the marmalade to an ice filled cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. • Strain into the chilled martini top • No garnish, serve with a fork
Noble Earl Grey Organic Earl Grey
Bright & medium bodied Ceylon Organic Tea with an aromatic and elegant Bergamot note.
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Berry Explosion GLASS Highball INGREDIENTS • 150ml chilled Dilmah Organic Berry Explosion • Selection of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate • 20ml citrus honey • 10ml fresh lemon juice METHOD • Fill the highball with ice cubes and the fruit selection • Add the honey and the lemon juice to the Berry Explosion herbal infusion • Pour the tea over the ice in the glass • Garnish with a string of red currants • Serve with a straw and a fork
Berry Explosion
Organic Pomegranate, Strawberry & Raspberry A delicious burst of fruit in an infusion with natural Pomegranate, Strawberry and Raspberry producing a fusion of flavour. The sweet sour notes of Pomegranate are balanced by the fleshy, sweetness of Raspberry and Strawberry.
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Springbok GLASS Highball INGREDIENTS • 150ml chilled Dilmah Organic Southern Sunset • 50ml Cranberry juice • 10ml fresh lime juice • 15ml orange syrup METHOD • Fill a highball completely with ice cubes • Gently pour the ingredients in order as mentioned above into the glass • Garnish with some fresh cranberries
Southern Sunset Organic Rooibos
Organic Rooibos with a clear, golden orange liquor. Clean and mild character with notes of pine and honey.
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Dilmah’s Tea Punch no.3 GLASS Punch bowl INGREDIENTS • 1000ml chilled Dilmah Organic Purely Ceylon • 300ml red grape juice • 150ml cherry juice • 150ml fresh squeezed lemon juice • 200ml honey • Selection of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries • 40 mint leaves METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the fresh brewed tea and chill until cold. • Add all ingredients to the punch bowl and leave it in the fridge for at least 4 hours • Take the punch bowl out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving • Serve over ice in large wine glasses
Purely Ceylon
Organic Ceylon Gourmet Black Tea From Ceylon’s famous Uva valley, a rich and full bodied tea with strength, brightness and a bold personality.
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Orange Baby GLASS Martini in short INGREDIENTS • 90ml Dilmah Organic Fruity Minty Delicious • 100ml Dilmah Green Tea with Jasmine Petals • 20ml citrus honey METHOD • Add the jasmine tea to the bottom glass, add dry ice and put the martini glass on top • Dissolve the citrus honey in the Fruity Minty Delicious and gently pour into the martini • No garnish
Fruity Minty Delicious
Organic Peach, Spearmint and Orange infusion A tangy, citrus herbal infusion fleshed out with notes of sweet, ripe peach and orange. An enlivening natural infusion with a touch of spearmint in a light, and sparkling liquor.
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Sunday Sunrise GLASS Sling INGREDIENTS • 125ml chilled Dilmah Organic Elegant Infusion (strong brew, 5 minutes) • 25ml biological apple juice • 25ml honey METHOD • Dissolve the honey in the freshly made Elegant Infusion, and chill it • Fill the glass with ice cubes, and pour the apple juice slowly over the ice in the glass • Pour the infusion gently over the ice cubes and fill the glass • Garnish with apple slices and chamomile flowers
Elegant Infusion
Organic Camomile Flowers Light with gentle character, our Organic Camomile offers a floral, mild infusion with a fruity finish. This soothing, aromatic herbal infusion is enjoyable at any time of day.
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Mist of Ceylon GLASS Highball INGREDIENTS • 100ml chilled Dilmah Organic Noble Earl Grey • 3 drops of grapefruit bitters • 15ml lavender syrup • 100ml hot Dilmah Green Tea & Jasmine Petals • Dry ice METHOD • Add the first three ingredients to a mixer glass and stir gently for 20 seconds • Fill a highball glass one third with ice cubes and pour the drink into the glass • Brew a small pot of jasmine tea and add the dry ice. • Pour the thick mist of the jasmine tea on top of the drink.
Noble Earl Grey Organic Earl Grey
Bright & medium bodied Ceylon Organic Tea with an aromatic and elegant Bergamot note.
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Carpe Diem GLASS Champagne flute INGREDIENTS • 125ml Dilmah Real White Tea • Spring water METHOD • Put 10g of Real White Tea in 1 liter of springwater • Let the White Tea infuse for 11 hours in the fridge • Pour into a chilled champagne flute • No garnish
Real White Tea White Tea is the delicate, tender bud of two leaves & bud, and is a very rare Ceylon tea. Also known as Ceylon Silver Tips, White tea is velvety to the touch and produces a pale liquor tinged with yellow - very delicate and subtle in flavour. A rare, sophisticated indulgence.
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DILMAH FUN TEA MIXOLOGY cocktails
Dilmah is the world’s genuinely Ethical Tea, going beyond Fair Trade, in that all packaging profits are retained in Sri Lanka and fund the work of the MJF Charitable Foundation for the benefit of our workers, the community and the future of our industry. The Foundation funds and manages over 300 projects, touching the lives of over 10,000 underprivileged people each year. www.mjffoundation.org Dilmah Conservation is an extension to our social justice commitment. We recognize that environmental protection is integral to human welfare. Together with its resource partner IUCN, the world’s largest global environmental network, Dilmah is promoting biodiversity, species/habitat protection & awareness of sustainability by encouraging a harmonious co-existence of man and nature. www.dilmahconservation.org
Business is a Matter of Human Service
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