Tea - the new luxury

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 teamaker who 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

What mood do you to create D ILM AHwish TEA MOOD C Htoday?

ART you decide Increases memory and and listlessness.

ENERGY

Morrocan Mint Green Tea

rich, malty, complex, full-bodied,

soothing flower and apple aromas relaxes the body and mind. An ideal nightcap.

Perfect for get-up-and-go.

ADVENTURE

SLEEP

SECONDARY BENEFIT

Earl Grey

Pain relief SECONDARY BENEFIT

SECONDARY BENEFIT

Boosts confidence

Calming

Pure Chamomile

This tea brings about

The rose blossom and rosehip are

PASSION

Mediterranean Mandarin

SECONDARY BENEFIT

SECONDARY BENEFIT

Romance

Pain relief

EXPRESSIVENESS

Natural Rosehip with Hibiscus

FOCUS & CONCENTRATION

VIGOUR

Blueberry and Pomegranate

Lime and Orange

SECONDARY BENEFIT

SECONDARY BENEFIT

creates the mood for an

Awakening

inspire. Combined, lime and orange not only fosters a cheerful

and immune

of work. focus of thought.

TRANQUILITY

SECONDARY BENEFIT

SECONDARY BENEFIT

Green Rooibos with Cardamom, Ginger and Orange

WELL-BEING

Immunity

Clarity of thought

Tangerine, Rose and Grapefruit Infusion

Its citrus scents evoke a feeling of cleanliness and well-being.

with spice and citrus brings about a feeling of confidence. Diffuses anger and confusion.

SECONDARY BENEFIT

SECONDARY BENEFIT

Healing SECONDARY BENEFIT

Calming

CONTEMPLATION Brilliant Breakfast

This intense, pungent tea with a back and enjoying at leisure.

ONENESS

Organic Green Tea with Ginger Renowned for its powerful medicinal

REJUVENATION

Organic Ceylon Spice Chai ginger and cardamom gently enhances alertness.

CO PY R I GH T © 2 0 1 7 D I L MA H T E A

treat many ailments ranging from and heart disease.

2200 - 2300 Goodnight sleep

0500 - 0700 Wake up and make your own tea

1500 - 1800 Tea with cake

1200 - 1500 Tea digestive for lunch

2100 - 2200 Tea digestive

1900 - 2100 Tea & chocolate, tea as a desert

1800 - 2100 Tea cocktails

0600 - 1000 Cleanse and power up at gym

0600 - 1000 Breakfast Tea Selection

0900 - 1300 Iced Tea

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! .

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 VIVID TEAS An artful selection of Teas and Infusions offering eclectic and delicious aromas, tastes and flavours.

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.

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 bag 220ml 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.

TYPE OF TEA

WATER TEMPERATURE

BREWING TIMES

WHITE TEA

70-80°C

2-3 MINUTES

GREEN TEA

70-80°C

2-3 MINUTES

OOLONG TEA

80-90°C

2-3 MINUTES

BLACK TEA

95-100°C

3-5 MINUTES

MEDIUM STRENGTH 3 MINUTES

INFUSIONS

STRONG CUP 4 MINUTES

95-100°C

STEP 5 When brewed for the right duration, stir, remove the teabag and serve. For loose leaf tea, strain the tea before serving.

MILK TEA 5 MINUTES

3-5 MINUTES

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.

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 affected 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

Thank you!

for more information

mjffoundation.org

Every sip of Dilmah Tea strengthens our efforts at conserving & restoring Nature.

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.

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 efforts include the Elephant Information Centre, support for a unique orphan elephant care and reintroduction programme, and supporting elephant research.

Aided Discovery of New Species Our Marine Conservation

in Sri Lanka to generate scientific evidence and conserve herpetofauna species.

efforts support the creation of marine sanctuaries and preservation of endangered marine wildlife.

Thank you!

for more information

dilmahconservation.org

Our Commitment to Sustainable Packaging TEA BAGS ARE

98%

biodegradable

ALL INNER

CARTONS ARE recyclable & biodegradable

ALL OUTER

CARTONS ARE recyclable & biodegradable

ALL TIN

CADDIES ARE recyclable

ALL PRODUCTS ARE ETHICAL AND carbon neutral

Product Range

Format

Tea Bag

Overwrap

DILMAH PREMIUM TEA

Paper Envelopes

98% biodegradable

Recyclable

Foil Envelopes

98% biodegradable

String & Tag

Reaching from 98% to 100% biodegradable

Tagless

Reaching from 98% to 100% biodegradable

GOURMET TEA

Envelopes

98% biodegradable

HERBAL INFUSIONS

String & Tag

98% biodegradable

Envelopes

99% to 100% biodegradable

(English Breakfast & Earl Grey)

Recyclable

Recyclable

EXOTIC /FUN TEA CEYLON GREEN TEA

String & Tag

EXCEPTIONAL TEA

Envelopes

100% biodegradable

String & Tag

100% biodegradable

Recyclable

100% biodegradable

Recyclable

100% biodegradable

Recyclable

100% biodegradable

Recyclable

t-SERIES VIVID TEA SELECTION SILVER JUBILEE YUM RANGE

Paper Envelopes

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.

More than anything, at Dilmah, we believe in being kind.

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.

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