A multinational union: The world’s finest Ceylon tea experiences in gastronomy and mixology meet 5-Star luxury in a partnership that seeks to elevate tea experiences beyond a cuppa, in Dubai. Sharing the flavours of Sri Lanka, combined with Ceylon tea in a carefully crafted tea inspired menu, the t-Lounge by Dilmah is centrally located at […]
April 8, 2021 | 12:10 am Font Size
Dilmah Tea’s Mr. Fernando slurping tea
IN THESE troubling times, one reaches for a cup of tea almost as a reflex, the calming drink an effort to protect one from the dangers outside. Tea is often regarded as a serious drink, fit for reminiscing or for meditating. But an online talk from the Dilmah School of Tea last month showed us that tea can be fun.
First of all, pleasure from tea can be derived by dropping some of the niceties. Dilhan Fernando, son of Dilmah Tea founder Merril J. Fernando, and current CEO of Dilmah, picked up a glass, and said, “When you taste, you’ve got to slurp,” he said, gamely doing so. “It’s only when you slurp that you’re going to get the texture, the aromas; because you’re tasting with your brain, as well as your palate.
Representing Ceylon Tea, Dilmah CEO to address on ideas and actions for the tea industry
Bringing to light the challenges faced by tea producers in India and Sri Lanka, the South Asia office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) has organised an Online Business Dialogue under the topic: RESTART ASIAN ECONOMIES: Ideas and Actions for the Tea Industry on 15th March 2021.
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. With such large-scale use, the production of tea is dominated by a few countries. South Asia as a region is fortunate to produce high quality tea. India, Sri Lanka are among the top 5 exporters of tea in the world. There are thousands of varieties of tea and scientists believe that drinking tea has health benefits attached to it. This perception has also been a factor giving rise to tea consumption in certain parts of the world. Clinical benefits that tea can enhance immunity which can help to fight diseases.