Every cup of our Tea presents our respect for Nature, as the source of Taste and Goodness, and our uncompromising commitment to Quality, Integrity and Purpose. Our family business has its genesis in our Founder’s devotion to Tea, burnished by a heart of Kindness.
We stand firm with the same dedication to delivering great Taste and natural Goodness with Kindness.
We honour the legacy of Merrill J. Fernando, in pursuit of our mission to positively impact People and Nature.
Every sip of Dilmah Tea is an assurance of compassion, hope, and a better world for present and future generations.
We are Team Dilmah, one Team, united by one Vision, and working towards one Purpose. We continue our Founder’s mission. We are making a stand.
Crafted by artisans with love and kindness, and the sincere promise of great taste, natural goodness and ethical purpose
Dilmah is much more than a brand of tea. It is an uncompromising promise of quality. Merrill J. Fernando, an artisan teamaker who was 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.
Merrill J. Fernando
TEAMAKER, DISRUPTOR, SERVANT
1930 - 2023
The young Sri Lankan who set out to make the world a better tea, became known as the world’s Teamaker for the invincible faith and relentless commitment with which he pursued his vision of quality with integrity. Merrill J. Fernando was born to a simple, rural Sri Lankan family and he overcame his modest circumstances by taking his beloved tea to the world with kindness to people and nature.
He was the first tea grower to offer tea grown and ethically crafted at source, right where it is grown, to tea drinkers around the world. He named his tea after his sons and travelled the world inviting people to, “do try it!”. His success gave hope to artisans and producers around the world and as God blessed him with success, he fulfilled his promise of kindness.
At the time of his passing, his Dilmah Tea had touched the lives of millions through the education, entrepreneurship development, nutrition, care for people with disability, and other projects of his MJF Foundation, and the environmental impact of Dilmah Conservation. His legacy lives on, stewarded by his generations.
Dear friends,
We are growers of the world’s finest Ceylon Tea and Ceylon Cinnamon. As we pursue my father’s desire to make the world a better tea, we connect our passion for tea with our desire for kindness.
The teas we offer present taste - not simply taste though, but taste that is imbued with stewardship of soils, biodiversity, the livelihoods of workers and welfare of communities. It is that context that makes our Cup of Kindness sincere and more tasteful.
We present our Dilmah Ceylon Cinnamon, a social enterprise that has the aim of offering a spice with a heritage that extends to 1,000 BC when King Solomon, reputedly the wisest and wealthiest ruler in the world, sought Ceylon’s Cinnamon as the finest spice in the world. That reputation continued through ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Civilizations, evolving through science that evidences the powerful natural wellness in Ceylon Cinnamon.
A new generation of consumers in pursuit of natural wellness, conscious consumption, experiential dining and flavour discovery are our partners in offering the world tea like it has never known as well as Cinnamon that is genuine and exceptional in taste and wellness.
We invite you to an experience in great Taste and natural Goodness, with the assurance of Kindness to People and Nature.
Dilhan C. Fernando 2nd Generation Teamaker
Our Teas & Infusions
We are a family of artisans, we grow the world’s finest teas, herbs and spices, and craft our produce with love and passion, while fulfilling a pledge of kindness to people and nature.
Pure Origin Speciality
Premium Ceylon Single Origin Tea
Dilmah Ceylon Gold Selection
Ceylon & Natural Green Tea
Gourmet Single Origin Tea
Paradise Tea Selection
Dilmah Finest
Exquisitely Flavoured Tea Selection
Dilmah Exceptional Selection
Ceylon Tea Journey
Natural Wellness
Arana
Herbal Infusions
Herbal Infusions
Tea-Inspired Drinks
Gifting
Goodness
Dilmah Finest Ceylon Cinnamon
Ready to Drink Iced Tea
Dilmah Elixir of Ceylon Tea
Gift Boxes
Gift Tins
Presenters
Conscious Luxury
Dilmah 85 Reserve
Dilmah Watte Boutique Tea
The Teamaker’s Private Reserve by Dilmah
Dilmah Silver Jubilee Gourmet
Very Special Rare Tea
Windsor Forest
t-Series Designer Gourmet Teas by Dilmah
Seasonal Flush
Premium Ceylon Single Origin Tea
The design refresh has the objective of elevating the Dilmah Premium line and emphasizing its quality in a tea category that has become commoditised with multi-origin, branded teas sold on a discount proposition. It is our flagship product and continues to honour our Founder’s promise of Single Origin Tea, packed Garden Fresh and Unblended, with the assurance of Kindness to People and Natuire.
The new design emphasises the quality of Dilmah Ceylon Tea, while communicating the taste, goodness and ethical purpose in each cup more clearly. The design has been extensively tested among grocery shoppers, and recorded a universally positive reaction. The design has consistently delivered better intent to purchase than competitors.
Original Gourmet Teas
Green Teas
Windsor Forest
Luxury Tea, Herbs & Spices
A luxury collection inspired by the natural beauty and tranquility of Windsor Forest estate nestled in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Nature’s inspired aromas, textures and flavours transport the customer to a place of peace and tranquility. Each tea and tisane has been respectfully handcrafted and perfected over many months to offer a truly inspired tea experience.
Natural Cotton Tea Bags
Carpe Diem, awaken, balance, energise naturally. Breakfast Tea for the wellness generation.
Cupfuls of calm for relaxation at the end of the day. Evening Tea with soothing aromas, gentle flavour, overflowing with immune boosting and balancing nutrients from the leaves of Moringa, the miracle tree.
Gourmet Discovery Line
Our Gourmet Discovery line, extends the more luxurious look, feel and engagement of our new Premium design, with the original Gourmet Teas and two very important new teas. Paradise Breakfast offers bold, brisk and bright Ceylon Tea with powerful natural ingredients - Turmeric, Ceylon Cinnamon, Ginger - and flavours of Coconut and Vanilla. This is Breakfast Tea for the Wellness Generation, with ingredients that awaken, balance and energise naturally.
English Breakfast
Winter Tea
Paradise Breakfast
Green Tea
English Breakfast Extra Strength
Summer Tea
Sunset in Paradise
Peppermint
Single Origin Gourmet
Black Tea with functional / bioactive herb & spice ingredients
Chocolate, Pistachio & Vanilla
Rose, Marzipan & Mint
Saffron & Cardamom
Chocolate Rose Pistachio Flavour
Marzipan Flavour
Saffron Flavour
Vanilla
Mint Cardamom
Ceylon Black Tea with natural flavours of Chocolate, Pistachio and a sweet Vanilla finish.
Ceylon Black Tea with natural flavours of Marzipan and Rose with a hint of Mint.
Ceylon Black Tea with natural flavours of Saffron with spicy Cardamom.
Ceylon Tea Journey
Exclusively for Japan
Lover’s Leap
Single Estate Ceylon Tea
Exquisite Ceylon Single Origin Flavour
Earl Grey with Vanilla & Bergamot
Somerset
Single Estate Ceylon Tea
Somerset Single Estate Ceylon Tea
Queensberry Single Estate Ceylon Tea
Ceylon Single Origin Flavour Tea with Lemon & Honey
Uva Highlands Single Estate Ceylon Tea
Ceylon Single Origin Flavour Tea with Strawberry & Mint
Paradise Tea Collection Sri Lanka
Tea Bags
Loose Leaf Tea
Finest Ceylon Black Tea
Finest Ceylon Tea with Peach & Apricot
Finest Ceylon Green Tea
Finest Ceylon Black Tea
Finest Ceylon Tea with Peach & Apricot
Finest Ceylon Tea with Creamy Earl Grey
Finest Ceylon Tea with Mixed Berry
Finest Ceylon Tea with Apple & Cinnamon
Finest Ceylon Green Tea with Soursop
Finest Ceylon Green Tea with Mango & Pineapple
Dilmah Arana
100% Natural Ayurvedic Infusions
The world’s oldest healing practice of Ayurveda and the goodness of nature come together to bring you ‘Arana’. In Sinhala, Arana referes to the very heart of the forest, wild and green, where superfood plants thrive. It is here that we harvest the potent herbs and spices, each respectfully selected for their valuable properties for wellness. Our herbal infusions are then carefully crafted under the watchful eye of Ayurvedic practitioners with you in mind, to bring you natural taste and authentic goodness for healthy living.
vsrt. Very Special Rare Tea
Kahawatte is a prominent Sri Lankan plantation company, with tea estates in the mid-country elevation Nawalapitiya district, and tea, rubber and cinnamon cultivation in the low-country, Sabaragamuwa district. It is renowned for its exceptional range of rich and flavourful teas, spanning different elevations and climate sectors. It has also committed significantly to eco-conservation and environmental stewardship, through initiatives like the Queensberry Climate Change Centre, the only privately-owned, research-dedicated facility of its kind in the world, and the Endane Nature Corridor, a unique project for integrating protection of natural forests, within a traditional mono-culture system.
Single Garden Ceylon Tea Dilmah Watte
In 2001, Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando selected four extraordinary teas from the four most distinctive tea growing regions of Sri Lanka. The Teamaker who devoted his life to tea and kindness called his teas the Watte (garden in Sinhala) Selection. Nilagama Estate, Craighead Estate, Somerset Estate and Pedro Estate, representing low, mid, high and peak elevations, each tea expressing the influence of soil and climate in a different region. Together they present the art of tea making, in a fragrant and flavoursome journey through Sri Lanka’s iconic tea country, where Ceylon tea acquired its reputation.
Exquisitely Flavoured Tea
Flavoured Earl Grey
EARL
GREY & CINNAMON
Pure Ceylon Black Tea with Flavouring & Cinnamon Bark
EARL GREY & LAVENDER
Pure Ceylon Black Tea with Flavouring & Lavender Flowers
EARL GREY & PEACH
Pure Ceylon Black Tea with Flavouring & Peach Extract
We are excited to introduce three new flavour variants under our Dilmah Exquisitely Flavoured Tea range – Earl Grey & Peach, Earl Grey & Lavender, and Earl Grey & Cinnamon – in response to the growing demand for flavoured teas globally, with Earl Grey consistently ranking as one of the most popular and recognisable variants across markets. Its strong consumer appeal has allowed Earl Grey to evolve into a distinct sub-category, creating opportunities for innovation through flavour extensions. While flavoured Earl Greys are not new to the market, our carefully curated and unique combinations offer a refreshing twist on a classic favourite, designed to delight both loyal Earl Grey drinkers and adventurous tea lovers.
Exquisitely Flavoured Tea
We are excited to introduce seven new flavour variants under our popular flavoured tea range – Dilmah Exquisitely Flavoured Tea – in response to the growing demand for flavoured teas globally. Introducing interesting flavour combinations and inviting taste adventure, the flavours are: Avocado, Elderflowers, Iced Honey, Milk Chocolate, Peony & Pomegranate, Sakura Cream, and Tropical Alphonso Mango.
RANGE EXTENSIONS
Dilmah ExceptionalMasala Chai
Silver Jubilee Gourmet
Natural Rooibos
20 individually wrapped tea bags
Pure Peppermint Leaves
Tie Guan Yin
Compostable Tea Pouches
Place pouch in cup
Add 1 teaspoon full (approximately 2.5g) of tea leaves into the pouch (per serving of 220ml of water)
Experience the true essence of tea, with zero compromise on taste or the planet.
Our compostable tea pouches are designed to brew perfectly while being gentle on the earth.
Quick Service Solutions, all-natural Tea and Chais including Matcha latte in natural, granular form, dispensed via a Wild Island ‘Fountain of Goodness’ machine (launching at Anuga 2025 and Berlin Bar Convent 2025)
Premixes
Product Range & Ingredients
Chilly Chocolate Chai with Ginger
Ginger Orange Chai
Classic Cardamom Chai
Salted Caramel Chai
Saffron Cardamom Chai
Rose Vanilla Chai
Matcha Latte
Matcha Latte with Berry & Vanilla
Turmeric Vanilla Coconut Chai Latte
Existing vs new Design for 2026 – 100E Inner Design
Existing vs new Design for 2026 – 25E Inner Design
Our Chelsey Tea Selection offers tea, herbs and spices composed to complement better living, better wellness and inspiration to achieve, through the taste, fragrances and wellness in nature. Our greatest inspiration comes from the perfect equilibrium and beauty of Nature. We build our invitation to better living on the powerful natural antioxidant wellness in our teas, their adaptogenic benefitswhich help our bodies adapt to stress, and the digestive and cognitive health benefits in perfectly brewed teas.
The tranquility in our teas is not limited to better living for ourselves. Earnings from the sale of our Chelsey Tea Selection are shared with women on our tea gardens, promoting nutrition and reproductive health, while also supporting biodiversity and climate resilience through mangrove and forest restoration.
Chelsey Tea Selection. Live better, knowing that others can do the same because of you.
100 TEA BAGS
20 TEA BAGS
Breakfast Tea
Black Tea with Strawberry
Chamomile Infusion
Black Tea with Ginger & Honey
Natural Peppermint Infusion
Black Tea with Honey & Lemon
Black Tea Rose & Ginger
Earl Grey Tea
Natural Green Tea
Natural Green Tea with Mint
Jasmine Green Tea
Since 1,000BC Ceylon Cinnamon has been treasured by King Solomon, the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Cinnamon was once more valuable than gold or silver, and wars were fought over the spice. Yet Ceylon Cinnamon has a pretender, and for centuries subjected to the misfortune of confusion with its lesser cousin, cassia. Cassia differs in taste and colour, and lacks the numerous health benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon.
Ceylon Cinnamon is a dream for F&B because it can be used in gastronomy or mixology as a sweet or savoury ingredient. Its fragile yet captivating appearance, combined with a warm, alluring fragrance and subtle sweetness, make it a treasured ingredient in both culinary and mixology creations. Moreover, studies have proven that it possesses health benefits against many illnesses and ailments. It truly is the Spice of Life.
Dilmah Finest Ceylon Cinnamon
Handcrafted at Origin
Continental Grade 5 Quills
Infusion with Peppermint & Holy Basil
Fine Powder from Quillings
Infusion with Ginger, Cardamom, Star Anise & Peppermint
Infusion with Gourmet Ceylon Tea
Dilmah Tea for Offices & Executive Service
200 individually enveloped tea bags in a dispenser pack
The Dilmah Urban Estate is a celebration of our roots as tea growers. A welcoming space where the journey of every leaf is honoured, and authentic tea experiences are brought directly to consumers.
A Distinct Signature Experience
PRIVATE ROOMS
RETAIL SPACE
BREWING SPACE
DINING SPACE
THE FACADE
Tea Inspiration
for Luxury Hospitality
“The future of tea is vibrant, experimental and conscious.”
TEA INSPIRATION FOR LUXURY HOSPITALITY
an ethical tea grower’s playbook of tea inspired ideas to connect with a new generation of conscious consumers seeking tasteful, authentic, natural and luxurious, wellness experiences with the assurance of respect for people and nature.
It is a Japanese term that translates to “I’ll leave it up to you”, where the consumer engaging in the experience trusts the chef or host to serve the consumer a personalised meal without choice.
The host has to be a true master of the craft, and the guest has to be willing to experience the occasion by consuming whatever the host prepares.
TEA MENU
APPETIZER
Tartare de thon de Méditerranée
Escalope de foie gras poêlé aux aromates
Tuna tartare with pan-seared foie gras escalope
Flavored with herbs
Tea pairing: The Original Earl Grey
SOUP
Crème de tomate
Glace à la moutarde des Papes
Tomato cream
Pope’s mustard ice cream
Tea pairing: Brilliant breakfast
MAIN COURSE
Dos de Loup
Emulsion de menthe fraîche
Petits pois et févettes
Moda fish fillet, fresh mint emulsion, Peas and baby broad beans
Tea pairing: Ceylon Silver Tips
OR
Aile de volaille fermière
Infusée au thé Dilmah, Puis rôtie, légumes du moment
Free-range chicken wing
Infused with tea
Then roasted with seasonal vegetables
Tea pairing: Brilliant Breakfast
DESSERT
Duo chocolat et Thé Earl Grey
Tuile croustillante au cacao, feuille d’or
Chocolate and Earl Grey Tea duo
Crispy cocoa tuile, gold leaf
Tea pairing: The Original Earl Grey
Dilmah Omakase with Chef Serge Chenet
DILMAH ELIXIR OF CEYLON TEA
AVAILBLE
IN
BLACK TEA & GREEN TEA
Every mixologist’s dream is right here with the Elixir of Ceylon Tea. It is a natural extract of single estate tea infused with other high quality ingredients to make a range of delectable flavours. In fact, it is so convenient and easy to use, anyone can now truly unleash their creativity and bring out the mixologist in them. Whether you are making iced tea, cocktails, mocktails, smoothies or slushies, simply pour the elixir in whatever you desire and give it a mix. This Elixir of Ceylon Tea uses low sugar and is rich in plant antioxidant goodness, so there is a guilt-free indulgence together with the quick and easy convenience.
ICED TEA COCKTAILS MOCKTAILS
SMOOTHIES SLUSHIES
Tea & Cheese Pairing
Tea and cheese is as old as the world. The Swiss, known for their cheese-fondue, realized first that tea was perfect for the digestion when eating cheese. Pairing cheese and tea, as a gourmet part of the dinner, is brand new though.
The fun of tasting them together, finding gorgeous combinations and working on a perfect diet makes it so interesting. Tea warms the palate and cleanses the palate, just before the cheese enters this clean and warm surrounding.
Celebrating Cheese and Tea at the 2025 Good Food & Wine Show, Sydney.
Dilmah School of Tea - interview with cheese expert, writer Betty Koster
kindness to people
With our Founder’s philosophy that ‘Business is a matter of human service’, the MJF Charitable Foundation programmes are designed to empower the most marginalised amongst us, with dignity. Through its work, vulnerable women, men, girls and boys are given the opportunity to control their future and give back to their communities.
The environment is central to Dilmah’s business, and Dilmah Conservation was established as an affirmation of this core commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity. Our emphasis is on restoration of ecosystems, species conservation, climate change research & adaptation, environmental education and advocacy.
The Dilmah Family Tea Central is your invitation to know the latest of what’s happening here at the Home of Dilmah. dilmahfamily.dilmahtea.com
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.
