In celebration of the 21st Anniversary of Dilmah the family tea company launched an innovative programme that fulfills the objective of integrating tea, the 21st century beverage, into modern lifestyles. In July 2008, eight celebrated chefs and restaurateurs from prestigious Australian establishments visited Sri Lanka and filmed a television series entitled 'The Chefs and the Tea Maker.'

During their tour the chefs were inspired to produce four tea infused food and beverage recipes each and collaborated to produce a collection of recipes featured in a book that was launched at the 21st anniversary events held in Australia. The chefs who have contributed their gastronomic genius to the project are: Paul Brown (Mantra Resort, Lorne VIC), Paul Easson (Rockpool Bar and Grill Melbourne VIC) who sent chef Rhiannon Voros in his place for the Sri Lanka tour component of the project, Paul Foreman (Marque IV, Hobart TAS), Damien Heads (Pony, Sydney NSW), James Mussillon and Jason Rodwell (Courgette, Canberra ACT), David Pugh (Restaurant 2, Brisbane QLD), Johnny Triscari (Chloes, Adelaide SA) and Jodie Wallace (Flying Fish, Sydney NSW).

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