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Tea was once prized as a wonderful, healthy and exotic herb. It has not changed, and is still nature’s gift, yet from certain perspective, the herb progressively lost that allure.

Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando has spent a lifetime dedicated to tea and helping others. In this interview he talks of his business philosophy, what CSR really means and what he wants to leave behind as his legacy for his employees and his children.

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Sri Lanka’s herbs can be used daily for better health, especially the boosting of immunity

Continuing a tradition of Camellia sinensis – tea-inspired gastronomy that began a decade ago, Dilmah strengthened the brand’s collaboration with Sri Lankan chefs, gastronomy and tea at a uniquely tea inspired event. 

This is part of our series on using Sri Lanka’s herbs for everyday use for better health, especially the boosting of immunity. We will be using diverse books and advice from indigenous doctors for this series. 

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Kenda (traditional Sri Lankan broth) is synonymous with the traditional diet of Sri Lanka and there are Kenda types that vary from those using our herbal leaves that are known as Kola Kenda and those using garlic or only rice (roasted kekulu haal) and referred to as ‘dry kendha’ (viyali kendha).

The Teamaker’s Gelato is made from the Dilmah Earl Grey Tea, infused with ginger, and a touch of orange and brown sugar caramel.