Tea InspiredCompetitions HomeExperienceTea InspiredCompetitions Tea-Inspired challenges and competitions, such as the Real High Tea Challenge, Dilmah Tea Mixology Playoffs and Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge, bring out, foster and reward creativity, inspiration and magic in food, drink and aura when it comes to tea, creating a world where tea is revolutionised and pushed beyond the rim. Dilmah Real High Tea ChallengeDilmah pioneered the concept of a Real High Tea Competition in 2007 to challenge chefs and tea aficionados to understand tea, its variety and the limitless possibilities in tea gastronomy and tea mixology. The simple objective was to put the central component ‘tea’ back in High Tea with authenticity and quality. From Paris to Perth, Auckland to Amsterdam, each competition was exceptional – reimagining the experience of the world’s most popular beverage after water. 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Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge Sydney, Australia – 2014 [link] => Array ( [title] => High Tea Competitions [url] => https://www.teainspired.com/dilmah-real-high-tea/ [target] => _blank ) [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => no [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => [section_toggle] => on [section_overflow] => hidden [section_width] => full [section_height] => auto [section_animation] => off [background_type] => white [background_width_limit] => no [background_image] => Array ( [image] => ) [background_video] => Array ( [video] => [poster] => ) [background_position] => Array ( [pos_x] => [pos_y] => [pos_x_custom] => [pos_y_custom] => ) [background_parallax] => Array ( [parallax] => no [speed] => 1 [height] => 1.2 [contain] => yes ) [background_opacity] => 1 [background_brightness] => 1 [overlay_type] => off [overlay_color] => primary-dark [overlay_opacity] => 0.85 [overlay_height] => 85 [font-colour] => black ) High Tea Competitions Dilmah Tea Mixology PlayoffsThe Dilmah Tea Mixology Playoffs celebrate creativity and innovation in crafting tea-inspired beverages. This spirited competition brings together mixologists and bartenders to showcase their skill in combining the subtle complexities of tea for mixology. Participants push the boundaries in flavour, technique and presentation to create unique tea-based beverages, mixing sprits and other flavours, no-lo creations, iced teas and many more. At its heart, tea mixology is the art of transforming tea into an expressive medium for modern, memorable drinks. Array ( [] => [heading] => Dilmah Tea Mixology Playoffs [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => video [image] => [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => youtube [video_id] => 4au8JJ6jREQ [video_thumbnail] => 7310 [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => The Dilmah Tea Mixology Playoffs celebrate creativity and innovation in crafting tea-inspired beverages. This spirited competition brings together mixologists and bartenders to showcase their skill in combining the subtle complexities of tea for mixology. Participants push the boundaries in flavour, technique and presentation to create unique tea-based beverages, mixing sprits and other flavours, no-lo creations, iced teas and many more. At its heart, tea mixology is the art of transforming tea into an expressive medium for modern, memorable drinks. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => right [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => no [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => [section_toggle] => on [section_overflow] => hidden [section_width] => full [section_height] => auto [section_animation] => off [background_type] => white [background_width_limit] => no [background_image] => Array ( [image] => ) [background_video] => Array ( [video] => [poster] => ) [background_position] => Array ( [pos_x] => [pos_y] => [pos_x_custom] => [pos_y_custom] => ) [background_parallax] => Array ( [parallax] => no [speed] => 1 [height] => 1.2 [contain] => yes ) [background_opacity] => 1 [background_brightness] => 1 [overlay_type] => off [overlay_color] => primary-dark [overlay_opacity] => 0.85 [overlay_height] => 85 [font-colour] => black ) Tea Inspiration for the 21st CenturyTea Inspiration for the 21st Century (Ti21) is the evolution of the revolution in tea that Dilmah sparked through its Real High Tea Challenge which involved 710 contestants from over 15 countries that challenged the dated concepts of tea. Ti21 continues that spirit of challenging Chefs, Sommeliers and Tea Aficionados to present the unique goodness in tea with mixology and culinary innovation. The competition which in its first phase required participants to serve tea for morning, afternoon and evening, moved on to challenging participants to reimagine tea as a dessert with mixology and gastronomy. The Asian Debut of Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century Array ( [] => [heading] => Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => video [image] => [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => youtube [video_id] => Ye-ech3Tnbg [video_thumbnail] => 7312 [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century (Ti21) is the evolution of the revolution in tea that Dilmah sparked through its Real High Tea Challenge which involved 710 contestants from over 15 countries that challenged the dated concepts of tea. Ti21 continues that spirit of challenging Chefs, Sommeliers and Tea Aficionados to present the unique goodness in tea with mixology and culinary innovation. The competition which in its first phase required participants to serve tea for morning, afternoon and evening, moved on to challenging participants to reimagine tea as a dessert with mixology and gastronomy. The Asian Debut of Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century [link] => Array ( [title] => Tea Inspiration Competition [url] => https://www.teainspired.com/dilmah-tea-inspiration-for-21st-century/ [target] => ) [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => no [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => [section_toggle] => on [section_overflow] => hidden [section_width] => full [section_height] => auto [section_animation] => off [background_type] => white [background_width_limit] => no [background_image] => Array ( [image] => ) [background_video] => Array ( [video] => [poster] => ) [background_position] => Array ( [pos_x] => [pos_y] => [pos_x_custom] => [pos_y_custom] => ) [background_parallax] => Array ( [parallax] => no [speed] => 1 [height] => 1.2 [contain] => yes ) [background_opacity] => 1 [background_brightness] => 1 [overlay_type] => off [overlay_color] => primary-dark [overlay_opacity] => 0.85 [overlay_height] => 85 [font-colour] => black ) Tea Inspiration Competition Natural Luxury Sommelier ChallengeThe Dilmah Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge is a unique platform that invites hospitality professionals to reimagine the role of tea in fine dining. Held in partnership with leading hotels, the challenge focuses on creativity, knowledge and skill in crafting exceptional tea experiences that hero natural ingredients. Participants explore tea and food pairings, sensory appreciation and storytelling to elevate tea service with authenticity and flair. It is a celebration of tea as a luxurious and versatile element in modern gastronomy. Array ( [] => [heading] => Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => video [image] => [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => youtube [video_id] => OibL9E1dunA [video_thumbnail] => 7314 [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => The Dilmah Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge is a unique platform that invites hospitality professionals to reimagine the role of tea in fine dining. Held in partnership with leading hotels, the challenge focuses on creativity, knowledge and skill in crafting exceptional tea experiences that hero natural ingredients. Participants explore tea and food pairings, sensory appreciation and storytelling to elevate tea service with authenticity and flair. It is a celebration of tea as a luxurious and versatile element in modern gastronomy. 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