FamilyEmblem HomeFamilyEmblem The royal crown is inspired by the crown worn by Sri Lanka’s last King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. The brand’s emphasis on quality framed in authenticity, tradition and a commitment to ethics aimed at addressing poverty and inequality in most tea growing countries. Dilmah’s FounderMerrill J. Fernando devoted his life to tea in 1950. He dreamed of making the world a better tea, the finest quality, made ethically in the traditional, orthodox style, with kindness to people and nature. He fought vested interests and launched the first genuinely ethical, producer owned tea brand in 1985. Four decades later, united by his vision, the 2nd and 3rd generation of his family pursue his mission with the same uncompromising commitment to Quality, Integrity and Purpose. Array ( [] => [heading] => Dilmah’s Founder [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 5318 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Merrill J. Fernando devoted his life to tea in 1950. He dreamed of making the world a better tea, the finest quality, made ethically in the traditional, orthodox style, with kindness to people and nature. He fought vested interests and launched the first genuinely ethical, producer owned tea brand in 1985. Four decades later, united by his vision, the 2nd and 3rd generation of his family pursue his mission with the same uncompromising commitment to Quality, Integrity and Purpose. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => no [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => [section_toggle] => on [section_overflow] => hidden [section_width] => wide [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 ) The Essential Tea ArtisanThe focus on the dignity of artisans, advocacy of respect for livelihoods and sustainable, equitable growth. The Dilmah Story offers encouragement to producers around the world in adding value to their produce, to derive fair and deserved benefit from the fruits of their passion and labour. Array ( [] => [heading] => The Essential Tea Artisan [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 7135 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => The focus on the dignity of artisans, advocacy of respect for livelihoods and sustainable, equitable growth. The Dilmah Story offers encouragement to producers around the world in adding value to their produce, to derive fair and deserved benefit from the fruits of their passion and labour. [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] => wide [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 ) Dilmah Core Pillars Conservation & sustainability Dilmah has a core commitment to conservation & sustainability, as MJF’s vision extends to holistic wellness of the planet, recognising the importance of man & nature coexisting together. From our pristine tea gardens The pristine highlands of Sri Lanka provide a rich and fertile landscape to grow the best Ceylon tea in the world. The conservation efforts of Dilmah ensures the tea fields will last many more generations in the future. Changing lives Dilmah is committed to helping the lives of thousands of children, women and men through numerous initiatives of the MJF Foundation. 15% of pre-tax profits go into funding the programmes set to help humanity. Handpicked with care Meticulously handpicked by artisans in Dilmah’s pristine tea gardens – we only select the top bud and leaves as they contain the most antioxidants and make for the best cup of Single Origin Ceylon tea.
