Merrill J Fernando at World Humanitarian Day

Dilmah Story

Open Dilma pack with tea bags cup of tea and teapot on the table

1985

The world’s first producer owned tea brand launched. Dilmah named after the Founder MJF’s sons – Dilhan and Malik.

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Dilmah founder Merrill J Fernando MJF

1988

‘Do Try It’ campaign is launched featuring the teamaker MJF himself.

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Four Watte tea cans Ran Uda Meda Yata

1990s

The Watte Tea Selection is imbued with the experience of a lifetime dedicated to tea. It is our Founder’s tribute to discerning tea drinkers who made his dream of Dilmah a reality.

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Dilmah tea served on board of Emirates airlines

1992

Partnership with Emirates to serve fine teas in the skies.

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Partnership with Emirates to serve fine teas in the skies.

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Dilmah tea factory interior machines workers

1994

New Dilmah Tea Factory built at 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda.

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Group photograhp of Dilmah tea company

2003

Hosting of first Dilmah Global Partner Conference in Colombo.

History of Ceylon Tea by Dilmah website set up: www.historyofceylontea.com

Launch of the ‘t-Series’ designer gourmet range.

Launch of first Dilmah t-Lounge at Trans Asia Hotel (now Cinnamon Lakeside).

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Hosting of first Dilmah Global Partner Conference in Colombo.

History of Ceylon Tea by Dilmah website set up: www.historyofceylontea.com

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Chef presenting tea inspired food

2005

‘Tea on a Plate’ – A Paradigm Shift : Launch of the tea gastronomy revolution with ‘Thé Culinaire’.

Dilmah receives Brand with a Conscience recognition from Medinge Group.

Dilmah receives Presidential Merit Award for its contribution to the preservation of the environment.

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Three chefs assessing food

2007

Inaugural Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge in Sri Lanka.

Launch of the ‘Exceptional’ selection of distinctive teas.​

Debut of the very first Dilmah Seasonal Flush, a rare tea offering produced only as a result of specific climatic conditions.

Dilmah awarded Superbrands and Best Corporate Citizen Award for the first time.

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Launch of the ‘Exceptional’ selection of distinctive teas.​

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Ten chefs with the teamaker group photo

2008

Inaugural Dilmah Chefs & the Teamaker Australia programmes.

Introduction of organic and ethically sourced teas, reinforcing Dilmah’s commitment to sustainability.

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People enjoying tea tasting experience

2009

World’s first Dilmah School of Tea inaugurated in Sri Lanka, the first international tea school established at the Institute Paul Bocuse in France.

Launch of Silver Jubilee Gourmet Tea collection to celebrate the Founder’s 60 th year in tea.

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Chefs practice tea picking instructed by worker

2010

Dilmah Chefs & the Teamaker Global Edition launched.

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Tea Makers Private Reserve ceramic packs white tea leaves and glass cup of tea

2011

Launch of Teamaker’s Private Reserve.

Debut of a pioneering concept – ‘Tea in the Five Senses’ – that explored tea not just as a beverage but as a multi-sensory experience.

Launch of Dilmah Real High Tea Consumer and Professional Challenge in Australia.

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Preparation for an event and tea tasting at School of Tea

2013

The Dilmah School of Tea goes global with sessions hosted in Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands,
Hungary, the Czech Republic, Chile, China, France, Poland, Japan, and Singapore.

Teamaker & the Mixologists Programme launched.

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Dilhan C Fernando tasting tea at Real High Tea Challenge

2014

Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge goes global.

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Merrill J Fernando and four other people holding Oslo Business for Peace Award

2015

Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando honoured with Oslo Business for Peace Award.

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Merrill J Fernando honoured with Award for Responsible Capitalism.jpg

2016

Merrill J. Fernando honoured with first Award for Responsible Capitalism for improving the lives of
underprivileged children and deprived communities.

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Six people in The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School

2017

The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School becomes World Chefs accredited.

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The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School becomes World Chefs accredited.

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Merrill J Fernando awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award

2018

Dilmah Founder honoured by World Association of Chefs’ Societies with Lifetime Achievement Award.

Launch of Afternoon Tea for the 21st Century.

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Launch of Afternoon Tea for the 21st Century.

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Merrill J Fernando opens Brew 1867 in Sri Lanka

2019

Opening of Brew 1867 in Sri Lanka, casual gourmet spaces that reunite Ceylon tea and coffee.

Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century (Ti21) was designed to express the natural sophistication and taste in fine tea through gastronomy and mixology.

Dilmah featured as a case study by INSEAD.

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Dilmah featured as a case study by INSEAD.

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Dilmah Elixir of Ceylon Tea bottle and a glass with tea cocktail on a tray

2021

Launch of Dilmah Elixir of Ceylon Tea – premium concentrates made with natural tea leaves.

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2023

Genesis by Dilmah – Centre for a Sustainable Future : Launched on MJF’s 92nd birthday at the original Dilmah site in Maligawatte, Genesis by Dilmah is a hub for sustainable enterprise and agri-entrepreneurship. It merges renewable energy, green building, and ethical business into a hands-on innovation lab​. The Centre also has an engaging and educational Ceylon Tea & Cinnamon Experience.

Dilmah 85 Reserve Launched.

Collaboration with Rockland Distilleries for Colombo No.9 Gin using Dilmah Earl Grey Tea.

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Dilmah 85 Reserve Launched.

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Box of Dilmah Finest Teast and two cups of tea

2024

Launch of Dilmah Finest Teas.

Debut of Dilmah Ceylon Cinnamon – the spice of life.

First franchise of Dilmah t-Lounge launched in Japan.

Launch in Colombo of Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge, which honours the influence of nature in crafting flavour, texture & wellness in fine tea.

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Debut of Dilmah Ceylon Cinnamon – the spice of life.

First franchise of Dilmah t-Lounge launched in Japan.

Launch in Colombo of Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge, which honours the influence of nature in crafting flavour, texture & wellness in fine tea.

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2025

Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge goes global.

Launch of Omakase – The extraordinary Ceylon Tea & Cinnamon experience, from the Dilmah Family.

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