FamilyDilmah Story HomeFamilyDilmah Story 1985The world’s first producer owned tea brand launched. Dilmah named after the Founder MJF’s sons – Dilhan and Malik. Array ( [] => [heading] => 1985 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8139 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => The world’s first producer owned tea brand launched. Dilmah named after the Founder MJF’s sons – Dilhan and Malik. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 1985 [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 ) 1988‘Do Try It’ campaign is launched featuring the teamaker MJF himself. Array ( [] => [heading] => 1988 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8140 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => ‘Do Try It’ campaign is launched featuring the teamaker MJF himself. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 1988 [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 ) 1990sThe 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. Array ( [] => [heading] => 1990s [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8141 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => 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. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 1990s [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 ) 1992Partnership with Emirates to serve fine teas in the skies. Array ( [] => [heading] => 1992 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 4460 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Partnership with Emirates to serve fine teas in the skies. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 1992 [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 ) 1994New Dilmah Tea Factory built at 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda. Array ( [] => [heading] => 1994 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8142 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => New Dilmah Tea Factory built at 111, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 1994 [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 ) 2003Hosting 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). Array ( [] => [heading] => 2003 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8151 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => 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). [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2003 [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 ) 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. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2005 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8143 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => ‘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. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2005 [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 ) 2007Inaugural 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. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2007 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8144 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => 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. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2007 [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 ) 2008Inaugural Dilmah Chefs & the Teamaker Australia programmes. Introduction of organic and ethically sourced teas, reinforcing Dilmah’s commitment to sustainability. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2008 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8145 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Inaugural Dilmah Chefs & the Teamaker Australia programmes. Introduction of organic and ethically sourced teas, reinforcing Dilmah’s commitment to sustainability. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2008 [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 ) 2009World’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. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2009 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8152 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => 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. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2009 [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 ) 2010Dilmah Chefs & the Teamaker Global Edition launched. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2010 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8153 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Dilmah Chefs & the Teamaker Global Edition launched. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2010 [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 ) 2011Launch 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. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2011 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8146 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => 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. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2011 [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 ) 2013The 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. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2013 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8154 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => 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. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2013 [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 ) 2014Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge goes global. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2014 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8155 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge goes global. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2014 [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 ) 2015Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando honoured with Oslo Business for Peace Award. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2015 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8147 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando honoured with Oslo Business for Peace Award. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2015 [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 ) 2016Merrill J. Fernando honoured with first Award for Responsible Capitalism for improving the lives of underprivileged children and deprived communities. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2016 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8148 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Merrill J. Fernando honoured with first Award for Responsible Capitalism for improving the lives of underprivileged children and deprived communities. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2016 [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 ) 2017The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School becomes World Chefs accredited. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2017 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8156 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School becomes World Chefs accredited. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2017 [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 ) 2018Dilmah Founder honoured by World Association of Chefs’ Societies with Lifetime Achievement Award. Launch of Afternoon Tea for the 21st Century. Array ( [] => [heading] => 2018 [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => image [image] => 8149 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => [video_id] => [video_thumbnail] => [show_in] => in-self ) [content] => Dilmah Founder honoured by World Association of Chefs’ Societies with Lifetime Achievement Award. Launch of Afternoon Tea for the 21st Century. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => yes [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 2018 [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 ) 2019Opening of Brew 1867 in Sri Lanka, casual gourmet spaces that reunite Ceylon tea and coffee. 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