Finest Ceylon TeaEstablished by Merrill J. Fernando, Dilmah tea is ethically grown, handpicked from the best Ceylon estates, and packed at source for unmatched freshness and taste. 10,000 Teas Taste Tested Weekly at DilmahAt least 10,000 teas are tasted every week at Dilmah HQ to select only the finest teas. These handpicked teas are inspected for their appearance, size, aroma, and taste to ensure they are garden fresh and full of goodness. The rigorous Dilmah Tea Test – initiated by our founder Merrill J. Fernando and continued today – is yet another example of our uncompromising commitment to quality. Array ( [] => [heading] => 10,000 Teas Taste Tested Weekly at Dilmah [sub_heading] => [media] => Array ( [media_type] => video [image] => 4133 [video_file] => [video_file_thumbnail] => [video_platform] => youtube [video_id] => BLhoxGwgmts [video_thumbnail] => 8904 [show_in] => in-lightbox ) [content] => At least 10,000 teas are tasted every week at Dilmah HQ to select only the finest teas. These handpicked teas are inspected for their appearance, size, aroma, and taste to ensure they are garden fresh and full of goodness. The rigorous Dilmah Tea Test – initiated by our founder Merrill J. Fernando and continued today – is yet another example of our uncompromising commitment to quality. [link] => [button2_link] => [image_position] => left [media_width] => 50 [is_milestone] => no [vertical_alignment] => top [section_title] => 85 Reserve [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 ) Making a Stand Our Founder, Merrill J. Fernando, made a stand for Quality, Integrity, People & Nature. Making a Stand 60 million Dilmah tea drinkers daily 111 countries have Dilmah tea available 3000 Dilmah products – the widest range of any tea company in the world 250000 direct community beneficiaries Latest News The Island Dilmah’s ECHS Bridges Kindness and Quality to Nurture the Next Generation of ChefsJanuary 12, 2026The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School (ECHS), established by Dilmah and the MJF Charitable Foundation, recently held the graduation of… Linkedin Naumi Hotels and Dilmah Tea Brew a New Chapter in HospitalityJanuary 7, 2026Naumi Hotels has signed a group-wide partnership with Dilmah Tea to introduce thoughtfully curated tea experiences across its portfolio. Naumi… The Island Dilmah Champions Sustainable Supply Chains in Sri LankaJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC has been invited to be Patron of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Supply… Visit Pressroom Family A family business, serving humanity with kindness to people and nature. Family Kindness Kindness is at the heart of everything we do at Dilmah. We spread kindness by doing everything with care and respect. Kindness Tea Dilmah has a tea for every mood and occasion, from everyday gourmet tea to luxury teas & infusions, and extraordinary gifts of tea. Our Tea Experience Combining respect for tradition with the love of artisans and continuous exploration of experiential innovation in tea, herbs and spices. Experience MJF Group The MJF Group is a diversified family business involved in agriculture, agri value addition, luxury leisure, property, machinery solutions, renewable energy, transport and packaging. MJF Group Sustainability Building a more sustainable, resilient future by shaping our work around long-term impact for people, communities and the planet. Sustainability Real Ceylon Cinnamon Dilmah presents the finest Ceylon Cinnamon to the world, grown within the GI-certified Kahawatte Plantation. CINNAMON
The Island Dilmah’s ECHS Bridges Kindness and Quality to Nurture the Next Generation of ChefsJanuary 12, 2026The Empower Culinary & Hospitality School (ECHS), established by Dilmah and the MJF Charitable Foundation, recently held the graduation of…
Linkedin Naumi Hotels and Dilmah Tea Brew a New Chapter in HospitalityJanuary 7, 2026Naumi Hotels has signed a group-wide partnership with Dilmah Tea to introduce thoughtfully curated tea experiences across its portfolio. Naumi…
The Island Dilmah Champions Sustainable Supply Chains in Sri LankaJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC has been invited to be Patron of the UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Supply…