Knowledge and Training

Dilmah has traditionally taken the lead in bringing innovation to a global tea category that has suffered decline as a result of commoditisation. Signature events such as the Dilmah Thé Culinaire, Tea in Five Senses, The Mixologists and the Teamaker, Dilmah Real High Tea, and Tea Inspiration for the 21st Century are a few innovations in the tea category that seek to educate and inspire hospitality professionals to offer their guests a completely new tea experience. The events foster greater interest in quality tea and respect for this versatile beverage while disseminating information about tea.

The Dilmah School of Tea is a tea programme that seeks to inspire passion in tea through knowledge of the artisanal aspects of tea amongst hospitality professionals, tea aficionados and consumers. The emphasis is on the importance of Real Tea and the versatility of this natural herb in Tea Gastronomy, Food Pairing and Tea Mixology. The first School of Tea was first established in partnership with the Institut Paul Bocuse with the aim of upholding the traditions of tea, by cultivating a respect for tea and sharing its rich cultural heritage.

This is the world’s first Worldchefs accredited tea school that seeks to educate professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries. Today, the programme has been made available online on