Dilmah Tea

Savera Weerasinghe the dynamic co-founder of Ananta Sustainables, is an absolute powerhouse and an advocate of change. Listen as she sheds light on how our current consumption model and waste management methods are setting us up for failure, and what structural and systemic shifts we need, to render disposable packaging obsolete.

Join Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, over a cuppa with Black Hat Chef - Bernd Uber as they discuss what it means to be a Cook and Chef in the 21st Century. He dishes out what it means to cook with respect for food, while keeping up with food trends. Chef Bernd Uber also reveals the attributes that make an ordinary cook, a great chef - listen in to find out!

Listen to the melody born out of the combination of reputed instrumentalist, Ravibandu Vidyapathy’s favourite tea, and his favourite traditional drum. Journey with Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, and Ravibandu, in exploring the taste & soul of Premium English Breakfast Tea, Premium Earl Grey Tea and Premium Extra Strength Tea, as they are brought to life with music.

Like the sounding of Magul Bera (Ceremonial Drums) to herald the auspicious start of an event, drinking a strong cup of tea energises the beginning of a great day. Listen to feelings and music generated from the soul, in this podcast with Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, and reputed instrumentalist, Ravibandu Vidyapathy. Warmth, energy and vitality run rampant in this conversation on Tropical Breakfast Tea, Ceylon Spice Chai, Oolong Tea and Green Tea with Natural Jasmine from Dilmah’s Inspiration Range.

A gunshot, a murder, and a little dog. A few weeks before Christmas in the year 1880, there was a gunshot at half past 7pm and a Liverpool gentleman was found murdered on Mousa Estate – caused by a series of events which involved his little dog, Lugs.

Follow us for more Yarns and Anecdotes from The History of Ceylon Tea by Dilmah.

This edition of ‘Inspired Conversations Over a Cuppa’ is a tribute to one of our favourite animals, the elephant. Chatting with us about all things elephant-related, are Dr. Jayantha Wattavidanage and Dr. Enoka Kudavidanage, two of Sri Lanka's leading conservation biologists. Join in, as they share stories from the wild, reminisce and share fascinating facts on what makes this gentle giant a true Flagship species.

In this edition of VIP Chat over a Cuppa, we sit with Mark Blong from the sunshine coast of Australia. Mark, a café owner and the Head of Culinary Operations at two hotels in Darling Harbor, holds a particular favoritism for the Rose with French Vanilla Tea.

Take a minute to listen to his thoughts and experience of enrolling at the Dilmah School of Tea.

t-Radio teams up with Spanish Sous Chef, Daniel Franco, based at the Ritz Carlton in Koh Samui, Thailand. Daniel speaks admirably of the work the MJF Charitable Foundation carries out.

Click below to catch how Daniel’s preference of Black Tea precedes over his old flame; Green Tea.

An avid enthusiast of all things wood apple and Latino music, Gregory Powell works at the elegant 5-star Gulf Hotel in Bahrain. Enjoying his time at the 70th Dilmah School of Tea, Greg comments that the knowledge sharing was exemplary, and the proceedings were carried out without a hitch.

Tune in to listen to Greg’s side of the story.

Follow Robert Schinkel, mixologist extraordinaire, as he takes you on a journey to Sri Lanka’s tea country waking up with the sun. He chats about Tea being the most social drink, bringing people together and its association to strong memories.

Learn how to brew your own moment of luxury, with Robert.