Over a Cuppa

Founded in 1985, Dilmah Tea has grown from a household name in Sri Lanka to an international icon of Ceylonese tea available in over 100 countries.

But now as Sri Lanka's economy crashes and global supply chains issues continue to plague the world, how will Dilmah continue its operations?

And what role can it play in rebuilding Sri Lanka's economy moving forward? We speak to CEO Dilhan Fernando to get his thoughts.

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Philip See

Source: https://bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/dilmah-tea-dilhan-c-fernando-legacy-purpose-before-profit

Join Jodi-Ann Palmer in the studio as we talk about her life as a business woman, culinarian and internationally recognized Chef based in South Africa. Listen to how she altered her business model to cope with the changes the pandemic brought on, and reminisce about meeting like-minded people at Chefs and the Teamaker, leading to her most memorable moments with Dilmah!

Join this episode of Over a Cuppa with Dilhan C. Fernando, Tea grower and CEO of Dilmah Tea, in conversation with Prof. Romesh Jayasinghe - a psychologist & hypnotherapist with 14 years of clinical and professional experience. The start of the pandemic has brought on physical and mental hardships worldwide - listen as Prof. Jayasinghe elaborates on a few pointers on spotting the early signs of deteriorating mental health, and how to simply assist the individual as an empathetic family member, friend or colleague.

Listen to a podcast based on a fascinating tale penned by Hugh Karunanayake, on the association between a prominent and pioneering English tea planter and his Tamil cook in the 80’s in Ceylon. Find out how a cook made a life for himself in the UK, after blazing a trail in western oriented cuisine in Ceylon. Now, 135 years later, the cook - Daniel Santiagoe is remembered for posterity as the first-ever author of a cookery book based on Ceylonese cookery. Titled “The Curry Cook’s Assistant”, it was first published in London in 1886.

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In this Chat Over a Cuppa, Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando has an interesting discussion with Dr. Prithiviraj Fernando, Chairman, Trustee and Scientist at the Centre for Conservation and Research, and elephant enthusiast to find answers to these questions and more!

As the Director of FoodCult - a F&B integrated communications agency focused exclusively on all things food and beverage, Jenny Tan has a wide array of skills and experiences up her sleeve. Join this episode of Over a Cuppa and find out what sort of insight Jenny gained from her time working with Dilmah and the World Association of Chefs' Societies.

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Join Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando and son, Dilhan C. Fernando in conversation this World Tea Day, celebrating a handcrafted journey with the World’s Most Experienced Teamaker. Listen to words of wisdom gained from decades of experience, right here on Tea Radio.

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Tea is a brew for the senses but what does it have in common with Jazz? Get into the groove to find out in this 20-minute special episode inspired by questions asked at our Story Behind Your Cup of Tea webinar series. Join Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando together with Sri Lanka’s dynamic blues singer and guitarist, Jerome Speldewinde.