Dilmah’s recent series of events across Europe offered guests a rare opportunity to engage with tea in its most authentic and expressive form. From the Netherlands to the Czech Republic and on to Poland, each gathering brought together the heritage of Ceylon Tea, the craft of culinary pairing, and the creativity of experts who continue to expand the possibilities of tea in modern gastronomy.
At the beautiful Parc Broekhuizen in the Netherlands, the Tea Appreciation set the tone with an experience that combined flavour, music and storytelling. Led by Dilmah Chairman and CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, cheese expert Betty Koster and mixologist Najade Bijl, guests explored the nuances of tea through food, cheese and even music pairings. Highlights of the cheese pairing included Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers paired with Tomme de Chèvre Villageois from France and Supreme Ceylon Single Origin with Gorgonzola Dolce. It was a thoughtful progression of dishes: from pumpkin with yuzu and cacao nibs paired with Ceylon Young Hyson, to a dry-aged entrecote paired with Brilliant Breakfast, and a decadent white chocolate mousse with ginger and kaffir lime leaves paired with Dilmah Pedro Single Garden Tea.
In Prague, the 91st Dilmah School of Tea welcomed guests for a deeper exploration of tea’s history, its cultural relevance and its versatility in contemporary cuisine. Together with flair bartender Tomek Malek and the Queen of Cheese, Betty Koster, the Dilmah Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando guided participants through courses paired with teas that elevated each dish. From beetroot tartare with Supreme Ceylon Single Origin to smoked Czech trout with The Original Earl Grey, every pairing demonstrated tea’s ability to bring harmony and clarity to food. A special chocolate pairing with Cokoladove Kralovstvi and cocktails such as Elixir No Groni further expanded the appreciation of tea as both an ingredient and an experience.
The journey concluded in Warsaw at the Sofitel Victoria, where conversations on tea and wellness by Dr. Asia Wojsiat, mixology by Patryk Le Nart and dessert artistry by chocolatier Natalia Sitarska enriched a refined appreciation event.
Across Europe, Dilmah continued to champion tea with integrity, inviting guests to discover not just how tea tastes, but what it means for a purposeful ethical brand.
