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A sneak-peak before we announce the winners!
Our first-ever Butterfly Photography Competition has wrapped up, and we’re thrilled to share a few randomly picked entries — each one a unique snapshot. We received an incredible variety of butterfly ...
Unveiling the Refreshed Dilmah Emblem
Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando made history when – in 1985 – he launched the world’s first genuinely ethical tea, grown, picked and perfected by growers for the benefit of their commun...
A walk through the Butterfly Garden and Urban Arboretum with our Dilmah Global Family.
The 11th Dilmah Global Family Conference participants visited the One Earth Centre in Moratuwa, touring the open-air Butterfly Garden, home to 70 native butterfly species and the Arboretum housing 300...
Kindness Day 2025
May 6th is a significant day for the Dilmah family – the birth anniversary of our Founder Merrill J. Fernando. When we remember him, it is not only as the world’s most experienced teamaker, but as a m...
The Gift That Keeps on Brewing
Gifting can be a daunting task – you want to make it special, enjoyable and memorable for the recipient, but you can’t help but wonder if what you’ve picked ticks all the boxes. Which is why we at Dil...
Discovering the Heart of the MJF Foundation: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Jemima Mohammed recounts her time as a volunteer at the MJF Foundation Centre West in Moratuwa… “The Merrill J. Fernando (MJF) Charitable Foundation is more than just a charity – it is a home and a sa...
Earl Grey – The Inspiration Behind a Beloved Brew
Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey from the House of Grey in England, served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 1830-1834. It is widely believed that the Earl Grey tea enjoyed by many around...
What Does ‘Avurudu’ Mean to Us?
Avurudu (Puththandu in Tamil), the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year that is usually celebrated around the 13th and 14th of April, is one of the biggest festivals on the Sri Lankan calendar. While primaril...
World Health Day Week: Talking Tea
There is a strong undercurrent driving people towards ‘healthy living’ of late – for good reason, of course. The world is becoming more and more instant and automated, whether we talk about food, work...