Dilhan C. Fernando
Championing Taste, Kindness & a Bright Future for Tea
Dilmah Tea, the world’s first producer-owned tea brand, marked its 40th anniversary with a transformative tour across Australia and New Zealand in June and July 2025 as part of a series of events. Mor...
A Cup of Kindness for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
Dilmah is no stranger to sharing kindness for a worthy cause, particularly in relation to cancer care and treatment. At home in Sri Lanka, Dilmah has a close, long-standing association with Suwa Arana...
Jono and Ben Raise a (Golden) Cuppa to Sri Lanka
Jono and Ben are no strangers to radio and television audiences in New Zealand. Having been in the entertainment industry since 2012, the duo is known for their witty humour, and currently co-host The...
From Endane to the East: Expanding Sustainable Beekeeping with ‘Bee A Keeper’
Beekeeping can be more than just honey; it’s about sustainability, livelihoods, and protecting ecosystems. Taking the First Steps Towards Sustainable Beekeeping Our Bee A Keeper project started in End...
Towards a Sustainable Future, Together
“Sustainability is our strength, resilience and competitive edge,” said Dilhan C. Fernando, Chairman of Dilmah Tea, to over 100 supply chain stakeholders at the third ‘Stronger Together’ event. ...
Swipe Right for Love (Cake)
If you are a Sri Lankan, or live in Sri Lanka, or have any Sri Lankan friends in your life, then chances are that you’ve already met Love Cake. She is regal, has great taste and – like her name sugges...
Myth Busters 2: Milk and Caffeine
Let’s look at a couple of misleading perceptions pertaining to drinking tea with milk, and the caffeine content of tea, which Tea Grower and Dilmah Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando categorically classifies...
Myth Busters 1: Black Tea and Tea Dust
Let’s look at a couple of misleading perceptions pertaining to black tea and tea dust, which Tea Grower and Dilmah Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando categorically classifies as Tea Myths. Tea Myth: All blac...