Founders Message
More than anything, at Dilmah, we believe in being kind. Kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We spread kindness by doing everything with care and respect.
This means respecting nature - growing only the finest ingredients and protecting the environment. Respecting our workers - providing them with good working conditions and fair wages for their efforts. Respecting our customers - we do not mix our teas. We uphold the highest standards and do not compromise quality to enhance profit. We make the best tea in the world and use our earnings to support those that need that little bit of kindness the most.
Merrill J. Fernando,
Founder of Dilmah
The Dilmah Family Story
Dilmah Founder, Merrill J. Fernando devoted his life to tea in 1950. He dreamed of making the world a better tea, the finest quality, made ethically in the traditional, orthodox style, with kindness to people and nature. Four decades later, united by his vision, the 2nd and 3rd generation of his family pursue his mission with the same uncompromising commitment to Quality, Integrity and Purpose.
Named after Merrill's sons Dilhan and Malik - Brand Dilmah was born in 1985 — the world’s first grower-owned tea brand.
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