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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.

How versatile is an elephant’s trunk? How complicated is #HumanElephantConflict and is it possible to find a sustainable solution? Do Asian and African elephants have similar social lives? 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.

Tea Radio had the opportunity to sit down with Spanish Mixologist Alberto Pizarro in this edition of a Chat Over a Cuppa. Listen in as this multi-award winning mixologist as he talks about the current trends in mixology, and discover his favourite tea inspired guilty pleasure!

Thank you for joining our Special Live Webinar: Celebrating a Handcrafted Journey with the World’s Most Experienced Teamaker. Due to bad weather and poor video quality, we have decided that Dilmah Founder – Merrill J. Fernando’s wisdom is best shared as clearly as possible.

Dilhan chats with American author and tea aficionado, Tony Gebely on tea, and the philosophy and politics of tea

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.

Listen to the story of Patrick Francis Hadow, fondly known as Frank. Did you know that in 1878, a 23-year-old Frank Hadow, on leave from his plantation in Ceylon, competed in the 2nd Wimbledon Championship and secured the singles title by defeating Spencer Gore in the Challenge Round? Hadow is also credited with the invention of the ‘Lob’, a potent weapon then - as no one had yet learned the overhead smash. Listen to this podcast, adapted from the article titled ‘The Wimbledon Championship & the Plantation Connection’, written by Anura Gunasekera.

Dilhan chats with Devaka Weerakoon Ph.D, Senior Professor of Zoology at Colombo University on why a forest is greater than its trees. The conversation is supported by images and examples from the eminent Professor Weerakoon’s experience in Sri Lanka on the value of forests for human welfare and survival and concludes with an exploration of what life would be without forests.

In this Chat Over a Cuppa, Dilhan C. Fernando has an insightful discussion with IUCN Director of Global Ecosystem Management Programme, Dr. Radhika Murti. Listen in as Dr. Murti answers pressing issues such as how nature can help deliver solutions for water scarcity and mitigate the damaging impact of natural disasters. However, nature-based solutions won’t solve everything, thus a mix of behavioral change, reprioritizing, and being able to tap into nature’s power is needed.

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Join Author of The Good Country Equation and Founder of the Good Country Index, Simon Anholt, and Tea Grower & Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando in conversation about culture, the priority of education, government systems, social engineering, microscopic view VS telescopic view, and collaboration over competition for the sake of humanity. Listen to this powerful, thought-provoking podcast here. “You’re responsible for your own premises and your own territory… and for every inch of the earth’s surface and the atmosphere above it, and the soil beneath it – whether you like it or not. If you don’t like it, you shouldn’t be in a position of power or authority because that is the rule of life on Earth today. The sooner people begin to understand that, the sooner we’ll get the right people aspiring to positions of power and responsibility.” – Simon Anholt

Studies have found that theanine and polyphenols found in tea can boost your immunity, while antioxidants in tea can help fight non-communicable diseases. Episode 02 from our Story Behind Your Cup of Tea webinar series, Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando and Dr. Tissa Amarakoon; author of Tea & Your Health, former Deputy Director Research at the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka and currently Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya discuss the goodness in your cuppa!

The story of the murder of George Pope, the tough and strict disciplinarian Superintendent of Stellenberg Group, Uda Pussellawa. Pope, who had earlier threateningly vetoed the estate labourers’ request to form a union on Stellenberg, was subsequently murdered by six labourers, led by the aspiring union leader Ramasamy Weeraswamy. Adapted from an article written by Bernard Vancuylenberg.

Tale of the ill-fated robbery by the feared underworld figure of the day, “Laathara Baas” and his gang, which resulted in the death of Bruce Whitehouse, Superintendent of Madampe Group, Rakwana in the Ratnapura district. Adapted from an article written by Bernard Vancuylenberg.

What has Cricket taught Mahela about life? Listen to this episode of a chat over a cuppa with Cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene and Dilhan C. Fernando - 20 mins Tea grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando chats with Former Cricketer of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and Chairman of the National Sports Council Mahela Jayawardene. Find out what’s behind Mahela’s success and his advice to the younger generation. All this and more on this short podcast.

S. Kamalanathan – Head of Operations for the MJF Charitable Foundation speaks about his experiences working with estate communities over the last four and a half decades. He speaks candidly about how leaders, educators, estate managers, policy makers, and the communities can work together to create lasting change on the estates. 34 mins

Tea grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, in conversation with former Captain of Sri Lanka’s National Cricket Team, and President of the MCC, Kumar Sangakkara on success, humility and more.

Quality, freshness and integrity in every single pack; this is a promise only a farmer can make. Teamaker and Farmer, Merrill J. Fernando chats about this with son, Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando on this episode of Over a Cuppa.

In this chat ‘Over a Cuppa’, the World’s Most Experienced Teamaker, Merrill J. Fernando, shares his thoughts with his son (and Dilmah CEO), Dilhan C. Fernando, about the next 25 years for the world’s only producer owned brand - Dilmah. His aim is for Dilmah to be a globally respected brand for its quality and its philosophy of caring for a neighbour and sharing with the poor.

In this episode of Over a Cuppa on Tea Radio, Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando shares a cuppa and a conversation with his father on the purpose beyond profit of Dilmah Tea; the purpose of changing lives. Merrill J. Fernando affirms that he wants to go down in history as the man who devoted his life to make the world a better place.

Listen as Merrill J. Fernando talks about how the philosophy of business being a matter of human service came to be. In conversation ‘Over a Cuppa’ with his son, Dilhan C. Fernando, Mr. Dilmah answers the question of how he feels to have impacted the lives of thousands of people through his MJF Charitable Foundation’s centres and how his business has become meaningful as its success is being shared.

In this Over a Cuppa podcast, father and son sit down to talk about the farmer, the trader, and the inception of Dilmah Tea. Listen as Mr. Dilmah, Merrill J. Fernando, tells the world why he started it all, how he realised his dreams, and how his passion drove him to change the world of tea and uplift the lives of the farmers, in conversation with his son, Dilhan C. Fernando.

What is the connection between environment and faith and belief? Using faith and belief as an indirect tool for conservation, Professor Jayantha Wattavidanage explains it all. He is a popular media personality and a leading conservation biologist in Sri Lanka.

Explore the importance of understanding the intricate balance between development and conservation. Dr. Kudavidanage is a senior lecturer in Ecology and Conservation Biology at the Department of Natural Resources, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Who in her career, has worked with various governmental and non-governmental organizations research institutes, scientific bodies and NGOs to bridge the gap between the scientists, decision makers and the community.

Do women have a slight edge and a natural calling to be a nurturer of nature? To explore this further, we have two ladies with a passion for conservation; Sunela Jayewardene - Sri Lanka’s leading environmental architect, and Dr. Kudavidanage - an academic, currently lecturing at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Sunela Jayewardene is a power house with multiple strengths and talents. She is probably best known as Sri Lanka’s Leading Environmental Architect. Today, we are lucky to have her with us in the studio to discover the green mind behind the green designs.

Mother-daughter duo Savera and Sunela share intergenerational perspectives and stories on the importance of collaboration; when building a community of informed and empowered women of all ages with a curiosity for knowledge, a passion for change and an understanding of the natural environment.

Savera Weerasinghe the dynamic co-founder of Ananta Sustainables, is an absolute powerhouse and an advocate of change. Listen as she sheds light on how our current consumption model and waste management methods are setting us up for failure, and what structural and systemic shifts we need, to render disposable packaging obsolete.

Join Tea Grower and Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, over a cuppa with Black Hat Chef - Bernd Uber as they discuss what it means to be a Cook and Chef in the 21st Century. He dishes out what it means to cook with respect for food, while keeping up with food trends. Chef Bernd Uber also reveals the attributes that make an ordinary cook, a great chef - listen in to find out!

Listen to the melody born out of the combination of reputed instrumentalist, Ravibandu Vidyapathy’s favourite tea, and his favourite traditional drum. Journey with Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, and Ravibandu, in exploring the taste & soul of Premium English Breakfast Tea, Premium Earl Grey Tea and Premium Extra Strength Tea, as they are brought to life with music.

Like the sounding of Magul Bera (Ceremonial Drums) to herald the auspicious start of an event, drinking a strong cup of tea energises the beginning of a great day. Listen to feelings and music generated from the soul, in this podcast with Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando, and reputed instrumentalist, Ravibandu Vidyapathy. Warmth, energy and vitality run rampant in this conversation on Tropical Breakfast Tea, Ceylon Spice Chai, Oolong Tea and Green Tea with Natural Jasmine from Dilmah’s Inspiration Range.

A gunshot, a murder, and a little dog. A few weeks before Christmas in the year 1880, there was a gunshot at half past 7pm and a Liverpool gentleman was found murdered on Mousa Estate – caused by a series of events which involved his little dog, Lugs. Follow us for more Yarns and Anecdotes from The History of Ceylon Tea by Dilmah.

This edition of ‘Inspired Conversations Over a Cuppa’ is a tribute to one of our favourite animals, the elephant. Chatting with us about all things elephant-related, are Dr. Jayantha Wattavidanage and Dr. Enoka Kudavidanage, two of Sri Lanka's leading conservation biologists. Join in, as they share stories from the wild, reminisce and share fascinating facts on what makes this gentle giant a true Flagship species.

In this edition of VIP Chat over a Cuppa, we sit with Mark Blong from the sunshine coast of Australia. Mark, a café owner and the Head of Culinary Operations at two hotels in Darling Harbor, holds a particular favoritism for the Rose with French Vanilla Tea. Take a minute to listen to his thoughts and experience of enrolling at the Dilmah School of Tea.

t-Radio teams up with Spanish Sous Chef, Daniel Franco, based at the Ritz Carlton in Koh Samui, Thailand. Daniel speaks admirably of the work the MJF Charitable Foundation carries out. Click below to catch how Daniel’s preference of Black Tea precedes over his old flame; Green Tea.

An avid enthusiast of all things wood apple and Latino music, Gregory Powell works at the elegant 5-star Gulf Hotel in Bahrain. Enjoying his time at the 70th Dilmah School of Tea, Greg comments that the knowledge sharing was exemplary, and the proceedings were carried out without a hitch. Tune in to listen to Greg’s side of the story.

Follow Robert Schinkel, mixologist extraordinaire, as he takes you on a journey to Sri Lanka’s tea country waking up with the sun. He chats about Tea being the most social drink, bringing people together and its association to strong memories. Learn how to brew your own moment of luxury, with Robert.

The author of Tea and Your Health sits down with us on today’s segment of VIP Chat Over a Cuppa. Dr. Amarakoon is a firm advocate that wellness is a compilation of physical and mental health along with a healthy diet. Long time tea drinkers are more likely to reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. Tune in to find out why!

The Queen of Cheese herself is in the studio today! Betty Koster from the Netherlands raves about Dilmah’s Oolong Tea in this episode of VIP Chat Over a Cuppa. Talking about the difference between how people drink their tea; from how it’s presented and to how it’s paired, Betty is big on experiencing tea first hand. Tune in to hear Betty’s thoughts on the health benefits of Tea!

Originally from Scotland but now based in England, Jane Milton is our newest guest on VIP Chat Over a Cuppa. As the 1st person to be certified a Tea Sommelier by the Tea Association of Canada, and brains behind a food & drink manufacturing consultancy operating in England and overseas, Jane was introduced to Dilmah in 2013 in the form of a partnership between Tea and Cake. Start streaming now to find out more about Jane’s overwhelming experiences at the 70th Dilmah School of Tea!

It’s about taste, but it’s also about natural goodness for the body and mind. Dilmah makes wellness, delicious.

It’s about taste, but it’s also about natural goodness for the body and mind. Dilmah makes wellness, delicious.

It’s about taste, but it’s also about natural goodness for the body and mind. Dilmah makes wellness, delicious.

Same place, same time. We're glad and ready to welcome you back to enjoy the warmth and delight of dining in at t-Lounge by Dilmah. All our outlets including tLounge & Bar by Dilmah are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will be operating at half capacity, enabling everyone to maintain a social distance of 1m. Kindly help everyone and yourselves by adhering to health regulations. See you soon!

A phased approach to lifting lockdown restrictions has already begun in the island and around the world. But that doesn't mean that the deadly Coronavirus has gone away. As we countdown the days until we can mingle with friends and family like we used to, just remember that even as some restrictions loosen, there is still much we don't know about the long term behaviour of this viral disease. Therefore, in order to stay prepared, we at t-radio present a few precautions to follow...

A phased approach to lifting lockdown restrictions has already begun in the island and around the world. But that doesn't mean that the deadly Coronavirus has gone away. As we countdown the days until we can mingle with friends and family like we used to, just remember that even as some restrictions loosen, there is still much we don't know about the long term behaviour of this viral disease. Therefore, in order to stay prepared, we at t-radio present a few precautions to follow...

A phased approach to lifting lockdown restrictions has already begun in the island and around the world. But that doesn't mean that the deadly Coronavirus has gone away. As we countdown the days until we can mingle with friends and family like we used to, just remember that even as some restrictions loosen, there is still much we don't know about the long term behaviour of this viral disease. Therefore, in order to stay prepared, we at t-radio present a few precautions to follow...

A phased approach to lifting lockdown restrictions has already begun in the island and around the world. But that doesn't mean that the deadly Coronavirus has gone away. As we countdown the days until we can mingle with friends and family like we used to, just remember that even as some restrictions loosen, there is still much we don't know about the long term behaviour of this viral disease. Therefore, in order to stay prepared, we at t-radio present a few precautions to follow...

A phased approach to lifting lockdown restrictions has already begun in the island and around the world. But that doesn't mean that the deadly Coronavirus has gone away. As we countdown the days until we can mingle with friends and family like we used to, just remember that even as some restrictions loosen, there is still much we don't know about the long term behaviour of this viral disease. Therefore, in order to stay prepared, we at t-radio present a few precautions to follow...

While most of us spent the past 8 weeks within the confines of our homes, a very special member of the Dilmah family had his first taste of freedom after spending 8 years at the Elephant Transit Home patiently to return to the wilderness of Udawalawe, his true home. Read about Dilmah Conservation’s elephant conservation initiatives: https://www.dilmahconservation.org/initiatives/biodiversity/udawalawa-wildlife-program.html

There’s no better time to learn a new skill, especially one that helps you relax while in Nature… than Home Gardening! Over the next few days, Dilmah Conservation will share tips and tricks from our publication ‘A Guide to Eco Friendly Home Gardening’ to get you started – with everything from how to prepare your soil for planting, to making your own natural pesticides and repellents to keep the bugs at bay!

Preparing the soil prior to planting is a must! Turning the soil over and exposing it to air and sun can get rid of existing germs and pests. The sun is a natural disinfectant for us too, so make sure you enjoy Nature’s gift of immunity and Vitamin D by getting a healthy dose of fresh air and sunshine! You may find details on page 54 and 55 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks

Preparing the soil prior to planting is a must! Turning the soil over and exposing it to air and sun can get rid of existing germs and pests. The sun is a natural disinfectant for us too, so make sure you enjoy Nature’s gift of immunity and Vitamin D by getting a healthy dose of fresh air and sunshine! You may find details on page 54 and 55 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks

Just 30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity is essential for a sound body, mind and soul. Keep fit at home by gardening or raking leaves for 30 – 45 minutes. Page 50 and 51 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks, lets you in on the secrets of turning leaf litter into dry compost

Step 1: Drink tea! Scientific research shows that the polyphenols and theanine present in tea can enhance the activity of the cells and the molecules in the immune system, leading to a more enhanced immune response. Step 2: Use the tea grounds, food scraps and other household waste collected to compost at home. Sustainably managing your waste and free organic fertilizer is a win-win! Page 52 and 53 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks shows you how it’s done:

Did you know that the aroma and taste of herbs like basil, coriander, dill fennel, peppermint and spearmint keep insects away? They are also packed with nutrients and would fit neatly on a balcony garden! Grow these herbs using a Wall Sack Model or by upcycling your plastic bottles at home as herb holders. Page 38 and 46 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks tell you all you need to know

Harsh chemical repellents disrupt the natural balance of your garden ecosystems and can be harmful for all living organisms, including pets and children. However, Nature has a way of providing clean solutions to organic gardeners; in Sri Lanka and India, Margosa (Neem) based solutions have been used for centuries to keep insects away! Page 63 and 64 of A guide to eco friendly home gardening on DIlmah tea.com/tea inspired ebooks walks you through making your own insect repellent

t-Radio wishes Mr. Merrill J. Fernando a very happy birthday with God's blessings in abundance! You changed lives by showing the world how to enjoy their blessings by sharing...

We're raising a cup of kindness to our humble founder and of 6th May, in celebration of his 70th year in tea and 90th birthday. Dilmah is more than a tea. It's a purpose that lies beyond profit, to make business a matter of human service. To those who chose our ethical tea from day one, Thank you. To those who have not tried Dilmah yet, Do Try It!

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