A growing body of scientific evidence points to the human health benefits in tea. Yet tea growers who value quality suffer the consequences of discounting that drives them to compete with cheap, blends that are popular for the ability it gives brands to discount and lure consumers through price. That is harmful to an industry struggling to overcome an exploitative, colonial history and evolve into a sustainable, climate adapted, socially responsible tea industry.
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Perspective
by Dilhanby DilhanEverything in life is about perspective. That’s to be expected, because what we believe is conditioned by what we know and that is naturally, our point of view. That makes…
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The ingredients and aftermath of success. Sri Lankan Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara chats Over a Cuppa with Dilhan C. Fernando. 35 mins
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeATea 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…
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Promises of a Teamaker and Farmer with Merrill J. Fernando | Over a Cuppa with The World’s Most Experienced Teamaker – Part 5
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeAQuality, 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…
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Merrill J. Fernando discusses what’s next for globally respected brand Dilmah | Over a Cuppa with The World’s Most Experienced Teamaker – Part 4
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeAIn 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…
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Is there more to a business than making profit? | Over a Cuppa with The World’s Most Experienced Teamaker – Part 3
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeAIn 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…
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How can one man impact the lives of a million? Sit down for a cup with Merrill J. Fernando | Over a Cuppa with The World’s Most Experienced Teamaker – Part 2
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeAListen 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…
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The farmer, the trader and the reason it all started with Merrill J. Fernando | Over a Cuppa with The World’s Most Experienced Teamaker – Part 1
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeAIn 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.…
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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
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeATea 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…
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The Story Behind Your Cup of Tea – Episode 3 : All I want for Christmas is my Tea inspired Cocktail (or Vegan Mocktail)
by inTeGrTeAby inTeGrTeADiscover how to brew the perfect cup of tea with Dilmah CEO, Dilhan C. Fernando – and then, “break the rules of brewing” with Spanish Mixologist, Alberto Pizzaro! Learn how…