Tea inspiration, from Dilmah

At the heart of gastronomy, there is tea. This could be considered as the richest medium in which one could understand the complexity in Tea. Using the finest Ceylon Tea – Dilmah – in the preparation of various cuisines adds a new dimension of taste, texture and flavour to food.

Tea Mixology has now become a familiar term in relation to beverages made with tea. It is the art of respectfully combining nature’s most indulgent herbal beverage, with other ingredients to produce tea inspired cocktails, mocktails and shooters.

Tea Inspiration for the 21^st Century - Ti21 - is a global contest designed by Ceylon Tea growing family Dilmah, to express the natural sophistication and taste in fine tea through gastronomy and mixology.

Introducing tea inspiration to food and drinks making them extraordinary in flavour and natural goodness. Pushing the culinary world beyond its rim by using tea as a seasoning, tenderiser, infusion, dessert or even a garnish.

Crafting a seven star luxury tea experience and offering the discerning guests an unparalleled experience which not only encompasses a traditional cup of tea but a new world of luxurious indulgence through tea gastronomy and tea mixology.

Those awarded for exceptional display of tea inspiration in gastronomy, mixology while upholding the respect for tea with regards to its provenance, aroma, taste, texture and its harmonious and creative integration into a tea inspired masterpiece.

Tea Inspired Challenges bring out, foster and reward creativity, inspiration and magic in food, drink and aura when it comes to tea, creating a world where tea is revolutionised and pushed beyond the rim.

At the heart of Dilmah lies the notion that fine tea is a pleasure to be experienced in literally every sense. ‘Tea in Five Senses’ is an innovation to create an understanding of the versatility and the tantalising luxury of tea in all senses.

The t-Lounge by Dilmah is an upscale, elegant place designed around the enjoyment and appreciation of fine tea; complemented by light snacks and tea inspired food and beverages.