Dilmah: origin & history.
Merrill J. Fernando built Dilmah around tea from Sri Lanka, with his sons Dilhan and Malik woven into the family story. Alongside its everyday collections, the house explores particular estates and seasonal harvests. Uva Seasonal Flush gives that idea a precise place and moment: Aislaby Estate in the Uva region, for the 2026 Orchid Harvest edition. The tea is presented in a numbered caddy inside a hinged bamboo box. This is a way to approach the range through a harvest and its preparation, rather than through a generic black-tea label.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- Sri Lanka ↗︎
- Founder / documented history
- Merrill J. Fernando
- Product world
- Rituals to sip ↗︎
Discover the Dilmah selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
A seasonal tea is worth choosing for its origin and tasting character. The 2026 edition is a specific harvest; later seasons may differ even when the collection name remains familiar.
Where does Dilmah come from?
Dilmah is a brand of Sri Lanka origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
Discover more brands from Sri Lanka →Where can I buy Dilmah?
Where to find Dilmah.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-26. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-26. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · Dilmah

