Fine tea has the ability to dignify food in a way that no other beverage can. Functionally, tea
is an elegant accompaniment to food for its ability to cleanse the palate of fats, sweetness and
prepare the taste buds to appreciate the next dish. Good food, good tea, delicious individually
but together having the potential to produce a magical sensation on the palate.
– Dilhan C. Fernando, son of Dilmah founder Merrill J. Fernando
The t-Lounge by Dilmah offers the most comprehensive and authentic tea experience, especially relevant to the millennial generation which is leading a renaissance in tea – centred around the authenticity of tea and teas that are genuinely different. Dilmah, established and headed by the world’s most experienced tea maker, is uniquely able to deliver on that promise whilst maintaining the integrity, ethics and authenticity of the experience and every element within it.
The t-Lounge presents to visitors a cosy and inspiring space with a novel selection of healthy and innovative tea and tea-based beverages. Hot, cold or sparkling tea cocktails (where licensed), mocktails and shooters enhance the appeal of fine tea made in the traditional artisanal manner. With these, we offer an array of cakes, pastries, crêpes, sandwiches and waffles that maintain the Dilmah commitment to nutritious, healthy and sustainable food, and many of which are paired with specific teas to enhance the overall gastronomic experience.
For the tea aficionado, Seasonal and Single Estate teas are exclusively available at The t-Lounge by Dilmah. Tea tasting events and tea education events in association with the Dilmah School of Tea are organised and held at our lounges from time to time. A Leaf & Artisan Tea Society is dedicated to tea appreciation and tea-inspired events for members.
Furthermore, The t-Lounge offers the element of retail which covers the expansive range of Dilmah t-Series designer gourmet tea caddies, Dilmah Gift of Tea presenters, various merchandise and, at some venues, literature published by Dilmah Conservation and others.
The t-Lounge in Wellington is the eleventh to be launched globally, and the first in New Zealand. It follows four lounges operated in Sri Lanka, two in Kuwait, and one each in the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Brunei and The Philippines.