Try Dilmah Watte Loose Teas

Dilmah Watte Teas are now available for tea drinkers who want the best at a reasonable price.  Dilmah Tea Watte series consist of 4 teas: Ran Watte, Uda Watte, Meda Watte and Yata Watte. Each of the teas, offered as loose tea in 4.4 ounce tin caddies, has its own personality.

Dilmah Yata Watte brews a dark brown. It tastes round, full, almost muscular and juicy, with elements of ever so slightly sweet. The tea is low Grown (up to 1,000 feet above sea level). It is heavy, robust and deep in color.

Dilmah Meda Watte offers an immediate sensation of strong, rich and full bodied flavor, with an extra dimension of complexity and extract leading to a very satisfying mouth feel. It is mid Grown (2,000-3,000 feet above sea level). The tea is strong, rich and full-bodied.

Dilmah Uda Watte is medium brown with tints of orange. An almost savory taste, fruity, exotic perfume with a balance in taste from the ample tannins, strong but not brooding. A tea that is delicate, radiant and elegant. It is high Grown (4,000-5,000 feet above sea level). The tea is full-bodied, rounded and refreshing.

Dilmah Ran Watte brews a golden orange color. Elegant structure, like a fine Champagne. It is smooth, with a pinch of spiciness and a fine aroma with some peach and other citrus fruit. The tea is High grown (6,000 feet above sea level) and has delicate infusion, light and mellow.

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An Excellent Video on Tea & Health

Tea is very healthy for you.  But some of the information about the health benefits of tea can be confusing.  We found  an excellent video summarizing tea and health.  We cant show the video yet on our blog so you will have to go to Dilmah.com to watch it.  Once you get to the page, look for the video on the right hand side of the page toward the bottom.  Make sure to watch the video in full screen mode since it is small.

The video is about 6 minutes long.  It is very worthwhile. Once we get permission to use the video, we will put in here (we want to act above board).

You should visit Dilmah’ s web site. It has a lot of great information on the health benfeits of tea.

Of course, make sure to return to teadog.com when you are ready to buy your Dilmah Tea.

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Try Something New: Green Tea with Lemongrass

Looking to spice up your green tea experience? Then try a green tea with lemongrass from Dilmah Tea.

Many people drink green tea or try to drink green tea for health reasons.    We agree that many green teas dont taste very good.  This tea will kick up your green tea habit.  You will even look forward to having a cup of green tea.

Dilmah Green Tea with Lemongrass is a pure Ceylon green tea, finely balanced with the lightly citrus, herbal character of natural lemongrass. A mild and refreshing green tea.

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Try a Green Tea with Ginger for Something New

If you are looking for a change from your ordinary green tea, try green tea with ginger. Dilmah Tea of Sri Lanka makes an excellent Green Tea with Ginger.

Dilmah grown their green tea in Sri Lanka, home of some of the world’s best tea.  Dilmah Green Tea with Ginger is  a pure Ceylon green tea that includes pieces of natural ginger for a sharp and spicy character. An invigorating and distinctive green tea.

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Ever Tried Italian Almond Tea?

Almonds are a favorite.  Dilmah offers an Italian Almond Tea.  A medium strength Ceylon tea, fragrant and with a slightly sweet almond finish. Mid-elevation Ceylon Tea from Dombagastalawa Estate fused with the bitter-sweet flavor of Italian Almond.

The slightly malty Ceylon Tea produces a deep amber infusion which is envloped by a delicious aroma of amaretto. The tea has a nutty, sweet edge with a rich body. Ideal taken with sweet cakes and pastries, or for something different, as a t-Shakem brewed strong cooled and poured over vanilla ice cream.

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White Tea: Dilmah

For tea drinkers new to White Tea, Dimah Tea offers a great introduction. Dilmah White Tea is a rare, sophisticated indulgence.

Silver Tips, commonly known as White Tea, is a very rare Ceylon tea, extremely limited in production – just a few hundred kilos per year. Understandably, it is one of the most expensive teas. Silver Tips is entirely handmade.

At the Kahawatte tea gardens, Dilmah maintain a small team of experienced pickers to handpick just the buds from select bushes of a particular variety. The tiny crop is then placed in raw silk pouches and spread over black flannel surfaced trays for drying. The tea is throughout shielded from direct sunlight. The whole process is managed meticulously, protecting the buds from any damage and over exposure.

Each kilogram of Silver Tips is the equivalent of four kilograms of fresh buds. Silver Tips are velvety to the touch and produces a pale liquor tinged with yellow – very delicate and subtle in flavor.

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Irish Breakfast Tea: Dilmah

Many tea companies make an Irish Breakfast tea. If you are a fan of this kind of tea, you should try Dilmah Irish Breakfast tea, an excellent brisk, full-bodied tea.

The Irish enjoy their tea strong and dark. This Single Origin Ceylon tea is rich and intense, with a malty finish. It is dark in appearance with hues of burgundy and chocolate.

Dilmah is entirely grown, handpicked and packaged in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), producer of the world’s finest tea. Single origin explains why Dilmah is fresher, richer and full of flavor. Discerning tea drinkers will recognize the distinct difference in the very first sip.

Packaged in Sri Lanka within days of picking fresh leaf in the tea fields, maximizes freshness, the key to antioxidants in tea.

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Spotlight on Vanilla Tea: Dilmah Vanilla Ceylon Tea

Another in a series focusing on vanilla tea. An excellent cup of tea is Dilmah Vanilla Tea, a flavored black tea.

A light, bright tea with a sensual and aromatic finish. The combination of high grown Ceylon and the inspiring aroma of Vanilla make this a delightful tea. High elevation Ceylon Tea in perfect balance with the exotic, creamy aroma of Vanilla, this is a high quality tea with a fun aspect.

Ideal taken straight, perhaps with a touch of sugar if desired. While the tea is infusing, savour the aroma of tea mingling with Vanilla. Tasting notes – Granular with deep dark brown colors found in aged Cognac (browns as well as blacks, purples and flecks of orange from the vanilla).

A medium bodied tea of chestnut colored liquor. Aromas of sour preserved plum and vanilla butter can be detected on the nose. However, what emerges in the mouth hints of magnolia and plum. This velvety textured tea is indulgent and engaging.

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Story of Dilmah Tea

A great video giving a summary of Dilmah Tea. Although this video aired in countries beside the US, it will give a great summary of Dilmah. If you have not tried Dilmah Tea, you should, it is very high quality and reasonably priced.

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Green Tea from Sri Lanka

Did you know that green tea grows in Sri Lanka? Although mostly known for black tea, Sri Lanka offers high quality green tea. Dilmah Tea of Sri Lanka offers 4 varieties of green tea.

Dilmah Green tea are available in 20 tea bags per box. All teabags are individually wrapped. Plus, all Dilmah Green tea are available for only $3.99.

For the purist, Dilmah Green Tea is a gentle and mild Ceylon green tea. Dilmah Green Tea with Ginger is pure Ceylon green tea that includes pieces of natural ginger for a sharp and spicy character. An invigorating and distinctive green tea.

Dilmah Green with Lemongrass is a pure Ceylon green tea, finely balanced with the lightly citrus, herbal character of natural lemongrass. A mild and refreshing green tea. Dilmah Green Tea with Moroccan Mint is a sparkling brew of naturally reviving mint leaves and gentle Ceylon green tea.

Dilmah is entirely grown, handpicked and packaged in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), producer of the world’s finest tea. Single origin explains why Dilmah s fresher, richer and full of flavor. Discerning tea drinkers will recognize the distinct difference in the very first sip.

Ordinary teas have abandoned the centuries old “orthodox” method or manufacturing for the fast track CTC (cut twist curl) method to meet demand for a quicker brew from tea bags. This sacrifices the character and real taste of tea. Dilmah stands firmly by traditional tea making methods, which explains why Dilmah tea tastes different.

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