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Tea & the problems of mankind
Author: Dilhan, September 19th, 2008
For centuries, problems of mankind have been solved over a cup of tea. Whether they were problems between nations, between businesses, even in families between husbands & wives, tea has been the soothing balm that helped their solution. The simple act of pouring a cup of tea is, in itself, an ice-breaker, providing pleasurable anticipation of the goodness that is to follow. I have dedicated nearly 60 years of my life to providing that cup of tea: not only to solve problems but to add sunshine to your day, with the first sip of Dilmah. Merrill J. Fernando Founder of Dilmah Tea... Read the rest of this entry » Is it CSR or just business as usual? Author: Dilhan, July 28th, 2008 The June 2008 issue of ‘The Director’ Magazine of the IoD, included a well researched feature on the subject of CSR. It was to me, an informative, yet bewildering overview of the subject. Informative because it is a comprehensive and well researched feature, bewildering because in many cases, the businesses that practice this ‘corporate social responsibility’ – apparently with the aim of helping people and the environment - are taking a very un-businesslike approach to the matter. The difference between businesses and charities - in general of course - is that the former usually has clear, measurable and efficiently implemented outcomes, whilst the latter are often limited in their relevance by their adoption of inappropriately focused and sometimes impractical methodology. The combination of the two, using businesses – and businesslike methods - to help people and the environment may therefore offer a potent solution to the ills of our 21st century society. CSR should therefore be... Read the rest of this entry » Passion Author: Dilhan, June 28th, 2008 
Passion. The word conjures up a myriad of images but the relevance of passion that ranks as most significant in our world in 2008, has to be that of 'dedication'. The concepts of 'specialization', 'a job for life' and 'devotion' to a mission' are mostly obsolete today, replaced by gross commercialism in every aspect of life, and the mediocrity associated with that. Yet as our world accelerates towards its soulless and profit driven future, the futility of that goal and the severity of its implementation make it obvious that passion is more relevant today than it ever was.
Passion is a differentiating ingredient that has led great men and women to excel through their dedication and commitment to a cause, whether a product...Read the rest of this entry » Tea in the first sense Author: Dilhan, June 21st, 2008 
Fine Tea has so many parallels with fine wine, fine cigars and other indulgences. To experience tea in the most complete and satisfying manner, one has to start well before the taste. That is to experience tea in the first sense.
Good tea, single origin, single region or single estate tea that is fresh and of good quality, offers a very unique experience. It starts with the apearance of the tea and these 3 examples (a Ceylon OPA Special, FBOP and Low Elevation BOP1) demonstrate that to an extent. The image focusses on the OPA which has a special appearance, being wiry, twisted, black, and unfurling when brewed into a dark, coppery brown leaf.
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