Asia Pacific Dilmah Tea sommelier competition

COMPETITION: Dilmah Tea in collaboration with the Chefs Guild of Lanka has designed the Asia Pacific Tea Sommelier competition for tea sommeliers in the region to compete and showcase their skills and creativity using finest Ceylon tea as the main base.

This event is endorsed by The World Association of Chefs Societies. The Asia Pacific competition involving 17 countries will take place on March 27, at Colombo Hilton.

Each country will hold a mini competition to pick a representative to compete at the grand finals. Over 22 hotels in Sri Lanka will compete on February 16 at Waters Edge to pick the best from Sri Lanka.

Executive Chef at the Hilton, Colombo and Head of the Chef’s Guild Gerard Mendis commented “Since tea based beverages and cocktails are popularly served globally today this makes it a great opportunity for the participating countries to come up with new Tea concoctions enhancing the unlimited varieties of existing Teas.

We appreciate all efforts made by The Chefs Associations in organising the competition nationally and selecting the right candidate.

Dilmah Marketing Director, Dilhan C. Fernando added “The Dilmah Tea Sommelier programme is our tribute to nature’s healing herb.

It is also a manifestation of our belief that tea is the beverage for the 21st century - as much for its healing and protective properties as for its variety, range of indulgent taste, flavour and aroma experiences. May a deeper understanding of Real Tea, bring the enjoyment of this wonderful herb to more people”.

Countries participating include, India, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Fiji, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia, Male, Myanmar, South Korea and Taiwan.