Dilmah Lychee Ice Tea

Dilmah is a globally recognized tea brand that prides itself on its 'single-origin' philosophy, emphasizing the integrity of Ceylon tea. Founded in 1988 by Merrill J. Fernando, the brand was established to bypass traditional tea middlemen and ensure that the profits remained in the country of origin to benefit the local growers and community.

The Dilmah Lychee Ice Tea featured in the image is part of their modern beverage line, which brings traditional hand-picked Ceylon black tea into a contemporary, ready-to-drink canned format. While many global tea brands have shifted ownership to multinational conglomerates, Dilmah remains a family-owned business under MJF Holdings.

Most Dilmah products, including their specialized iced tea range, are produced and packaged in Sri Lanka to maintain the freshness and quality of the tea leaves close to the source. This vertical integration—from the tea gardens to the final packaging—allows the brand to maintain a high level of quality control and ethical standards, often referred to as 'business as a matter of human service.'