Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge 2015 final

The Real High Tea Global Challenge 2015 final will take place this 1st to 4th of July at the Hilton Residences in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It will be judged by a panel of prestigious judges Bernd Uber – recipient of the exclusive and revered Sidney Taylor Memorial Black Hat Award, Dilhan C. Fernando – Director Dilmah School of Tea and the visionary force of Dilmah Tea Gastronomy, Simon Gault – MasterChef New Zealand judge and Peter Kuruvita – Award winning Chef and Restaurateur. Each national challenge has been judged by a panel of world-renowned professionals which includes, Uwe Micheel, Tony Khoo and more. Between a true tea connoisseur and some of the most prolific names in the culinary world, winning the national title is a tall order.
The criteria for judging is very simple; understanding the exact influence of terroir, the awareness of the rationale, the knowledge of the exact taste of different teas, how to create the perfect brew, the use of sustainable ingredients ideally sourced from a family business which reflects the family values that are also an integral part of Dilmah.
“Ceylon took tea to the world. Dilmah tea had shaken the big world out there. Every effort, every investment placed behind Dilmah tea is with no personal interest, no personal gain, but for the country’s gain and for the industry’s gain.” said Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando, commenting upon the competition.
For further information on the Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge, log on to http://realhightea.dilmahtea.com/. Get more information on our tea-inspired creations on https://www.facebook.com/teagastronomy
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About the participants
Australia
1. The Tea Room at The National Gallery of Victoria (Australia)
2. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
3. Qantas Lounges
4. Stamford Plaza Brisbane

New Zealand
1. The Langham, Auckland
2. Museum Art Hotel

Netherlands
1. Intercontinental Amstel
2. Restaurant Vermeer

France
1. Institut Paul Bocuse

Hong Kong
1. Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
2. Hong Kong Cricket Club

Chile
1. Café Turri

UAE
1. The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
2. Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek

Oman
1. Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort And Spa

Macau
1. MGM Macau

Malaysia
1. Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

Singapore
1. Tess Bar & Restaurant

Thailand
1. Shangri La Hotel Bangkok

Indonesia
1. Shangri-La Surabaya

Sri Lanka
1. The Waters Edge