#realhighteachallenge

There’s a story behind the Leaf and Artisan Trophy – the ultimate the world would ever see of tea. The trophy, crafted by master potter Ajith Perera, captures the essence of the making of ‘real’ tea – a chronicle worthy of a masterpiece. The hand symbolises the fundamental importance of the artisanal method of manufacturing #tea. The two leaves and bud represent the leaf that is handpicked to make real tea. The blue topaz, a gemstone mined in the tea country of Sri Lanka, is placed in a silver setting in the palm of the hand that holds the leaf representing its precious nature as well as its place in a country where millions depend on the tea industry for their livelihood.

All the sipping and tasting has come to an end and the judges are putting their heads together to decide on the best tea inspired 21st Century Afternoon Tea. From what we have seen, it’s a tough call - but someone’s got to do it!

Posted by Simon Gault on Thursday, July 2, 2015

710 contestants from 14 countries across the world will put their culinary skills to test as the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge begins tomorrow! Tea inspired cocktails and tea pairings with unique combinations of flavors, have already been created by the contestants, with the aim of putting tea back in high tea. The world awaits in excited anticipation to find out who will be the Real High Tea Global Champion! The biggest revolution of Afternoon Tea starts tomorrow!

The international media group that arrived in Sri Lanka to cover the Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge 2015 was treated to a unique experience yesterday. Visiting the Dilmah tea gardens at Dunkeld Estate, they were introduced to the cultivation and manufacturing process of Ceylon’s finest tea.

A few moments from the opening ceremony of the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge.

Read more - http://realhightea.dilmahtea.com/2015/06/28/the-revolution-is-on-team-media-briefing-today

The Revolution is brewing - only 3 days away!