Tea culture has long been embraced by people around the world. This magical plant is loved and revered, not only for the great variety of tastes and scents but also for its health benefits with high antioxidants and ability to prevent a great number of diseases.
While most people are familiar with tea that simply involves brewing with hot water or as a side beverage served with a meal, or a mini meal of an afternoon tea, not that many people know that Ceylon tea can be an excellent cooking ingredient for savory and dessert dishes. The intricateness of its taste inspires an amazing array of gastronomic creations. Most recently, Miss Tasanee Asawagovitwong, General Manager and founder of Global Premium Wine Company Limited, importer of ‘Dilmah’ tea has held DILMAH TEA INSPIRATION FOR 21st CENTURY” to search for the best teams of chefs and mixologists whose creativity and masterful cooking techniques meticulously intertwined to deliver gourmet renditions inspired by Dilmah’s very own Ceylon tea, introducing the tea lovers an unprecedented delectable experience. The competition is held on and the announcement of winners from the competition was held at Rosewood Hotel Bangkok, The Pavilion Room, 5th Floor.
The competition is witnessed by numerous celebrities tea lovers such as, MR Mannarumas Yugala Svasti-xuto, Haruethai Jayant Na Ayudhaya, Rinrata Indamra, Suree Ratanahirunya, Rungthip Issarangkul Na Ayutthaya, Asita Vimolchaijit, Nanjaporn Jongkavinit, Nutchanart Raveesaengsoon, Panichnart Yampeka, Vanida Golten and more.
While most people are familiar with tea that simply involves brewing with hot water or as a side beverage served with a meal, or a mini meal of an afternoon tea, not that many people know that Ceylon tea can be an excellent cooking ingredient for savory and dessert dishes. The intricateness of its taste inspires an amazing array of gastronomic creations. Most recently, Miss Tasanee Asawagovitwong, General Manager and founder of Global Premium Wine Company Limited, importer of ‘Dilmah’ tea has held DILMAH TEA INSPIRATION FOR 21st CENTURY” to search for the best teams of chefs and mixologists whose creativity and masterful cooking techniques meticulously intertwined to deliver gourmet renditions inspired by Dilmah’s very own Ceylon tea, introducing the tea lovers an unprecedented delectable experience. The competition is held on and the announcement of winners from the competition was held at Rosewood Hotel Bangkok, The Pavilion Room, 5th Floor.
The competition is witnessed by numerous celebrities tea lovers such as, MR Mannarumas Yugala Svasti-xuto, Haruethai Jayant Na Ayudhaya, Rinrata Indamra, Suree Ratanahirunya, Rungthip Issarangkul Na Ayutthaya, Asita Vimolchaijit, Nanjaporn Jongkavinit, Nutchanart Raveesaengsoon, Panichnart Yampeka, Vanida Golten and more.
Founded by 1988, Dilmah is a Sri Lankan brand of tea whose founder, Merrill J. Fernando, known today as the world’s most experienced teamaker. The brand moves forward with a passion to bring tea drinkers around the world tea of the highest quality. Dilmah prioritizes the perfection of its tealeaves. Fresh and free of contamination, Dilmah tea prides itself for its unique and authentic tastes, grown and harvested from the plantation owned by the brand that is known as the pioneer of Single Origin Tea philosophy.
“We want to introduce and cultivate a new tradition among Thai people that tea can be an integral part of everyone’s everyday life. It can be enjoyed as cold and hot beverages, cocktails and savory dishes as well as desserts. This is why Dilmah initiates the idea for tea to be reinvented into new possible tastes, allowing everyone to experience tea in ways that are entirely different from what we are familiar with. Once tea is created into all these different new menus, it will be able to attract more interest and access more diverse groups of consumers. This year, we have organized a competition, welcoming new-faced chefs and mixologists to showcase their talents in designing dishes and beverages inspired by Dilmah’s Ceylon tea, introducing foodies around the world to some new, exciting recipes,” Miss Tasanee Asawagovitwong, General Manager and founder of Global Premium Wine Company Limited, official importer of Dilmah Tea in Thailand, explains the objective of the competition.
This competition is interested by 18 teams of chefs and mixologists from leading hotels nationwide to participate and craft special menu, which are teams from Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Hilton Sukhumvit and DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, Pullman Bangkok King Power, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong hotel, Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel, Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel, Zazen Boutique Hotel Resort & SPA, Avani+ Hua Hin ResortAnantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, The Ritz Carlton Koh Samui, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Banyan Tree Phuket, and Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa.
“We want to introduce and cultivate a new tradition among Thai people that tea can be an integral part of everyone’s everyday life. It can be enjoyed as cold and hot beverages, cocktails and savory dishes as well as desserts. This is why Dilmah initiates the idea for tea to be reinvented into new possible tastes, allowing everyone to experience tea in ways that are entirely different from what we are familiar with. Once tea is created into all these different new menus, it will be able to attract more interest and access more diverse groups of consumers. This year, we have organized a competition, welcoming new-faced chefs and mixologists to showcase their talents in designing dishes and beverages inspired by Dilmah’s Ceylon tea, introducing foodies around the world to some new, exciting recipes,” Miss Tasanee Asawagovitwong, General Manager and founder of Global Premium Wine Company Limited, official importer of Dilmah Tea in Thailand, explains the objective of the competition.
This competition is interested by 18 teams of chefs and mixologists from leading hotels nationwide to participate and craft special menu, which are teams from Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, Hilton Sukhumvit and DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, Pullman Bangkok King Power, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong hotel, Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel, Avani Riverside Bangkok Hotel, Zazen Boutique Hotel Resort & SPA, Avani+ Hua Hin ResortAnantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, The Ritz Carlton Koh Samui, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Banyan Tree Phuket, and Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa.