A Tea with a Story

  • A Master’s Legacy in Every Leaf

    85 Reserve is a rare expression of tea mastery. Handpicked, small-batch selections personally chosen by Merrill J. Fernando to honour the year Dilmah began. Each tea reflects the finest terroirs of Sri Lanka, crafted with precision and reverence for tradition. This is not everyday tea. This is tea elevated. An indulgent experience for those who appreciate the extraordinary.

    A Master’s Legacy in Every Leaf

Where Our Tea Comes From

Origin

Sri Lanka

Indian Ocean Island, South Asia (Ceylon

The 85 Reserve is the fullest expression of that lifelong conviction. Named in honour of the year Dilmah began, each selection in this collection was personally chosen by Merrill J. Fernando, not simply as a tea, but as a tribute to everything Ceylon tea represents. Pure. Uncompromised. Extraordinary. Every cup is a quiet acknowledgement of a journey that began on a hillside of Sri Lanka and found its way into the hands of those who truly appreciate what it means to drink tea at its finest

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