Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea is part of the Watte Boutique Tea Collection, featuring single garden teas that reflect the unique terroir of Sri Lanka’s renowned tea regions. Sourced from the Somerset Estate in the Dimbula Valley, this high-grown Ceylon black tea is handpicked and traditionally crafted to preserve the distinctive character imparted by its origin. The 125g loose leaf tin caddy offers a medium-coloured tea with layered aromas and a smooth, velvety texture.
Specifications
Origin: Somerset Estate, Dimbula Valley, Sri Lanka
Elevation: ~2,000 m (high-grown Ceylon Dimbula)
Net Weight: 125g loose leaf
Packaging: Tin caddy
Harvest: Dry season (January to March)
Ingredients & Storage Information
Origin: Somerset Estate, Dimbula Valley, Sri Lanka
Elevation: ~2,000 m (high-grown Ceylon Dimbula)
Net Weight: 125g loose leaf
Packaging: Tin caddy
Harvest: Dry season (January to March)
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Keep the tin tightly closed to preserve freshness and aroma
The Watte Single Garden Tea Collection captures the essence of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive tea regions. Each tea is a pure reflection of its unique terroir — shaped by the garden’s sunshine, soil, wind, and rainfall. Handpicked and crafted using time-honoured, traditional methods, these teas carry the unmistakable “fingerprint of nature” in their aroma, flavour, texture, and colour. Inspired by our founder’s vision to celebrate authenticity, this collection offers a true taste of real Ceylon tea — unblended, unspoiled, and deeply connected to its place of origin.
A Journey Through Tea Gardens
The Watte Collection offers a distinctive experience that captures the true character of single-origin Ceylon tea. Each selection is carefully crafted to preserve the unique flavour profiles of different growing regions High Altitude to lower Altitude from bright and lively to rich and full-bodied. It is an exploration of tea in its purest form, where every sip tells the story of its origin.
Simple Moments, Pure Origins
Whether it’s a quiet morning ritual or a refreshing pause during the day, the Watte Collection brings a sense of calm and connection to nature. Its clean, authentic taste invites you to slow down and appreciate the purity of tea, transforming everyday moments into experiences of balance, clarity, and simple joy.
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Anonymous
Very poor tea. Old Simple flavor. Not nearly as good as teas I’ve been buying from Dilmah for years.
Dear Fred,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We are truly sorry to hear that our Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea did not meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment, especially as you have been a loyal Dilmah customer for many years.
We sincerely regret that the flavour did not live up to the quality and taste you have come to enjoy from our teas.
Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will share your concerns with our relevant team for further review.
We truly appreciate your continued support and hope to provide you with a more enjoyable tea experience in the future.
Warm regards,
Dilmah Tea Team
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Anonymous
Very tasty in spite of not being too strong, Enjoying it.
Dear Steven,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying our Dilmah Somerset Estate Watte Ceylon Black Tea and appreciate its delicate yet flavourful character.
We truly value your support and look forward to serving you again soon!
Warm regards,
Dilmah Tea Team
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Guni S.
Best in Town
a tea range that i loved the most
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Kushan P.
Great product by Great man
Great product
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Christian D HAENENS
A amazing discover !
Thank you for this Dimbulla discover and the other single estate I bought (specially Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura).
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Gail Riba
Excellent tea and service
We bought some of your tea when we were in Sri Lanka and liked it so much we ordered some online. Not only was the customer service excellent but the tea arrived faster than deliveries within the US
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Haytham Fayyad
Just perfect
Anything other than this tea lose leaf tea brand is not worth mentioning