Dilmah, a famous brand of high quality Sri Lankan tea, has opened a sophisticated tea lounge in Colombo’s Fort area, in a beautiful white-washed colonial building. Located directly behind the Dutch Hospital shopping and dining complex, Dilmah t-Lounge is the perfect place to recharge after the shopping is done.

The space is elegant and features a tea bar, tea tastings and a range of tea and food, including crepes and sandwiches. Of particular interest are the tea and crepe pairings, with combinations like Moroccan mint green tea with a chocolate hazelnut crepe. You know they take their tea seriously when they set out a tea brewing timer next to the lovely teapot! Dilmah t-Lounge also offers high tea after 3pm, featuring a selection of cakes, crepes and sandwiches with tea for two for 1700 rupees (US$13).