Dilmah

OVERVIEW

As Dilmah's trusted influencer marketing partner across the globe, Rekoya helped reintroduce the world to tea โ€” not just as a beverage, but as a ritual, a recipe ingredient, and a wellness ally. From Southeast Asia to the Caribbean, our campaigns spotlighted Dilmah's unmatched quality, heritage, and ethical story.

Markets Activated:

EU, SEA, OCEANIA, LATAM, MENA

Influencers Used:

150+

Platforms:

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook

Avg. Engagement:

10.8%

Brand Awareness:

+35% Lift

Client Since:

2019 - present

Global Campaign Highlights

Southeast Asia

In Southeast Asia, we positioned Dilmah as both a daily ritual and a premium, heritage-rich tea. Influencers highlighted how Dilmah fits into their morning routines โ€” nurturing mind, body, and spirit. We also emphasized recipe integrations, like turning tea into syrups or cooking with it, showcasing its versatility. Tea appreciation events played a central role, allowing influencers to experience firsthand the brand's depth โ€” from Ceylon tea quality and heritage to food pairings and Dilmahโ€™s commitment to social impact.

Highlights:

  • Morning rituals and wellness storytelling
  • Honest reviews of Dilmah’s tea flavours
  • Tea Appreciation events (education, history, pairing, impact)
  • Recipes featuring Dilmah as a key ingredient
  • Social good: 15% of profits go to community and environmental causes

Latin America

In Latin America, we executed a multifaceted campaign across Dilmahโ€™s range of tea products. While iced tea content highlighted its refreshing taste, health benefits, and its real handpicked tea origins, our work extended far beyond that.

We ran influencer-led contests around โ€œtea moments,โ€ awarding winners with curated gift sets including wooden tea boxes, premium tea bags, and accessories like filter teapots and Lumiรจre glasses. Environmental sustainability was also spotlightedโ€”showcasing Dilmahโ€™s biodegradable tea bags.

Food and chef influencers created unique dishes incorporating Dilmah tea as a key ingredient. We also collaborated with mixologists to develop cocktail recipes using tea, further diversifying how Dilmah tea can be enjoyed.

Highlights:

  • Health-focused iced tea promotions with discount codes
  • Iced tea + food pairing videos by culinary influencers
  • Social contests centered around tea memories
  • Tea-based dishes by chefs and cocktail recipes by mixologists
  • Messaging around eco-friendly, biodegradable tea bags

Europe

Influencers documented immersive trips to Sri Lanka, visiting Dilmahโ€™s plantations to personally experience the tea-plucking and production process. These creators shared the journey from leaf to cup, emphasizing the heritage and quality of Dilmah teas. The campaign provided European consumers with both an emotional connection to the origin of their tea and clear information on where to purchase products locally.

Iced tea content also featured across Europe, focusing on health benefits, flavor, and natural ingredients.

Highlights:

  • Immersive content from influencers who visited Dilmah plantations
  • Emphasis on heritage, craftsmanship, and stunning landscapes
  • Iced tea promotions with a focus on antioxidants and clean ingredients
  • Clear call-to-actions for where and how to purchase

Oceania

In Australia and New Zealand, we focused on both product storytelling and lifestyle. Influencers reviewed key tea ranges like the 85 Reserve, offering authentic opinions shaped by loose talking points.

For iced tea, we produced lifestyle-driven summer content featuring influencers enjoying the product at beaches, springs, and other scenic spots. We also worked with street-style content creators who conducted public taste tests and interviews, linking the tea to ideas of refreshment, nature, and fun.

Cocktail-making videos also featured prominently, with influencers preparing summery drinks using Dilmah teas. All executions maintained a laid-back, personalized approach to content, tailored to each creatorโ€™s unique voice.

Highlights:

  • Reviews of premium tea lines like 85 Reserve
  • Iced tea integrated into summer-themed content and vox pops
  • Cocktail recipe content featuring iced tea or traditional blends
  • Creator-led content ideation for natural integration

Caribbean

In the Caribbean, timing was everything. We launched โ€œFete Recovery Tea Kitsโ€ around Carnival โ€” positioning Dilmah tea as the perfect way to recover after long nights of partying. Influencers showed how to use the tea with add-ins like ginger or cinnamon, tying wellness into the festive culture.

We also managed Tea Appreciation event coverage, similar to those in other regions, where influencers explored tea pairings, tea-based cocktails, and the brandโ€™s history and values.

Additionally, we partnered with doctors and wellness creators to highlight the antioxidant and digestive benefits of Dilmah tea. Food content also played a role, with influencers creating inventive recipes using teaโ€”such as apple tea syrup for wafflesโ€”demonstrating the "possibiliTEAS" of Dilmah in everyday cooking.

Highlights:

  • Carnival-themed โ€œRecovery Teaโ€ unboxing content
  • Health-driven messaging by medical and wellness influencers
  • Recipe videos using tea in unique ways (e.g., waffle syrup)
  • Tea education events paired with cocktail and food pairings

MENA

In MENA, particularly in Egyptโ€”a tea-heavy and price-sensitive marketโ€”we focused on Dilmahโ€™s pure Ceylon black tea. Through local influencers, we emphasized its unmatched quality and purity in contrast to cheaper, adulterated black teas that dominate the market. Subtle messaging also touched on affordability, reinforcing the value of high-quality tea even during economic hardship.

We involved influencers in Tea Appreciation events similar to other regions, where they shared insights into tea pairings, product knowledge, and Dilmahโ€™s legacy. These events also served to underscore the brandโ€™s ethical mission and product integrity in a region where trust in imported goods is key.

Highlights:

  • Focus on black tea (especially in Egypt) as high-quality yet accessible
  • Events featuring tea pairings, brand storytelling, and product education
  • Messaging around Dilmahโ€™s Ceylon origin and charitable model

Results

Across all regions, our influencer campaigns for Dilmah delivered:

  • 12M+ Views across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook
  • 1.6M+ Engagements including likes, comments, shares & saves
  • 4.5M+ Reach through targeted creator audiences
  • 30+ Original Recipes shared by foodies, chefs & mixologists
  • 60% Higher Engagement Rate vs. Dilmahโ€™s previous influencer benchmarks

The campaigns generated high engagement, genuine conversations, and drove awareness in both saturated and untapped tea markets. More importantly, they positioned Dilmah not just as another tea brand, but as the global face of ethical, high-quality Ceylon tea.

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