Sip tea differently at the Dilmah Tea Experience

Chef Daniel Franco puts a deliberate spin on a very British ritual at Sinae Phuket, swapping out Earl Grey, string quartets and scones for Ceylon tea and Indian-rooted cuisine. The Dilmah Tea Champion – and 2019 winner of the Dilmah Tea Inspiration for the 21st-Century Competition – treats tea as the main event, building flavour through spice, milk and careful pairings. Head to Hilltop Cafe in Koh Sirey for a daytime session centred on masala chai – black tea, milk and warm spices, served with polished precision – or return the following evening for an intimate omakase dinner at Sai Bistro, where Andaman views come as part of the deal.

May 7. Free. Dilmah Tea Experience, Hilltop Cafe – Sinae Phuket. 2pm-6.30pm