The curated menu, comprising classic scones, sandwiches and pastries paired with a range of teas, marks a move to elevate lifestyle and culinary tourism offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The philosophy, craftsmanship and sustainability behind the brand were introduced by Hans Lau Kim Han, a tea master, during an English Afternoon Tea introduction session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hans said the hotel is the only property in Sabah to carry Dilmah\u2019s exclusive Silver Jubilee Series, a premium range available in fewer than 10 hotels across Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis collection is produced in limited quantities, with a strong emphasis on quality and exclusivity. It is not something easily available in the market,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He explained that tea, with a history spanning more than 5,000 years, continues to evolve through modern presentation and pairing, including its integration into contemporary cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTea is not just about adding hot water. It can be infused into desserts and savoury dishes, and used in techniques such as tea-smoking to flavour dishes like salmon,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hans highlighted that Dilmah\u2019s teas are free from artificial flavouring, colouring and preservatives, and are rich in antioxidants that support overall well-being, including digestion and immune function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also underscored the company\u2019s sustainability commitment, noting that 15 per cent of its pre-tax profits are channelled into environmental conservation and community initiatives in Sri Lanka through its MJF Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf we do not protect nature, there will be no tea for us to enjoy. Sustainability is part of the brand\u2019s core philosophy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hans said proper tea storage is essential to maintaining quality, advising that tea should be kept cool, dry and airtight to prevent degradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also outlined the basic tea categories derived from the Camellia sinensis<\/em> plant \u2014 white, green, oolong and black tea \u2014 alongside herbal infusions, which are naturally caffeine-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On preparation, he said brewing time plays a key role in flavour development, with two to five minutes determining the strength of the tea, while cold brew methods offer a lighter, less astringent alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He added that while tea contains significantly less caffeine than coffee, individual sensitivity varies, with herbal infusions such as chamomile recommended for those seeking a calming, caffeine-free option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere is no right or wrong when it comes to tea. It is about personal preference and enjoyment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The English afternoon tea will be available daily from 11am to 5.30pm, priced at RM148 nett for two persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" KOTA KINABALU: May 1, 2026 Sheraton Kota Kinabalu has introduced a new English afternoon tea experience featuring premium selections from Dilmah. The curated menu, comprising classic scones, sandwiches and pastries paired with a range of teas, marks a move to elevate lifestyle and culinary tourism offerings. The philosophy, craftsmanship and sustainability behind the brand were…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3999","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accommodation"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260425_105806-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3999"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3999\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4002,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3999\/revisions\/4002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/20260425_1115511652551726805493776-1024x577.jpg\")
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