Arbor Teas Organic Fair Trade Loose Leaf Tea sells all natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.
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Grown In: India (Makaibari Estate, Darjeeling), Sri Lanka (Idulgashinna Estate), China (Da Zhang Shan Cooperative)
From: USA
Owned by: Independent (family-owned)
Ethical Info
✓ Family-owned Ann Arbor company whose entire loose-leaf line is both USDA certified organic AND Fair Trade Certified; sources from named Fair Trade estates/co-ops including Makaibari Estate (India) and Da Zhang Shan Cooperative (China); backyard-compostable packaging.
Why we rate it
Certified organic
Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Fair Trade sourced
Family-owned Ann Arbor company whose entire loose-leaf line is both USDA certified organic AND Fair Trade Certified; sources from named Fair Trade estates/co-ops including Makaibari Estate (India) and Da Zhang Shan Cooperative (China); backyard-compostable packaging.
Worth checking
Blender/importer, not a grower; single-estate only on some SKUs; no published heavy-metal testing.
Where to buy
Harvested / grown in India (Makaibari Estate, Darjeeling), Sri Lanka (Idulgashinna Estate), China (Da Zhang Shan Cooperative)
Yes. Arbor Teas is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.
Where is Arbor Teas from?
Arbor Teas is from India (Makaibari Estate, Darjeeling), Sri Lanka (Idulgashinna Estate), China (Da Zhang Shan Cooperative).
Is Arbor Teas traceable and ethical?
Arbor Teas publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.
Is Arbor Teas organic and tested for contaminants?
Family-owned Ann Arbor company whose entire loose-leaf line is both USDA certified organic AND Fair Trade Certified; sources from named Fair Trade estates/co-ops including Makaibari Estate (India) and Da Zhang Shan Cooperative (China); backyard-compostable packaging.
What certifications does Arbor Teas hold?
Certified organic Global Organic Alliance (USDA National Organic Program).
Where can I buy Arbor Teas and how much?
Ships to USA; international via checkout.
Is Arbor Teas worth it?
Arbor Teas is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
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