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Carmién Tea Organic Rooibos Loose Leaf Tea (200g)

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Carmién Tea Organic Rooibos Loose Leaf Tea sells mostly 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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About Carmién Tea Organic Rooibos Loose Leaf Tea (200g)

62 of 297 fields held
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Features 1 of 2
Packaging detail Plant-based compostable inner film (cornstarch/sugarcane) + recyclable FSC carton
Materials and composition 2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Carmién Tea worth it?
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 13 of 61
Scan note (above product table) 402 SKUs scanned, 0 filtered, 402 in the score result. 167 of 402 included SKUs have composition evidence; no score is published below 100%.
Total styles scanned 402
Last scanned 2026-09-13
Full catalogue scan? no
Reason / scan status 167 of 402 included SKUs have composition evidence; no score is published below 100%.
Publication status withheld
Method version Throne Standard full-catalogue 2026.09
In-scope catalogue total 402
Products read 167
Products unresolved 235
Products in catalogue 402
Catalogue read % 42
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Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Carmién Tea hold?
Certification 2 of 6
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Carmién Tea and how much?
Grade / certification Organic, Fairtrade
Sourcing and supply chain 6 of 44
Single origin 1
Traceable supply chain
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Ownership and legal entity 2 of 19
owner name Independent
Identity 14 of 24
Brand name Carmién Tea Organic Rooibos Loose Leaf Tea (200g)
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Carmién Tea organic?
Answer 1 Yes. Carmién Tea is certified organic (Organic, Fairtrade)
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Carmién Tea a whole food / single ingredient?
Answer 2 Yes. Carmién Tea is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Carmién Tea from?
Answer 3 Carmién Tea is single-origin from Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal).
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Carmién Tea traceable and ethical?
Answer 4 Carmién Tea publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Carmién Tea organic and tested for contaminants?
Answer 5 Vertically-integrated grower in the Cederberg (the only region where rooibos naturally grows); grown and processed on Fairtrade-certified own farms ensuring full traceability; dedicated certified Organic Rooibos loose-leaf line.
Answer 6 Certified organic Ecocert (EU Organic), USDA Organic, JAS.
Answer 7 Ships to South Africa; exports internationally.
Answer 8 Carmién Tea is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
Claims and evidence 1 of 10
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Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Compostable / home-compostable
Price and commerce 3 of 13
Price tier $$
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Further detail 16 of 87
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed carmientea.co.za
Women-Owned 1
Grown In Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal)
Country South Africa
organic EU 1
usda organic 1
Positive note 1 Certified organic
Positive note 2 Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Positive note 3 Single origin
Positive note 4 Fair Trade sourced
Negative note 1 Only the Organic line is certified organic; rooibos is a tisane, not Camellia sinensis.
Ships to South Africa; exports internationally
Whole food 1
Processing level Minimally processed
Additives None
Last checked 2026-07-28
Filed under 3 terms held

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✓ Vertically-integrated grower in the Cederberg (the only region where rooibos naturally grows); grown and processed on Fairtrade-certified own farms ensuring full traceability; dedicated certified Organic Rooibos loose-leaf line.

Why we rate it

  • Certified organic
  • Traceable, farm-to-shelf
  • Single origin
  • Fair Trade sourced

Worth checking

  • Only the Organic line is certified organic; rooibos is a tisane, not Camellia sinensis.

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal)

South Africa; exports internationally

Questions

Is Carmién Tea organic?

Yes. Carmién Tea is certified organic (Organic, Fairtrade)

Is Carmién Tea a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Carmién Tea is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.

Where is Carmién Tea from?

Carmién Tea is single-origin from Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal).

Is Carmién Tea traceable and ethical?

Carmién Tea publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.

Is Carmién Tea organic and tested for contaminants?

Vertically-integrated grower in the Cederberg (the only region where rooibos naturally grows); grown and processed on Fairtrade-certified own farms ensuring full traceability; dedicated certified Organic Rooibos loose-leaf line.

What certifications does Carmién Tea hold?

Certified organic Ecocert (EU Organic), USDA Organic, JAS.

Where can I buy Carmién Tea and how much?

Ships to South Africa; exports internationally.

Is Carmién Tea worth it?

Carmién Tea is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.