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Choice Organic Teas Organic loose leaf & bagged tea (Fair Trade Rooibos, English Breakfast)

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Choice Organic Teas Organic loose leaf & bagged 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 Choice Organic Teas Organic loose leaf & bagged tea (Fair Trade Rooibos, English Breakfast)

41 of 290 fields held
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11 groups · 41 fields
Materials and composition 2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Choice Organic Teas worth it?
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 6 of 61
Scan note (above product table) Not assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
Full catalogue scan? no
Method version validation gate 2026.09
Products in catalogue 8
Products read 8
Clean verdict NOT ASSESSED
Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Choice Organic Teas hold?
Certification 1 of 5
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Choice Organic Teas and how much?
Sourcing and supply chain 2 of 43
Overall: where this info comes from Mixed
Packaging source: last checked 2026-07-29
Ownership and legal entity 1 of 18
owner name Granum, Inc. Choice Organic Teas is a brand of Granum, Inc. (Seattle) NOT verified this session
Identity 13 of 24
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Choice Organic Teas organic?
Answer 1 Yes. Choice Organic Teas is certified organic (USDA Organic (QAI); Fair Trade Certified (Fair Trade USA); Non-GMO)
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Choice Organic Teas a whole food / single ingredient?
Answer 2 Yes. Choice Organic Teas is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Choice Organic Teas from?
Answer 3 Choice Organic Teas is from Japan, India, China, South Africa (Fair Trade co-ops/gardens).
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Choice Organic Teas traceable and ethical?
Answer 4 Fair Trade certified.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Choice Organic Teas organic and tested for contaminants?
Answer 5 First exclusively-organic US tea company (since 1989); all teas USDA Organic certified via QAI; first US company to offer Fair Trade Certified tea (2000).
Answer 6 USDA Organic (QAI); Fair Trade Certified (Fair Trade USA); Non-GMO
Answer 7 From $4.99. Ships to USA.
Answer 8 Choice Organic Teas is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
Claims and evidence 1 of 10
Verified by Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Unknown
Price and commerce 2 of 12
Price tier $
Price From $4.99
Further detail 11 of 86
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed choiceorganicteas.com
Grown In Japan, India, China, South Africa (Fair Trade co-ops/gardens)
Country United States
Positive note 1 Certified organic
Positive note 2 Fair Trade sourced
Negative note 1 Many products are multi-origin blends; individual estates generally not named.
Ships to USA
Whole food 1
Processing level Minimally processed
Additives None
Last checked 2026-07-28
Filed under 8 terms held
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Ethical Consumer ethicalconsumer.org · current boycotts Not checked Ongoing consumer boycott calls, with the reason and who called it.
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✓ First exclusively-organic US tea company (since 1989); all teas USDA Organic certified via QAI; first US company to offer Fair Trade Certified tea (2000).

Why we rate it

  • Certified organic
  • Fair Trade sourced
  • First exclusively-organic US tea company (since 1989); all teas USDA Organic certified via QAI; first US company to offer Fair Trade Certified tea (2000).

Worth checking

  • Many products are multi-origin blends; individual estates generally not named.

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Japan, India, China, South Africa (Fair Trade co-ops/gardens)

USA

Questions

Is Choice Organic Teas organic?

Yes. Choice Organic Teas is certified organic (USDA Organic (QAI); Fair Trade Certified (Fair Trade USA); Non-GMO)

Is Choice Organic Teas a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Choice Organic Teas is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.

Where is Choice Organic Teas from?

Choice Organic Teas is from Japan, India, China, South Africa (Fair Trade co-ops/gardens).

Is Choice Organic Teas traceable and ethical?

Fair Trade certified.

Is Choice Organic Teas organic and tested for contaminants?

First exclusively-organic US tea company (since 1989); all teas USDA Organic certified via QAI; first US company to offer Fair Trade Certified tea (2000).

What certifications does Choice Organic Teas hold?

USDA Organic (QAI); Fair Trade Certified (Fair Trade USA); Non-GMO

Where can I buy Choice Organic Teas and how much?

From $4.99. Ships to USA.

Is Choice Organic Teas worth it?

Choice Organic Teas is one of the genuinely organic, traceable tea options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.