Frank about tea,” established in 2016 and based in the Netherlands, is a company dedicated to transforming the tea industry through transparency and sustainability. They prioritize sourcing high-quality teas directly from small-scale farmers who adhere to environmentally friendly practices. This direct approach, known as “fairchain,” aims to ensure fair compensation for farmers and deliver exceptionally fresh tea to consumers. Their product range includes diverse offerings like black, green, and herbal teas, all available in plastic-free tea bags. Beyond just selling tea, “Frank about tea” is committed to providing clear information about the origin of their products, fostering a deeper connection between consumers and the farmers who cultivate their tea.
“To revolutionize the traditional tea industry by promoting transparency and sustainability by delivering premium tea directly from plantations to consumers, eliminating unnecessary intermediaries.”
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You can find these products in Haarlem at A. Hofmanweg 42, 2031 BL
You can find these products in Haarlem at A. Hofmanweg 42, 2031 BL
The tea bags are made plastic-free and made from biodegradable corn fiber. Also, they don’t do envelopes around tea bags, which in turn saves a lot of paper. Lastly, the pouches are not biodegradable yet but they are working towards it.
"Frank about tea" collaborates with B2B partners to support the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDG). Examples of their impact partners include PWC, Accenture, Tony Chocolonely, and Schiphol Airport.
They also invest 2% of all revenue into farmer training courses in the communities they work. Frank about Tea has already trained more than 280 farmers.
No information has been found on certifications
The tea bags are made plastic-free and made from biodegradable corn fiber. Also, they don’t do envelopes around tea bags, which in turn saves a lot of paper. Lastly, the pouches are not biodegradable yet but they are working towards it.
"Frank about tea" collaborates with B2B partners to support the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDG). Examples of their impact partners include PWC, Accenture, Tony Chocolonely, and Schiphol Airport.
They also invest 2% of all revenue into farmer training courses in the communities they work. Frank about Tea has already trained more than 280 farmers.
No information has been found on certifications
Kenya and Sri Lanka.
Kenya and Sri Lanka (They produce and pack the tea at the source to move more value to the producing countries.)
Jasmine Zen = From EUR 7.95
Easy Like Sunday Morning = From EUR 7.95
Tsac tea filters (x100) = EUR 3.95
Handybew teapot = EUR 24.50
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Most of the tea production is powered with renewable energy sources.
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The products are 100% natural and do not contain any toxic materials.
Frank about tea is working towards a positive living income for the farmers. There is currently still a big gap between what farmers are actually earning from tea, and how much they should be earning from tea, in order to meet living wage standard. Frank about tea has decided that investing in Farmer Field Schools is the best way to indirectly raise their income levels towards living wage.
You can read about their Impact 2019 here