Commitment To Fairtrade

Tea is one of the healthiest,most versatile drinks on the planet whether hot or iced,black or green,it's an herbal shot of antioxidants and cancer-fighters that you can enjoy all year with nothing but water.
Make sure your daily cup comes from reliable sources,where the workers are paid and the conditions are safe,by choosing one of these Fair Trade blends for your next brew.We are proud to say seven of our group's plantations are Fairtrade certified and they are Abbotsleigh(Florence),Dickoya (Adisham),Waltrim,Henfold,Kenilworth,Vellaioya and Homadola.
Fair trade is based on social movement that aims to help producers in developing countries to make better trading conditions and promote sustainability.The certification is awarded by FLO international and certification body FLO-CERT after an independent auditing of producers to verify that following standards are met.

• A Joint Body, including workers and management, must be formed to decide on the use of the Fairtrade Premium,
• The premium cannot be used to cover operating expenses, but rather to improve living and working conditions,
• Forced labour and labour by children 15 years and under is prohibited. Work for children over 15 cannot interfere with their education. They cannot do work that could pose a health risk,
• Workers have the right to establish or join an independent union,
• Salaries must be equal to or higher than the regional average or than the minimum wage,
• Health and safety measures must be established in order to avoid work-related injuries.

Therefore it is reflecting our efforts to extend the focus beyond profits.