Organic Tea (in Canada, Canadian)
I love tea (my partner truly loves coffee), so as I travel through Canada, I’ve been seeking organic tea that’s blended and sold in Canada—Canadian tea blenders, brands, and shops. I’m sharing a list below of the details I’ve gathered so far, in the order of what I tend to consider the most sustainable first (but this list is being updated as I discover more details). And what’s the next best thing if one can’t visit Canada? One can buy this tea online, directly from Canada.
Four O’Clock
montarville, quebec canada
certified organic
fairtrade
100% compostable teabags
recycled cardboard packaging
craft, blend, and package
family business
Friendship Organics
montreal, quebec canada
certified organic
fairtrade
reusable steel tins
plastic-free, compostable plant-based cellophane bags
plastic-free, compostable natural abacá fiber tea sachets
twinpack paper pouches lined with (plastic-free) glassine
blends from century-old recipes
blends from family traditions
new blends
Turmeric Teas
toronto canada
certified organic
compostable
certified b corp
thoughtfully crafted to restore balance to the mind and body
enhanced by black pepper to amplify the absorption of curcumin
each purchase helps to feed a person in need through Buy One, Feed One program
donated over 1 million meals to those in need
Shanti Tea
ottawa, ontario canada
certified organic
bulk organic
certified organic facility
blended in canada
custom tailor-made blending
tea as a ritual, a moment of pause, a journey of flavour and wellness
Celebration Herbals
local health food stores, canada
certified organic
cardboard packaging
small family business
Camellia Sinesis
montreal, quebec canada
certified organic (nearly half)
solar power
Urban Earth Teas
powell river, bc canada
certified organic options
fairtrade options
ethically wildcrafted options
white paper packaging
omnidegradable foil packaging
biodegradable packaging
steel packaging
bpa-free packaging
recyclable packaging
glass packaging
recycled paper labels
Tega Organic Tea
mission, bc canada
certified organic options
fairtrade options
kosher options
10% to help endangered species
woman-owned business
Tea Leaves
vancouver, bc canada
certified organic options
supports united nations biodiversity
compostable packaging
recyclable packaging
hand blended
celebrated by 5-star hotels and Michelin chefs worldwide
women-owned micro farms
The Tea Haus
london, ontario canada
certified organic options
premium loose leaf tea merchant