WHAT does it mean to be Organic certified?
Having an Organic Certification means that all ingredients that go into our teas are grown and harvested using only Organic methods. Our products are Organic Certified by QAI (Quality Assurance International) standards. (http://www.qai-inc.com/)
What does it mean to be Fair Trade?
Fair Trade is about making a difference in communities all around the world. By donating a portion of our sales and by paying a premium on our ingredients, we support the wages of tea farmers. Those farmers are also supported by being provided with affordable housing options, as well as equal opportunities in their trade.
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TransFair Canada's description of Fair Trade:
"Fair Trade is a different way of doing business. It's about making principles of fairness and decency mean something in the marketplace.
It seeks to change the terms of trade for the products we buy - to ensure the farmers and artisans behind those products get a better deal. Most often this is understood to mean better prices for producers, but it often means longer-term and more meaningful trading relationships as well.
For consumers and businesses, it's also about information. Fair Trade is a way for all of us to identify products that meet our values so we can make choices that have a positive impact on the world. |
A MUCH LARGER COMMUNITY
Beyond certification bodies like Fairtrade Canada, producers, and the companies that sell their products, there is a much larger Fair Trade community. This community certainly includes all of these actors, but it also includes individual citizens, schools, academics, unions, activists, religious organizations, and more, all unified in their desire to make the world a better place and all bringing their own ideas and perspectives to the table."
Visit the TransFair Canada website(
www.fairtrade.ca) to discover more on Fair Trade Certified tea.