Hampstead (truly plastic-free organic tea)
Hampstead Teas always come out top, when indie experts look at which teas have the best eco credentials.
This brand is one of the few on the market, that truly is plastic-free. Plus all their teas are organic. And delicious. And varied, so there is something for everyone. The range includes:
- English breakfast
- Darjeeling
- Earl Grey
- Oolong
- Lemon ginger
- Matcha
- Peppermint Spearmint
- Lavender valerian (sleep!)
- Chamomile
- Indian Chai
- Turmeric Cinnamon
- French vanilla
- Rooibos
Avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (also some herb teas like hibiscus and liquorice). Just bin leaves (caffeine could harm compost creatures). Use a SinkShield to stop clogging drains.
Also read about energy-saving kettles.
Beware (not all ‘plastic-free’ teas are true)
Be careful, as some brands label their teas as ‘plastic-free’, when they actually use plant-based PLA (polylactic acid) that still is not truly plastic-free.
Elephant-friendly tea plantations promise not to poison elephants, farm organically and avoid electric fencing, razor wire and deep narrow ditches (difficult to cross)
