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SUSTAINABILITY

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Environmental and
social responsibility
in tea production.

 

It is important to us that our production methods stand up from the point of view of product quality and sustainability.

 

The Ethical Tea Partnership

 

 

Newby is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, a global, not for profit organisation committed to improving the lives and environment of tea workers throughout the world. We share the ETP’s aims of making tea production better, fairer and more environmentally sustainable.

Read our statement
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tea testing

Product Quality

 

Newby is in a position to buy teas from a variety of gardens – this gives us greater freedom of choice than tea companies which may be locked into contracts with specific suppliers.

 

Newby tests samples of the teas it buys at multiple stages. Our initial tasting is later followed by a further check prior to shipment, and another on receipt – ensuring the tea has maintained its high quality and complies with the requirements of the EU Food Safety Standards. Our production centre has received the highest accreditation by BRC Global Standards and our factory compliant with HACCP standards (grade A+).

 

Packaging

 

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The environmental impact of our packaging is an area we continue to examine and evolve. Newby tea bags have been certified as being biodegradable, made from wood pulp and abaca. Our Silken Pyramid bags are made from corn starch.

As a company which values social responsibility, we will continue to refine our processes and look for new ways to comply with environmental standards.