The composition of our product ranges follows documented quality and social standards throughout the supply chain – from our collaboration with suppliers to our internal quality management.

We are audited annually by LC Agricultural Consulting GmbH, are certified to the IFS Broker standard, and our warehouse operates in accordance with HACCP guidelines. Since 2026, we have also been assessed annually by EcoVadis. We currently achieve a score of 61 out of 100 points. The assessment covers environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement and is based on an industry-specific questionnaire and supporting evidence such as policies and certificates.

We aim to be a partner for our customers that plans for the long term and acts with foresight. This includes long-term supplier relationships, a growing share of certified organic products and the continuous development of our production and packaging processes.

Packaging performs important functions for tea. It protects our products from moisture, unwanted aromas and contaminants, thereby contributing to product quality, food safety and shelf life.

When selecting and developing our packaging, we consider the necessary level of product protection as well as criteria including the amount of material used, recycled content, recyclability and compostability.

Different packaging materials are used depending on the product. These include, for example, FSC-certified virgin-fibre cardboard, shipping cartons made from recycled cardboard and paper-based sachet envelopes with a thin barrier layer. For selected products, we also use industrially compostable bags made from PLA, cotton or organic cotton, and paper.

As actual disposal options may vary depending on local waste management systems, we provide specific disposal instructions for our different types of packaging.

We also implement a number of specific measures in our own operations. These include expanding our electric vehicle fleet and providing charging facilities at our warehouse location. In addition, our employees have the opportunity to lease JobRad® bicycles.

Our headquarters in Bremen is connected to public transport and can be reached by bicycle. Almost 50% of our employees regularly use public transport or bicycles to commute to work.

For our shipping cartons, we have switched to brown, directly printable outer cartons. This eliminates the need for the colour used for white cartons as well as an additional paper label including ink, adhesive and solvents. Wherever possible, we also use paper adhesive tape made from renewable raw materials that can be recycled together with the cardboard.

Within our company, we also implement specific measures for our employees. These include regular feedback meetings and salary reviews, support for apprentices and interns, training and development opportunities, occupational health and safety measures, flexible working hours and various employee benefits.

At PURE TEA, we also employ people from Lebenshilfe.

As a Bremen-based company, we feel a strong connection to the coast and maritime topics. We therefore support the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS). For every tin and box sold of our tea blend “Rette mit, wer kann”, we donate €0.50 to the organisation. Over the years, this has resulted in donations totalling several thousand euros.

Information correct as of September 2026.