From bush to cup

ekaterra buys 5% of the world’s tea so 385 million people can enjoy a cuppa every day. We support around 1 million people working in 21 different countries, from India and China to Argentina and Australia. We’ve also got plantations in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, as well as 11 regional factories that process the tea bought from farmers.

Black and green tea, made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, makes up 90% of our business. We also produce plant-based herbal teas (or ‘tisanes’), infusions and non-teas made from flowers, herbs and plants other than Camellia sinensis such as chamomile, peppermint and rooibos.

As the world’s biggest tea provider, we have a responsibility to do everything as sustainability as possible. From improving the lives of the people who pick our leaves, to how we blend and package our products, all while keeping our environmental footprint as small as we can.

Transparency across the supply chain

We’re increasing transparency across our global supply chain to help accelerate the transformation of the entire tea industry.

We like to know exactly where our tea comes from . Since September 2019, we’ve let everyone see for themselves where we source all our teas.

United for change

Our brands connect us to millions of people who depend on tea production and the ecosystems they share – including on 750,000 small farms, mostly in Africa and Asia.

Working with NGOs and other partners enables us to tackle wider social and environmental issues on an even bigger scale. These programmes aim to improve the livelihoods and wellbeing of local workers, farmers and their families:

Women make up more than 60% of the workforce in tea plantations. We're supporting the implementation of women’s safety initiatives in Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya in partnership with governments, women’s rights organisations, NGOs and other partners, guided by the UN Women’s Global Women’s Safety Framework in Rural Spaces .
Through a joint initiative with the Initiative for Sustainable Landscapes (ISLA) we’re working to restore and conserve 60,000 hectares of the South West Mau Forest by 2030 through holistic landscape management.
We've introduced sustainable practices to smallholder factories we work with in Sri Lanka, including training sessions for estate managers, and engaging tea regulatory bodies on issues like plastic recycling at tea plantations. We’re also finding ways to create more jobs – and increase income opportunities – for smallholder farmers, and to invest in new factories and local infrastructure on Tanzania’s Mufindi tea estates

Get through the flu season with the right products from ekaterra
At ekaterra, we aim to only serve the tastiest teas that enrich physical, emotional and social wellbeing all year round. For example, we have brews specially created to help people get through the flu season.
Ground breaking innovation in tea production
We’ve pioneered a process that extracts natural ‘essence’ from pressed leaves to enhance the flavour of the tea blend.
Ever wondered where your favourite cup of tea comes from?
We’ve published a complete list of our global tea suppliers. This increases transparency in our supply chain and boosts our ongoing efforts to transform the tea industry.

Why we’re encouraging tea workers to eat more balanced diets?
Our Seeds of Prosperity programme is helping tea workers and their families improve their health and wellbeing through more nutritious, diverse diets.
Unwrap the Feeling of Joy & Happiness With ekaterra’s Teas
Tea “wrapped” in a beautiful giftbox can be a healthier and happier choice to share with your loved ones. Our gifting selections carefully packaged to create a loving experience for those who give and receive them. We’re proud that our products are plant-powered and help millions of tea lovers feel refreshed.
T2 becomes Unilever’s eighth certified B Corp
We consider our impact in every step of our business, from the first leaf to the last sip.