subject: Fair Trade Tea Explained [print this page] We have all heard of fair trade teaWe have all heard of fair trade tea. Indeed many of us swear by it, or have drunk it on the odd occasion at least. All sorts of things ranging from green tea to the likes of coffee, sugar and cocoa are available with the certification. However fair trade tea is one of the more popular products today and is the choice of those who value social responsibility when it comes to making a brew.
Fair trade tea is just one of a range of commodities which are available under the fair trade banner. The social movement is aimed specifically at ensuring that the producers of various commodities in developing countries are not exploited by their first world trading partners. Fair trade tea and things like bananas and other fruit guarantee that the grower has been paid a fair price and that they are using sustainable means of producing and harvest their crops.
The movement has really gathered pace in recent years after several organisations promoting the cause were formed in the 1990s. Fair trade tea and other products were spawned as a reaction to many powerful European buyers exploiting growers from Africa and the Caribbean by paying them an unreasonably low price for their produce. Campaigns to make large companies play fair with small suppliers have been underway for several decades but it is only in recent years that it has become internationally recognised. Many would argue that this is the result of special labelling for things like fair trade tea and green tea was introduced. Now all sorts of items carry the fair trade label so you know if the product which you buy is sourced responsibly and ethically.
All in all choosing fair trade tea over its normal counterpart gives you peace of mind that your products have been sourced ethically and sustainably so it is no wonder that it is so popular.
If you are on the hunt for fair trade tea then one reliable supplier can be found by paying a visit to Teaforte.co.uk. The company provides all sorts of speciality teas from around the world including several types of green tea.
