Organic teas are grown without the input of artificial fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Natural fertilizers are used however to invigorate the soil as best as possible. Due to the fact that the yields drop dramatically under organic growing conditions at the tea estate, the prices are somewhat higher than other teas.

Fair Trade allows farming communities around the world to improve their quality of life. Guaranteed fair prices give farmers greater access to improve healthcare, education, and housing for their families. Their children are eating better and staying in school longer. Greater income allows farmers to re-invest in their farms and improve the quality of their harvest and the quality of their lives. Fair Trade Certified teas are certified organic and are grown to protect wildlife habitats and soil.

SBSteas.com joins over 300 other companies who are now offering Fair Trade Certified products. Distribution of Fair Trade products has exploded from several hundred US outlets four years ago to an estimated current 20,000.

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