tea Archives - The Equal Exchange Blog

A plastic free tea bag with a teapot, mug and pastry on a table.

1/27/2020

Plastic, Chemical Bleach and Pesticides in Your Tea Cup?

Is there plastic in your tea bag? What about trace amounts of bleach or pesticides? If you’re like most people, making yourself a nice…

Two peaches and a glass of iced tea with peach slices

7/27/2019

Peach Rooibos Iced Tea

This iced tea recipe makes enough naturally caffeine-free summer ambrosia for a crowd! 0 from 0 votes Print Peach Rooibos Iced Tea Organic rooibos…

7/24/2019

Earl Grey Iced Tea with Clouds of Cream

Have you ever tried our fair trade Organic Earl Grey cold? Bergamot oil lends citrus notes to this elegant black tea. Serve it over ice…

A pitcher of mint tea with sliced cucumber

7/19/2019

Cucumber Peppermint Iced Tea

Time to chill out! Cool down our already-cool Organic Peppermint Tea by infusing it with fresh mint and cucumber and serve it over ice…

7/16/2019

Mint Blackberry Green Iced Tea

Dress up a cup of Organic Mint Green Tea with extra mint, plus juicy blackberries. This vibrant iced tea has a fresh, summery flavor! 5…

6/20/2019

Sun Tea

Here comes the sun! On a hot day, it’s easy to make a refreshing beverage from fair trade and organic tea without turning on…

1/15/2019

Sharing + Saving = Buying Club

Buying clubs offer you the opportunity to make a real difference for small farmers around the world while paying less for your favorite organic and…

chocolate bars dressed up as snowman with paper decorations

10/19/2018

Inspiration for your Holiday Sale Display

We collected some of our favorite creative, yet simple display ideas for holiday sales during Christmas, Hanukkah and beyond! Check out our Pinterest Board&gt…

10/1/2018

Fair Trade & Equal Exchange FAQs

Want to get others on board supporting an independent food system with a company that pays small-scale growers fairly? What if people ask tough…

6/18/2018

Sweet Tea Perfection

Sweet Tea is the summer drink of choice across the American South. As the days heat up, it’s time to get your tea game…

6/16/2016

How to Make Iced Tea Concentrate

One of our favorite things about summertime is iced tea! It’s surprisingly easy to make by the glass or by the pitcher, and there…

2/18/2016

Sweet Chai Tea Latte

0 from 0 votes Print Sweet Chai Tea Latte Course Drinks Keyword Tea Servings 4 mugs Ingredients 3 1/2 c. water 1 1/2…

2/17/2016

Organic Vs. Conventional Tea: What’s The Difference?

As conscientious consumers, many of us look for the “organic” label when shopping. While we know that organic products have certain benefits, the extent of…

11/3/2015

Ginger Chai Cupcakes

0 from 0 votes Print Ginger Chai Cupcakes Course Dessert Keyword Tea Ingredients Ginger Cupcakes: 1 c. cake flour 1/2 c. whole wheat flour…

10/5/2015

Infographic: Small Farmer Tea Vs. Conventionally Traded Tea

At Equal Exchange, we believe that “Fair Trade” means “small farmer,” and our relationships with tea growers reflect that. Our tea comes from democratically organized…

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