How it does good

Holding herbs to a higher standard

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  responsible sourcing

  Traditional Medicinals uses certified organic plants to ensure sustainable growing practices and avoid synthetic chemicals, pollutants, and pesticides. After being harvested (or wild-collected and cut), they're cleaned and carefully dried, then sent to a solar-powered facility in California for quality testing. Each herb has a strict quality standard. This commitment to quality sets Traditional Medicinals tea apart.
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  recyclable packaging

  Around 73% of their packaging is fully or partially made with recyclable materials. Traditional Medicinals' teabags are compostable, and they have recently approved a compostable alternative for their teabag overwraps.
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  low carbon footprint

  Traditional Medicinals runs their corporate office and production facilities on 100% local renewable energy. They balance their corporate footprint by purchasing carbon offsets, supporting sustainable forest management projects. But they know there's still work to do, and continue to work with farming communities, suppliers, and partners to promote sustainable agriculture.
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  supporting key causes

  Over the last five years, Traditional Medicinals has invested over $6.6 million in their social business model. They've provided support for the Traditional Medicinals Foundation, WomenServe, Whole Planet Foundation, and other nonprofits. They also work to donate discontinued or near-expiring products to help cut down on their waste footprint.