Arbor Teas offers one of the Internet's largest selections of loose leaf Fair Trade Certified® tea and herbs – all of which are also certified organic!
We offer Fair Trade selections from all varieties of tea (black, green, white, oolong and pu-erh), as well as South African rooibos and other herbs. Our mission is to find the world’s most fantastic Fair Trade and organic teas, and deliver them to you as sustainably as possible. From our Carbonfree® business practices to our backyard compostable packaging, our vision is to remain organic to a tea™
Subtly fruity and floral, with a spring apricot blossom note
Full-bodied earthy Assam, with a rich maltiness and coppery notes
Delicately fragrant, with a mellow vegetal sweetness and a pale yellow infusion
Black teas from around the world
Complex flavor profile with a light body and classic brisk character
Notes of peach, sweet grass, and a clean mineral finish
Sweet tart flavor of cherries balanced with sophisticated vegetal flavor
Four of our finest Chinese green teas
Medium-bodied with a slight fruity tartness likened to plums, faintly smoky
Warming cinnamon layered over a sweet lightly fruity rooibos base
Tart citrus fruits with a ginger zing complemented by the green tea base
Bright, lemony infusion with punchy astringency and classic first flush character
Ripened Muscat grape and forest floor notes, ample astringency and strong body
Classic bergamot flavor over a decaf black tea with coppery undertones
Brisk and full-flavored decaf blend, with lemon and coppery notes
Medium-bodied decaffeinated green tea with notes of spinach, endive, and mineral
Generous doses of orange, cinnamon and clove make this a decaf holiday favorite
Hearty North Indian tea that makes for a quick infusion without the caffeine
Rare Find! Premium decaf green tea scented with floral jasmine aroma
Spicy and warming with pepper, clove and ginger followed by a cardamom finish
A medley of fruity berry flavors with a light decaf coppery base
Light-bodied decaffeinated green tea with a rich vegetal flavor
Four fine teas without caffeine
Mango and papaya notes complement a light vegetal decaf green tea base
Notes of freshly cut grass and toasted chestnuts, with a light minerality
Strong bergamot oil pairs with a bold black tea for a classic tea
Classic earl grey flavor with a lighter body from a smooth green tea base
Fresh pairing of bergamot with apricot-like rooibos for a caffeine-free infusion
Buttery-rich and savory infusion, notes of asparagus, snow peas and chestnut
Brisk and full-flavor, with slightly lemony and coppery tones
A selection of English classics
Four teas bursting with a variety of flavors
Herbaceous rosemary pairs with zesty ginger, spicy chili and woody rooibos
Full-bodied with molassess notes, subtle milkiness and light coppery finish.
Smooth and complex with layered notes of sweet caramel, cream of wheat, and dried orange
Unoxidized rooibos offers a fresh and herbaceous take on traditional rooibos
Nutty vegetal flavor with hints of smoke with a medium body infusion
Generous doses of orange, cinnamon and clove flavor make this a holiday favorite
A selection of teas showing the range of flavors from India
Full-bodied and bold, this blend does well with a touch of milk
Smooth, brothy and lightly vegetal brew with notes of macadamia, almond and miso
Bold and juicy jasmine aroma lingers over a fuller-bodied green tea flavor
Light-bodied and subtle green tea pairs with floral jasmine in small pearls
Smooth and light, juicy wine-like flavor with a slightly roasted note
Smooth, rich and juicy reminding of deep burgundy wine
Crisp and smooth with strong distinct smoky flavor reminiscent of a campfire
Sweet and fruity notes compliment this medium-bodied smooth black tea
Slightly lemony, vegetal and earthy in taste similar to other Darjeeling teas
Punchy astringency with a distinct oolong tasting finish and earthy lemon notes
Rich and earthy white tea flavor with muscatel and citrus overtones
Smooth tropical mango flavor blends well with this mild black tea
Strong tropical mango flavor with apricot-like rooibos for a fruity infusion
Spicy chai blend with pepper and ginger notes ideal for adding milk
Soothing rooibos with sweet vanilla and classic chai spices
Bold spearmint blended with full-bodied lightly smoky gunpowder green tea
Straightforward flavor with delicate and brisk floral notes, smooth when iced
Four oolong teas that showcase a wide range of flavors
Subtle peach flavor combines with the slightly apricot-flavor of rooibos
Tropical pineapple and passionfruit flavors shine layered over a mellow green tea
Fruity and tart pomegranate pairs with a lightly sweet and delicate white tea
Hibiscus and raspberry gives this a tart fruity flavor over a mellow green tea
Silky smooth body and no astringency with notes of apricot and honey
Medium-bodied black tea, with a rich smoky aroma yet not overpowering
Nectar-like body with notes of honey, a delicate sweetness and no astringency
Cardamom, anise and vanilla bean take center stage over bold black tea
Smooth-bodied infusion with notes of sweet flowers, rich greens and forest floor
Deep vanilla and nutty almond over apricot-like rooibos with light calendula
Decadent vanilla blends well with a bold and medium-bodied black tea
Pleasantly rich body, malty and coppery brew with hints of ripened date
A collection of delicate white teas
Light amber infusion with a roasted quality and sweet earthiness
Very rare and limited, notes of toasted marshmallow, baby bok choy and mineral
Any tea devotee knows that not all teas are created equal. Realizing this, we at Arbor Teas perform extensive comparative tasting whenever we consider adding a new Fair Trade tea to our catalog. We select our tea inventory with quality, organic certification and Fair Trade certification in mind. If a particular tea isn't up-to-snuff, we simply won't offer it.
The Fair Trade movement in the tea industry is still growing, and many authentic varieties remain unavailable in a Fair Trade Certified® form. However, we search constantly for new Fair Trade Certified® teas meeting our standards, and will add them to our inventory as they become available. Additionally, because Fair Trade focuses on the developing world, teas from places such as Japan, Korea and the USA (where fair market and labor conditions already prevail) will not be found under the Fair Trade Certified® label.
The best tea gardens and cooperatives understand that high-quality specialty teas depend on the people and the environment that produce them. Fair Trade Certification verifies and acknowledges the commitment of these producers to meeting internationally-recognized Fair Trade standards. We work with several Fair Trade communities to supply our organic teas and herbs including the Korakundah Estate and Makaibari Estate in India, and the Da Zhang Shan Cooperative in China, to name a few! Learn more about our Fair Trade Communities.