It's Better For the Planet
"Producing tea organically makes a far smaller impact on the environment than conventional agriculture by eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. In doing so, organic tea yields a variety of benefits over its conventional counterparts.
Without a doubt, organic tea is better for the living things that inhabit this planet – and not just us humans! Organic agriculture is – hands down – healthier for flora and fauna. Persistent agrochemicals used in conventional farming can accumulate up the food chain, often resulting in a variety of health and reproductive ailments, including toxic dosages being consumed by top predators.
Organic tea is also better for water bodies, in part because organic farming practices lessen the eutrophication of water bodies. Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers can lead to algae blooms in nearby lakes and rivers, upsetting the delicate balance of those aquatic ecosystems and killing the many organisms that live there.
Perhaps most importantly, organic tea is better for our air, but more specifically, our atmosphere. The synthetic fertilizers and other agrochemicals that conventional farming relies on can be VERY energy-intensive to produce. This results in the emission of carbon and other contaminants (read: “green house gases”) which contribute to global climate change and various forms of air pollution." (www.organic-tea.info)
It's Safer for the Workers
Many times the spraying of pesticides is done by un-trained workers without any recommended safety gear, such as masks or gloves. Spraying can be done as often as 15-20 times a year!
By supporting Organic tea, we can also support the health and livelihoods of thousands of people.
It's Safer for Consumers
These harmful toxins undoubtedly end up in your freshly brewed cup of tea, and ultimately in your body. Unlike the veggies and fruits you buy at the grocery store, you can't wash your tea leaves before drinking them, and they certainly are not washed before processing and packing.
The more Organic Tea we choose, the more farming communities we support in a sustainable manner. For the farmers, that means a better life for themselves and for future generations.
And for us, that means a chance to make the world a better place!
