Founded 1984 · Beaminster, Dorset · Fairtrade Pioneer
Clipper
Founded 1984 in Dorset. The world's first Fairtrade-certified tea brand.
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In 1994, Clipper became one of the first three companies in the UK to carry the Fairtrade mark. Today it is the world's largest Fairtrade tea brand, supporting more than 114,000 producers across estates in Assam, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. The teabags themselves are unbleached, non-GMO, plant-based, and fully biodegradable, an industry first that took years to engineer. The thing that has not changed since 1984 is the brief: source ethically, blend properly, package without plastic.
We started Clipper because we knew where the tea we were drinking came from, and we did not want to be part of that anymore. Pay growers properly, blend well, and the rest sorts itself out.Mike and Lorraine Brehme, Clipper Teas Founders
What makes them different
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Fairtrade Pioneer
One of the first three UK companies to carry the Fairtrade mark in 1994. Today it is the world's largest Fairtrade tea brand, supporting over 114,000 producers and the schools, clinics, and water projects funded by the Fairtrade premium.
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Plastic-Free Bags
Clipper engineered the first plant-based, unbleached, fully biodegradable, non-GMO heat-sealed teabag. No plastic in the bag, no chlorine bleach in the paper. The packet itself is recyclable.
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Organic Sourcing
The organic range is certified by the Soil Association. Estates grow without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, which protects the soil and the people who work on it.
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Dorset-Blended
Tea is still blended in Beaminster, Dorset. Forty years of recipes refined in the same place by people who have worked with the same estates for decades.
The shelf favourites
The handful we reach for most. Ranked by what actually sells, with the why for each.
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Clipper Organic Orange and Tumeric 20 Tea bags
R90.00
Caffeine-free anti-inflammatory blend. Turmeric for joint and digestive support, orange for brightness. The afternoon tea for anyone cutting back on caffeine without giving up the ritual.
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Clipper Organic Lemon and Ginger Tea 20 Tea Bags
R90.00
The household immune-support tea. Ginger for digestion and circulation, lemon for vitamin C and freshness. Drunk hot through winter and iced in summer.
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Clipper Organic Snore and Peace Tea 20 Tea Bags
R90.00
Bedtime herbal blend with chamomile, valerian, and lavender. Designed to be the last drink of the day, half an hour before sleep. Caffeine-free.
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Clipper Organic Detox Tea 20 Tea Bags
R90.00
Dandelion, nettle, and fennel blend supporting liver and digestive function. The morning tea for anyone doing a reset, or a daily liver-support habit.
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Clipper Organic Mighty Mint 20 Tea bags
R90.00
Pure organic peppermint, no fillers. Settles digestion after meals and clears the head. The cleanest single-herb tea in the range.
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Shop the full Clipper range below.
All Clipper products ↓
Clipper Organic Orange and Tumeric 20 Tea bags
Clipper Organic Lemon and Ginger Tea 20 Tea Bags
Clipper Organic Detox Tea 20 Tea Bags
Clipper Organic Snore and Peace Tea 20 Tea Bags
Clipper Organic Berry Burst Tea 20 Tea Bags
Clipper Organic White Tea and Raspberry 20 Tea Bags
Clipper Organic Mighty Mint 20 Tea bags
Clipper Organic Indian Chai 20 Tea Bags
Touring the range
Three doorways into the brand: entry, classic, specialty.
Everyday herbal staples
If you are new to Clipper, start with the two herbal teas that cover most household use cases: Lemon and Ginger for daily immune and digestive support, and Mighty Mint for after meals. Both organic, both caffeine-free.
Wellness blends
Once the staples are in rotation, the targeted blends solve specific problems. Snore and Peace for sleep, Detox for liver support, Orange and Turmeric for inflammation. One blend, one purpose, no synthetic flavours.
Single-origin and chai
Indian Chai, White Tea and Raspberry, Berry Burst. The teas where Clipper's blending heritage and forty years of estate relationships actually show up in the cup.
What the brand stands behind
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Fairtrade Certified
Independently certified by Fairtrade International. Guarantees minimum prices, premium payments to producer communities, and audited supply chain transparency.
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Soil Association Organic
UK organic certification across the organic range. Annual audits of estates and the Beaminster blending facility.
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Plant-Based Teabags
Unbleached, non-GMO, plant-based teabag material. Fully biodegradable, no plastic seal, compostable in home compost.
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Non-GMO
Tea, teabag material, and packaging all verified non-GMO across the certified Fairtrade and organic range.
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B Corp Certified
Certified B Corporation. Independent verification of social and environmental performance, public benefit accountability, and transparency.
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Forty Years In Dorset
Tea is still blended in Beaminster, Dorset, the same town where the company was founded in 1984.
About this brand
Common questions customers ask about the brand and its products.