What is Bird & Blend Tea Co.?
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an independent, award-winning tea company on a mission to spread happiness and completely reimagine tea! Founded by Krisi and Mike, who met while studying Politics at university, this brand started from humble beginnings—packing tea in their bedroom and hitting up markets. Fast forward to today, and Bird & Blend boasts multiple retail stores alongside a thriving international online presence. Their passion? Building a tea company that stays true to its ethos and values while leading the way in tea innovation across the UK.
Main Benefits and Key Facts
Here’s what makes Bird & Blend stand out:
- Free UK delivery on orders over £35
- Free samples included in every order
- Refer a friend and get discounts
- ChariTEA Programme launched in 2014, supporting 30+ causes nominated by team members
- £207,058 donated to charity so far
- Nearly 448,000 trees planted through takeaway cup donations to the World Preservation Fund
- B Corp score of 90.1, reflecting strong commitment to sustainability
Extensive Product Range
Bird & Blend offers a huge variety of teas and related products, perfect for every kind of tea lover. Whether you’re after Christmas gifts, best sellers, or something caffeine-free, they’ve got you covered. Their collections include everything from loose leaf teas and tea bags to matcha gifts and tea subscription boxes. Plus, there’s a whole section dedicated to tea tools like strainers, teapots, mugs, and matcha accessories. Seasonal goodies like advent calendars and spooky gifts add a fun twist to the mix.
Unique Shopping Experience
Shopping with Bird & Blend is more than just picking out tea—it’s about finding the perfect gift or treat for yourself or someone special. They’ve got categories tailored by giftee type, from tea beginners to cold brew drinkers, chocoholics, and even last-minute shoppers. Their ⭐ Gift Finder ⭐ makes it easy to discover something unique. And if you’re curious about tea, their Tea Academy and blog offer guides, quizzes, and recipes to deepen your tea knowledge and skills.
Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of Bird & Blend’s business model. From leaf to cup, every step is designed to minimize environmental impact. Their ChariTEA Programme supports charities nominated by team members, showing a genuine connection to community and causes. Plus, for every takeaway cup used in their stores, a tree is planted through donations to the World Preservation Fund. This ongoing effort has already resulted in nearly half a million trees planted—a huge win for the planet.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Engaging Community and Experiences
Bird & Blend doesn’t just sell tea—they create experiences. From tea workshops and lock-ins to private and group events, they invite tea lovers to dive deeper into the magical world of tea. Their monthly tea tasting club and subscription services keep the excitement brewing all year round. Plus, their blog and recipe collection offer tasty ideas like Gingerbread Chai Latte and Festive Eggnog Matcha, making every cup a little celebration.
What Bird & Blend Tea actually does
Bird & Blend Tea Co. blends and sells loose-leaf tea, matcha, and cold brew, through around 30 physical shops across the UK plus an international online store. The company was founded in 2013 by Krisi and Mike, who started out packing tea in their bedroom and selling at markets.
Where Bird & Blend Tea shows up
- ChariTEA Programme: a quarterly charity partner, funded by profits from a dedicated tea blend for that cause.
- Teas for Trees: a tree-planting partnership with the World Preservation Foundation, funded per takeaway cup used in-store.
- Packaging: product packaging designed to be plastic-free and either recyclable or compostable.
Proof, not just claims
Bird & Blend Tea is a Certified B Corporation, first certified in 2022 and re-certified with a B Impact Assessment score of 99.7, well above the 80-point certification threshold.
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
Bird & Blend Tea’s SDG13 and SDG15 case is its Teas for Trees partnership, a named third-party organization (the World Preservation Foundation) funding mangrove planting in Madagascar and agroforestry in Haiti, Nepal, Indonesia, and Mozambique, tied directly to in-store cup usage. Its SDG12 case is the plastic-free packaging commitment applied across its product range, not a single limited-edition line.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bird & Blend Tea based, and who uses it?
Bird & Blend Tea is based in West Sussex, UK, and sells through around 30 shops across the UK plus an international online store.
Which SDGs does Bird & Blend Tea support, and how?
SDG13 (Climate Action) and SDG15 (Life on Land): its Teas for Trees partnership with the World Preservation Foundation has funded over 318,000 trees, including mangrove planting in Madagascar. SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): its packaging is designed to be plastic-free and either recyclable or compostable.
How is Bird & Blend Tea verified as a sustainability project?
Bird & Blend Tea is a Certified B Corporation, with a B Impact Assessment score of 99.7 against an 80-point certification threshold.
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