Organic tea or conventional tea – what is the real difference?
Tea is a natural product – regardless of whether it is grown organically or conventionally. What is decisive is the origin, processing, freshness, quality, and of course, the taste in the cup.
Whether organic or conventional farming – the choice is yours. The essential point is: tea should taste good, be carefully selected, and meet the highest quality standards.
Tea as a natural product
Tea – whether organically or conventionally grown – is one of the purest foodstuffs on earth. The fact that you are finding more and more organic teas in our range is a result of our "YES" to transitioning production methods for the benefit of the environment, people, and nature.
With regard to quality, taste, and purity, however, many conventional teas still have a distinct edge over organic teas.
Organic is an important quality feature – but not the only one. For us, the overall picture always counts: origin, processing, taste, freshness, and purity.
The EU Organic Logo
The EU Organic Logo identifies products from controlled organic farming.
The EU Organic Logo is the European symbol for organic products. Our teas bearing the organic logo come from controlled organic cultivation in accordance with the regulations of the EC Organic Regulation on organic farming.
The organic logo gives you the certainty that it was produced according to organic criteria – and thus according to agricultural methods that are in harmony with the environment.
Naturally, all organic teas in our in-house laboratory are also regularly checked for the absence of residues of harmful substances.
Organic tea and conventional tea in comparison
Organic teas stand for ecological farming, the conscious use of resources, and production that avoids certain chemical-synthetic pesticides.
Conventional teas can nevertheless be excellent in terms of taste, aroma, and quality. Particularly in certain regions of origin, harvest times, and tea gardens, one can still find excellent quality in the conventional sector.
Taste, cup color, leaf quality, origin, harvest time, and personal preferences are just as important when choosing a tea as the question of whether it is organically or conventionally grown.
Which tea suits you?
Whether you decide on an organic tea or a conventionally grown tea ultimately depends on your personal preferences. Some customers explicitly prefer organic cultivation, while others choose primarily based on taste, origin, or a specific type of tea.
We are happy to advise you and help you find the tea that best suits your taste and your requirements.
Try different teas consciously side by side: organic and conventional, different growing regions, various harvest times, and leaf grades. This is the best way to find out which tea you personally like best.
Further tea knowledge
If you would like to learn more about tea, origin, quality, and preparation, you will find further information about the world of tea here.
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