Start with the certification on the exact pack: an ethical-sourcing statement does not establish that a herbal tea carries the FAIRTRADE Mark. Clipper Organic and Fairtrade Lemon & Ginger offers a ginger-led option for a winter meal, but contains liquorice; Clipper’s Fairtrade peppermint and chamomile infusions offer naturally caffeine-free flavours instead. Pukka’s teas follow a different route, Fair for Life, for shoppers whose requirement is not specifically the FAIRTRADE Mark.
If that specific certification matters to you, check the exact pack rather than relying on a brand’s broader sourcing statement. The Fairtrade Foundation explains that tea sold on Fairtrade terms can be mixed with non-certified tea under mass balance, so the mark does not necessarily mean physical separation.
Choose by flavour as well as certification: Clipper’s Lemon & Ginger is ginger-led, while its rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free alternative to black tea that the manufacturer says can be served with or without milk.
Clipper describes its Fairtrade peppermint and chamomile infusions, and its Organic and Fairtrade Rooibos, as naturally caffeine-free. Peppermint has a crisp mint taste; chamomile is mellow and floral.
Decide which certification you require, then narrow the choice by flavour, caffeine status and ingredients.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | Look for the FAIRTRADE Mark or explicit Fairtrade wording on the exact product. Fairtrade International says the mark applies when a product’s ingredients meet the relevant Fairtrade Standards; Fair for Life is a different certification system. | I want this particular blend to meet my Fairtrade requirement, rather than relying on a general ethical-sourcing statement. |
| Flavour | Compare the named blend and ingredients: Clipper Lemon & Ginger lists ginger root at 47% and lemongrass at 30%. Clipper describes its peppermint as crisp and its chamomile as mellow. | After a rich winter meal, I might prefer a pronounced ginger flavour; on another occasion, a mint or floral cup may appeal more. |
| Caffeine | Check the statement on the exact variant. Clipper describes its Fairtrade peppermint and chamomile, and its Organic and Fairtrade Rooibos, as naturally caffeine-free. | For an evening cup, I want a blend whose caffeine status is clear on the product I buy. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredient list and warnings. Clipper Lemon & Ginger contains liquorice root and warns that people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption. | If liquorice is unsuitable for me, I need to check the formulation rather than assume all ginger infusions contain the same herbs. |
Pukka says its teas are Fair for Life certified, but that does not establish that an individual blend carries the FAIRTRADE Mark. Twinings has both an Organic & Fairtrade collection and a separate herbal range; a collection name does not certify every herbal product.
Check the certification wording on the exact pack before choosing a tea for a specific Fairtrade requirement.
Clipper Organic and Fairtrade Lemon & Ginger contains liquorice root. Its manufacturer warns that people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption.
Read the ingredients and warning on the current pack; if liquorice is unsuitable, consider a different flavour after checking its ingredients too.
Clipper’s direct shop listed its Organic and Fairtrade Rooibos 20 Pyramid bags as sold out on 2 October 2026.
Check current stock, pack size and Fairtrade wording with the retailer before choosing a similarly named rooibos product.
Words such as “calming” describe how a tea is marketed, not a reason to treat it as a remedy. GOV.UK food-labelling guidance says food must not claim or imply that it treats, prevents or cures a disease or medical condition.
Choose a blend for its stated flavour, ingredients, caffeine status and certification rather than an assumed medical effect.
Clipper lists specific herbal infusions with Fairtrade wording, including Lemon & Ginger, Rooibos, Peppermint and Chamomile.
Pukka says its teas are organic and certified under the Fair for Life system. Its Three Ginger blend contains ginger root, galangal and turmeric.
Twinings lists an Organic & Fairtrade Tea collection and a separate herbal tea and infusions range.
The teapigs herbal range lists winter-oriented flavours, including spiced winter red tea and pumpkin spiced chai.
This Pukka mint tea is an option for shoppers considering the brand’s Fair for Life route; its listing does not establish that this pack carries the FAIRTRADE Mark.
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Consider this named mint blend if you are open to Pukka’s Fair for Life certification rather than requiring the FAIRTRADE Mark. The listing also mentions Three Ginger, so confirm the blend and ingredients on the pack before ordering; check the exact pack’s certification and caffeine wording as well.
No. Check the exact product for the FAIRTRADE Mark or explicit Fairtrade wording. Pukka says its teas are Fair for Life certified, which is a different system.
The Fairtrade Foundation explains that tea can use mass balance: the corresponding quantity is bought on Fairtrade terms, although tea in a particular packet may have been mixed with non-certified tea during processing.
Clipper describes its Fairtrade Organic Peppermint and Chamomile infusions and Organic and Fairtrade Rooibos as naturally caffeine-free. Check the exact pack if you change product or variant.
Do not choose it as a treatment. GOV.UK food-labelling guidance says food must not claim or imply that it treats, prevents or cures a disease or medical condition; compare these teas by flavour, ingredients, caffeine status and certification instead.
Check the ingredients for liquorice root. The NHS advises pregnant people to avoid teas containing it and to drink no more than four cups of herbal tea a day; seek individual clinical advice if you have questions about a particular blend.