Households that drink black tea throughout the day
Clipper Tea Shop lists Fairtrade everyday black tea in 440-bag and 1120-bag cartons. These formats suit households that will use a large supply and have space to store it.
Who are these tea bags for?
Shoppers with a Fairtrade requirement
Look for a statement about the specific tea rather than relying on a brand’s general ethical-sourcing information. For blends with other ingredients, check which ingredients the Fairtrade statement covers.
Families considering an organic tea in a smaller pack
Clipper Tea Shop also lists an 80-bag Organic & Fairtrade Everyday tea. A smaller pack gives a household less tea to store while it decides whether the blend suits everyone.
What should you check before buying?
Set your certification requirement first, then choose a pack size and blend that fit the household’s tea habits and storage space.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fairtrade status | Check the exact pack for a Fairtrade Mark or a product-level statement. Read any stated percentage and what it applies to, particularly in a blend. | I want the tea I buy to meet a Fairtrade requirement, not just a broader ethical-sourcing claim. |
| Pack size | Compare the bag count with how quickly your household uses tea and the space available to store it cool and dry. Clipper Tea Shop lists everyday Fairtrade packs of 1120, 440 and 80 bags. | Will we use a large carton, or would a smaller pack leave more room for other teas? |
| Blend and ingredients | Check whether the exact product is everyday black tea, decaf or another blend. Read its ingredients and any allergen information on the pack. | I need a tea the household will drink, and anyone with an allergy or intolerance needs to check the exact label. |
Buying pitfalls to avoid
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Assuming every ethical-sourcing claim means Fairtrade
Yorkshire Tea describes Rainforest Alliance certification, and Tetley describes sourcing from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Neither statement establishes Fairtrade status for an individual tea product.
Check the Fairtrade Mark or the statement on the exact product when Fairtrade is a requirement.
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Choosing the largest carton without considering use
Clipper Tea Shop lists everyday Fairtrade packs of 1120 and 440 bags. The larger carton takes more storage space and commits the household to one blend for longer.
Match the bag count to how often the household drinks that tea and where you can keep it cool and dry.
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Assuming every tea bag has the same ingredients
An organic everyday tea, a decaf tea and a flavoured blend may call for different choices within the same household. Fairtrade wording alone does not answer an ingredients or allergen question.
Check the exact pack’s ingredients and allergen information, and try a smaller pack if the blend is unfamiliar.
Brands and certification
Clipper
Clipper Tea Shop lists everyday Fairtrade black tea in 440-bag and 1120-bag packs, alongside an 80-bag organic Fairtrade option.
- For these listed packs, Clipper states that the tea is traded in compliance with Fairtrade standards, total 100%.
- The catering packs need more storage than the 80-bag format; the organic option is a different choice from the larger everyday cartons.
Twinings
Twinings has a collection labelled Organic & Fairtrade Tea.
- The collection offers a starting point for shoppers who want to look at both organic and Fairtrade tea.
- Check the certification statement and bag count on the individual product rather than applying the collection label to every pack.
Yorkshire Tea
Yorkshire Tea states that its tea is Rainforest Alliance Certified.
- Its stated certification gives shoppers a specific sourcing claim to consider.
- That claim does not establish that a particular pack meets a Fairtrade-only requirement.
Tetley
Tata Consumer Products states in its 2025 sustainability report that it sources Tetley tea from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
- The report identifies the sourcing certification behind that brand statement.
- Rainforest Alliance sourcing is not product-level evidence of Fairtrade certification.
Joybuy options in smaller packs
These Clipper options are both 80-bag packs: one everyday tea and one decaf. If your household drinks large quantities of the same tea, consider whether that bag count suits how often you want to restock.
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Clipper Organic Fairtrade 80 Tea Bags 232g
An 80-bag option for trying an organic Fairtrade tea or keeping more than one blend at home. The pack is 232g; check the exact pack statement for the scope of its Fairtrade claim.
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Clipper Organic Fairtrade Decaf Everyday 80 Tea Bags 277g
An 80-bag choice when the household also wants decaf tea. This organic Fairtrade variant is 277g; check the exact pack’s ingredients and preparation instructions before use.
Questions about Fairtrade tea bags
How can I tell whether tea bags are Fairtrade?
Check the exact pack or product page for a Fairtrade Mark or a clear product-level statement. The Fairtrade Foundation says its classic mark indicates that ingredients capable of Fairtrade certification are Fairtrade-certified; for other marks or blends, read the accompanying wording to see what is covered.
Should a large family always choose a 1120-bag carton?
No. Clipper Tea Shop’s 1120-bag everyday Fairtrade carton suits a household that will use that blend regularly and can store it cool and dry. Its 440-bag carton is a smaller commitment, while an 80-bag pack gives you less tea to store if you are trying a blend or keep several kinds of tea.
Do I need to check the ingredients and allergens?
Yes, check the exact pack, particularly if someone in the household has an allergy or intolerance or you are choosing a speciality blend. GOV.UK says that if prepacked food or drink contains any of the 14 regulated allergens, they must be clearly labelled in the ingredients list.
Do Yorkshire Tea or Tetley meet a Fairtrade-only requirement?
Their Rainforest Alliance statements do not establish Fairtrade status for a particular pack. Yorkshire Tea describes Rainforest Alliance certification, and Tetley’s sourcing statement identifies Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Choose either on that basis only if a different certification meets your household’s requirement; otherwise check the exact product for Fairtrade evidence.