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A leading British tea brand
What is CLIPPER...?
Clipper started in 1984 with the highest quality Assam tea from "Mike & Lorraine Brim", master tea tasters in Dorset, England. It was the first to introduce organic tea to the British market, received the first Fairtrade certification in Japan in 1994, and has recently won numerous international awards, including the "Great Taste Awards", a prestigious international culinary competition, making it a beloved tea brand worldwide.
■■First Certification Acquired in the UK
Commitment to "Fair Trade"
Clipper is also known as the world's largest Fairtrade tea with Fairtrade certification. It is mainly produced in tea gardens in India, Sri Lanka, and Africa, and has supported tea producers and their families for many years.
■■Consideration for Environmental Protection
Commitment to Eco-Packaging
Clipper is committed to environmentally friendly practices in packaging manufacturing. Environmentally conscious materials are used for tea bags and outer boxes, such as the production of "unbleached tea bags" that do not use artificial bleaching agents.
■■International Competition Known as the "Oscars of Food"
Great Taste Award
Clipper has won the "Great Taste Awards", also known as the "Oscars of Food". This award, organized by the Guild of Fine Food in the UK, receives over 10,000 entries annually and undergoes rigorous judging by top chefs, buyers, fine food retailers, restaurant owners, and food critics.
■■Also known as "Beauty's Tea", originating from Fujian Province, China
What is White Tea...?
Also known as "Bai Cha", it uses the unopened buds and young leaves that mainly grow in Fujian Province, China. It is a very delicate tea, hand-picked only during a short two-week period in early spring each year. The name "White Tea" comes from the silvery down that covers the tea leaves. The process is simple, involving only wilting the leaves and drying them slowly, allowing the leaves to remain in their natural state and undergo oxidation only on the surface, following the natural fermentation of the tea leaves. The simplicity highlights the skill of the artisans, increasing the rarity of white tea. It is also gaining attention for its antioxidant properties and health benefits, and is referred to as "Beauty's Tea".
■■Clipper has obtained various organic certifications.
*Certification details vary by product.
■ Organic JAS Certification Mark
A mark certifying that production complies with the JAS standard for organic food. It is necessary to display names such as "organic" or "organic".
■ EU Organic Certification Mark
Proof that the agricultural product was produced in accordance with the EU's organic farming regulations. It is a mark required for displaying organic products in EU member states.
■ SOIL ASSOCIATION Organic Certification Mark
The certification mark of the "Soil Association Certification", the largest organic certification body in the UK. It sets stricter standards compared to EU and other domestic standards.
■ International Fairtrade Certification Label
A certification mark that proves that Fairtrade standards have been met at each stage from raw material production to export/import, processing, manufacturing, and completion.
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