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PREMIUM, FINEST GRADE
ARTISANAL HAND-HARVESTED
SOCIALLY JUST GARDENS
EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS
FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND
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You Can Taste the Difference
Welcome to the wondrous world of Zhena's Gypsy Tea. We offer exquisite
teas and herbal infusions of exceptional character and rich underlying
attributes. Combining the ancient tea blending principles that began with
the earliest monks and herbalists with the latest health research, Zhena's
Gypsy Tea produces hand-crafted, premium quality, all natural and organic
healthy infusions to please the palate and delight the senses. We take
pride in selling only teas that are 100% organic and 100% Fair Trade certified.
A Loyal Band A Growing Brand
A commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of others has
grown Zhena's Gypsy Tea from a small humble band of loyal Gypsy Tea consumers
to a growing successful brand and we are grateful. Our mission is to enrich
the lives of people everywhere through our offerings of only the healthiest
and freshest teas, herbs and botanicals available.
Cause and Affect Tea
Because our teas are not mass- grown, but are nurtured, cultivated and
hand processed by tea artisans, it is possible for us to offer the finest
grades of unique and special harvests that protect the body and pamper
the senses. Zhena’s Gypsy Tea doesn't just market products, it markets
meaning, teas with a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability
and the well-being of others. A community minded, pro-active company and
one of the pioneer supporters of the Fair Trade Model, we work directly
with small growers and out of the way tea gardens to affect change by
providing these workers with healthcare, guaranteed maternity leave, childcare,
literacy, better working conditions, and autonomy.
A Business Born of Courage
In 2000, Zhena was faced with the most difficult challenge of her life
when her son, Sage, was born with a severe birth defect. Barely making
ends meet, and with no health insurance to cover Sage’s mounting medical
costs, Zhena was determined to earn the income necessary to support the
needs of her son and finance the several surgeries to insure Sage’s survival..
With her degree in aromatherapy, love of tea and a small collection of
money from friends and family, Zhena embraced her Ukrainian Gypsy ancestry
and began peddling her teas out of a cart on California street corners.
Believing that selling her tins of tea could alter fate, Zhena became
a purveyor of hope and the founder of Gypsy Tea. Today Sage is a healthy,
energetic boy and the company is an Award Winning Brand delighting consumers
around the globe.
Where is Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Located?
Nestled in the picturesque Los Padres Mountains, inland from the Pacific coast, the city of Ojai, California is an easy 90 minute drive north of Los Angeles or a 45 minute drive south-west of Santa Barbara and has a total area of 4.4 square miles with a population of 8,000. Reflecting Southern California’s relaxed and friendly personality, Ojai is a low-key hideaway, widely known for being an active art community, spa retreat and spiritual sanctuary, attracting an eclectic mix of artists, spiritual gurus, health devotees, entrepreneurs, Hollywood actors and executives.
Are All the Ingredients in Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Natural?
We at Zhena’s Gypsy Tea offer only the purest, most natural teas. All
of our hand-blended teas and infusions integrate only the finest, highest
grade, natural essential oils of fruits and flowers. A masterful orchestration
of botanical benefits, our products are made fresh with expertly blended
organic leaves, herbs, fruits, healthful flowers, spices and essential
oils that delivers the sipper a true and tasty steep that is full of flavor
and character.. All the ingredients are certified GMO and allergen free,
and are 100% natural and do not contain petrochemicals, dyes, artificial
fragrances or preservatives. We are uncompromising in these principles
and do not offer products unless they meet these rigorous standards.
Our Tea Leaves Aren’t The Only Thing That’s Green
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea realizes that the health of our environment is a reflection
of the choices we make and the actions we take. We care so much about
how we impact our environment that we’ve chosen to hold ourselves responsible
and take action. By committing ourselves to green practices such as buying
wind power through the purchase of green tags to offset our company’s
carbon footprint (how much CO2 they produce through production and electricity
costs), we hope to set an example for other companies and individuals
to follow. Our environmental approach begins at the very source by focusing
on the impact of how the ingredients in our products are grown and continues
all the way through to the packaging that we use. Our use of minimal,
eco-friendly materials for our packaging, represents a lesser impact on
the environment. All of our teas are available in fully recyclable and
reusable containers and paper wrap refills that protect the tea and keep
it fresh. We encourage you to reuse the tins with refills of our delicious
teas.
Awards & Accolades
Winner Socially Responsible Business for Corporate Ethics
Winner Enterprising Women of the Year
Winner Golden Addy for Packaging Design
Winner Natural Products Expo Best New Packaging
Winner Nutrition Business Growth Achievement
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