Hampstead Tea Organic Earl Grey Tea

Hampstead Tea is a pioneering brand in the organic and biodynamic beverage industry, originally established in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1989 by Kiran Tawadey, the brand's inception was inspired by a meeting with Rajah Banerjee of the Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling, India. This partnership led to the creation of the world's first certified organic and biodynamic tea estate, which remains a primary source for the brand's premium black and green teas.

While the raw ingredients—such as the organic tea leaves and natural bergamot—are sourced from biodynamic gardens in India and other global regions, the final blending and packaging are often managed through facilities in the UK to serve international markets. The brand is renowned for its commitment to ethical consumerism, consistently ranking as one of the most ethical tea brands due to its plastic-free packaging and regenerative farming support.

Ownership of the brand remains with the original founding entity, The Hampstead Tea & Coffee Co. Limited, which is headquartered in London. As of 2026, the company continues to operate as an independent specialist, focusing on high-quality, sustainable tea production without being absorbed into a larger multinational conglomerate, maintaining its status as a family-originated mindful business.