English Tea Shop Mint Black Tea

English Tea Shop is a premium specialty tea brand that bridges British tea culture with Sri Lankan agricultural expertise. Founded in 2010 by Suranga Herath, the brand is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, but operates with a unique "Creating Shared Value" model that focuses on direct partnerships with small organic farmers.

The tea itself is primarily manufactured and packaged in Sri Lanka at the company's own dedicated facility in Colombo. This vertical integration allows the brand to maintain high organic standards and ethical transparency throughout the supply chain. The Mint Black Tea variety, specifically, uses Ceylon black tea leaves harvested in Sri Lanka, blended with organic peppermint and spearmint.

Ownership of the brand remains independent, with the company progressing toward an employee-owned model. As of recent years, a significant portion of the business is owned by its employees, reflecting its commitment to social sustainability. The brand is available in over 50 countries, positioning itself as a leader in the organic and fair-trade tea market.