Clipper/Cupper Green Tea

Brand Heritage and Manufacturing

Cupper, known as Clipper Teas in its home market of the United Kingdom, was founded in 1984 in Dorset. The brand is celebrated for being a pioneer in the organic and Fairtrade tea market, famously launching the UK's first Fairtrade tea. The product is manufactured and blended at their factory in Beaminster, Dorset, where they maintain high standards for plastic-free and unbleached tea bags.

Ownership and Global Presence

While the brand holds strong British roots, it is currently owned by the Dutch multinational Ecotone (formerly known as Wessanen). Ecotone is a leader in organic and plant-based foods in Europe. In Italy and several other European markets, the brand is marketed under the name 'Cupper' rather than 'Clipper', though the tea compositions and ethical values remain identical across regions.