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A Journey into Hoogly Tea: Embracing Flavour, Wellness, and Sustainability

A Journey into Hoogly Tea: Embracing Flavour, Wellness, and Sustainability

In a world of ever-growing tea varieties, one brand stands out for its unique blend of flavours, wellness benefits, and commitment to sustainability. That brand is Hoogly Tea. Founded with a deep passion for hygge, the Danish concept of comfort and coziness, Hoogly Tea has crafted a range of teas that blend classic and exotic ingredients to offer the ultimate tea-drinking experience. But Hoogly Tea isn’t just about great taste; they’re on a mission to embrace sustainability through innovative packaging and responsible practices. Let’s dive into the world of Hoogly Tea, discover who they are, and learn about their journey towards sustainable, eco-friendly tea production.

Who Are Hoogly Tea?

Based in the UK, Hoogly Tea is known for its creative and carefully crafted tea blends, offering everything from traditional favourites like Earl Grey and English Breakfast to more adventurous flavours like Rhubarb & Vanillaand Cocoa & Chilli Chai. Each blend is designed to evoke a sense of tranquillity, allowing you to enjoy a moment of hygge in your busy day.

Their journey

Since its inception, Hoogly Tea has been on a remarkable journey, growing from a small tea brand to a recognized name in the wellness and specialty tea market. With an emphasis on premium, ethically sourced ingredients, Hoogly Tea ensures that every cup delivers quality and consistency.

A key turning point in Hoogly’s journey came when they made a decisive shift towards sustainability. Recognizing the impact of packaging waste on the environment, Hoogly Tea began exploring eco-friendly alternatives. This led to their partnership with Parkside Flex, a leading provider of compostable packaging solutions. Together, they introduced 100% compostable tea packaging, a bold step that showcases Hoogly’s commitment to the planet.

 Why Choose Sustainable Packaging?

In an era where consumers are increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, Hoogly Tea understands the importance of reducing waste. The tea industry, like many others, has long been associated with single-use plastics and non-recyclable materials, contributing to the global issue of plastic pollution. Hoogly Tea wanted to break away from this mold and adopt a more sustainable approach to packaging.

The innovative packaging is made from bio-based materials, which break down completely in a home compost environment, leaving no trace of microplastics or harmful residues. By using compostable packaging, Hoogly Tea ensures that the lifecycle of their products is as sustainable as possible, from production to disposal.

Incorporating sustainable practices is not just a business decision for Hoogly; it’s part of their broader mission to promote well-being and harmony with nature. Their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint aligns perfectly with their core philosophy: to create moments of comfort and calm while protecting the planet.

Hoogly Tea’s commitment to sustainability is ongoing. As the company continues to expand its reach, they are focused on further reducing their environmental impact, whether through sourcing ingredients responsibly, minimizing waste, or exploring new ways to innovate within the tea industry.

Hoogly Tea’s journey—from its roots in hygge-inspired teas to its leadership in sustainable packaging—serves as an inspiring example of how businesses can grow while staying true to their values. With each cup of Hoogly tea, you’re not just savouring unique flavours; you’re supporting a brand that cares about your well-being and the health of the planet.

So, next time you brew a cup of Hoogly Tea, take a moment to appreciate the comforting warmth, the carefully curated ingredients, and the innovative packaging that all contribute to a better, more sustainable future.

 

Written by Charles Hope

https://www.charleshope.co.uk

 

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Developments in Sustainability at Hoogly Tea

Developments in Sustainability at Hoogly Tea

I think it is important that we all ask ourselves this question from time to time. Whether the answer is simply that we remembered a bag for our supermarket shop, or that we have started to cycle to work, what matters, fundamentally,  is the process. 
We have spent the last year trying out some new methods to improve what, as a company, we can offer our customers in the way of sustainable packaging. In industries such as ours, it is packaging which offers one of the biggest challenges. We have always tried to use sustainable business practices within this area. We have used sustainable packaging for our teabags and gusset bags since we started, both plastic free and fully compostable. 
While this is all well and good for our retail packs and refill bags of tea, we were still using non compostable packaging for our sachets!  These are an individually wrapped tea bag used mainly by hotel and conference centres, are one of the most crucial and best performing aspects of our business. We have therefore decided to use a new sachet design which we can proudly say is entirely biodegradable and compostable! 
We are one of the first Tea Companies in the UK offering this range! This is such a big step in offering our service as entirely plastic free, and we are very proud of this decision. Over the past year, we have been introducing them bit by bit, trialling out our various blends. Now, however, we are pleased to introduce our new envelopes as a fully completed range! 
 
Here is our whole range in the sachets:
English Breakfast
A delicious mixture of African and Sri Lankan tea, this is our take on a good ol’ cuppa. Strong and warming with a delicious kick.
Earl Grey
A luxurious Black Tea which sits somewhere in that afternoon glow between an Earl grey and a Lady Grey. 
Decaffeinated English Breakfast
Our own Decaf Black Tea is great if you want a traditional cup of tea but don’t want it to keep you up. 
Cosy Chamomile
This is even better if you want to sleep! Packed with various things such as chamomile and lavender, this will relax you in no time! 
Rhubarb and Vanilla
Our take on the traditional sweet shop delicacy. A wonderfully tart green tea! 
Lemon and Ginger
Lemongrass is the secret behind our take on the lemon and ginger herbal infusion! 
Berrylicious
A strong and fruity berry flavour mixes perfectly with the subtle sweetness from the dandelion root to create a well balanced tea
Chill Out Mint
An elegant mint tea. Perfect to finish a meal with! 
It is important to note that we also  transport our envelopes in eco-friendly packaging, so rest assured you won’t be caught out there! 
As well as introducing new envelopes, we have also shifted to a fully electric delivery service for our local Brighton-based deliveries, and have introduced a scheme which means that all of our staff  now commute to work either via bike, foot, or electric vehicle. We want to keep that wonderful sea air as fresh and emissions free as we can! 
Written by Euan Reid
www.hooglytea.com
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