Almost two hundred years later we have grown from one man 's vision to be a business with a rich tradition in the mix of evocative teas from around the world Today , this tradition strengthened in tea plantations and certified rooibos . 100% of our rooibos and 45% of our tea from certified plantations UTZ Certified . In addition , the source of all our tea plantation is supervised by the Ethical Tea Partnership. These partners work to improve the quality of crops, tending the living conditions of workers and the sustainability of our business.