Because of the structure of the tea supply chain, tea plantation owners are paid so little for their crops that they are not able to earn enough money to pay the workers adequately. This contributes to dire poverty amongst the workforce, and makes whole communities vulnerable to human trafficking. We can help by lobbying our favourite brands and being very selective about the tea brands we consume.

Is there human trafficking in your teabag?

Is there human trafficking in your teabag?



The tea plantations in India are a beautiful sight to behold. The gardens stretch for kilometres and are green and lush. Visitors travelling through on the well made roads between the gardens could be forgiven for believing that it is a paradise to live and to work in. Unfortunately nothing could be further from the truth.

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