Regenerative Organic Assam tea wins NEXTY Editor's Choice Award

The Republic of Tea won a NEXTY Editor's Choice Award for its Regenerative Organic Certified Assam tea and was a finalist in the People-Forward category. The company and the Ethical Tea Partnership launched a Women in Leadership program in Assam in 2024 that now engages more than 2,000 women.

The Republic of Tea received a NEXTY Editor's Choice Award for its Regenerative Organic Certified Assam tea and was also named a finalist in the People-Forward category. The recognition reflects both the product and the company's sourcing relationships in Assam. The Republic of Tea has built a global portfolio over more than three decades and has worked with the Ethical Tea Partnership for over 25 years. In 2024 the company and the Ethical Tea Partnership launched a Women in Leadership program in Assam to support women and girls in tea-growing communities. Key facts: - The company won a NEXTY Editor's Choice Award for its Regenerative Organic Certified Assam tea and was a People-Forward finalist. - Regenerative Organic Certification incorporates environmental, soil and social criteria beyond standard organic labels. - The Republic of Tea has offered more than 400 teas and herbs since its founding in 1992 and emphasizes long-term supplier partnerships. - The company has been a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership for more than 25 years and has funded programs on women's nutrition, hygiene and safety in tea regions. - The Women in Leadership initiative in Assam, called Undayini, launched in 2024, uses a locally developed app to provide modules on leadership, communication and financial literacy and currently engages more than 2,000 women. Summary: The NEXTY recognition highlights a product tied to sourcing practices and community programs in Assam. The Women in Leadership initiative has created training and peer community for participants and the company aims to expand participation over time.