At nunshen, every cup of tea tells a story.
A story of commitment, of respect for the environment, and of support for the producers who carefully cultivate the leaves we infuse every day.
Our mission goes beyond simple gustatory pleasure: it is rooted in an approach that guides each of our decisions, from the choice of plantations to the packaging of our products.
Discover how the nunshen Maison is committed to a tea that respects both people and the earth through its CSR Charter, Man, the Earth and Tea.
WHY CREATE A CSR CHARTER?
The origin of each tea rests on responsible sourcing, in close collaboration with producers and at the heart of the finest gardens.
Aware of the challenges that sourcing presents, notably because of the remoteness of the tea gardens, we are committed to sourcing and offering our teas with the greatest respect.
Driven by a constant desire for improvement, nunshen is committed to total transparency in its working methods and its CSR commitments.
It is with this genuine awareness that we drew up a precise set of specifications, focused on four fundamental issues.
- Respect for producers
- The quality of our products
- Responsible optimisation of transport methods
- Organic and responsible support for our producers
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
The sourcing of each nunshen tea begins in the finest tea gardens across the world.
We are aware that the quality of our teas depends directly on the environment in which they are grown. This is why we favour responsible sourcing, which respects both local biodiversity and traditional know-how.
We favour, as far as possible, the sourcing of certified organic teas and support producers in obtaining this certification when they wish.
Each garden we work with is selected by Carine Baudry, Sourcing and Creation Director at nunshen. Several criteria are taken into account: the quality of the land and of the tea leaves, but also the sustainable agricultural practices adopted.
We establish close partnerships with producers, ensuring fair and lasting remuneration.
TOTAL TRANSPARENCY, FROM LEAF TO CUP
As a human-scale brand, nunshen does everything in its power to improve its commitments day by day.
We are determined to ensure total transparency, in our processes and our future ambitions.
This is why we invite you, for example, to discover the origin of each tea you taste. We share detailed information on the gardens, the cultivation methods, and the harvesting conditions. This transparency is a guarantee of quality, but also of trust between you, the tea lovers, and the producers who make this experience possible.
A REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: TOWARDS A MORE RESPECTFUL TEA
Respect for the environment is at the heart of nunshen’s CSR approach. We are aware that every stage of production and distribution of our teas and infusions can have an ecological impact. This is why we have put in place measures to minimise our carbon footprint.
Our packaging is carefully designed to reduce waste and facilitate recycling. We also plan to release a 100% recyclable range by 2025.
We use environmentally friendly materials and continue to innovate to find ever more sustainable solutions.
Our goal is simple: to offer superior quality tea while taking care of our planet and the people who work with us.
THE NUNSHEN CSR CHARTER
Discover the full nunshen CSR Charter now by clicking here. Named Man, the Earth and Tea, in the image of nunshen’s values.
At nunshen, we believe that every day is a new opportunity to improve. Our CSR commitments evolve over time, along with the environmental and social challenges we face.
Our teams are attentive and receptive to innovations and best practices in the sector in order to keep progressing.