Is Traditional Medicinals ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Traditional Medicinals scores 90.5/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Traditional Medicinals is a well-regarded herbal tea brand with strong ethical credentials, including B Corp certification, Fair Trade and organic sourcing, and a commitment to sustainable and transparent supply chains.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Traditional Medicinals does not test on animals and is Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free.
Vegan optionsunverified
All Traditional Medicinals teas are vegan as they contain no animal-derived ingredients.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Committed to zero-waste by 2030, uses compostable tea bags, offsets carbon emissions, and supports regenerative agriculture.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-23.
Traditional Medicinals products we score
A tart, antioxidant-rich herbal tea sourced from a global network of smallholder farmers, perfect for gluten-free households seeking a refreshing wellness tonic.
A medicinal-grade ginger tea produced by a pioneer in ethical herbalism, supporting small-scale farmers and biodiversity.
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Is Traditional Medicinals ethical? FAQs
Is Traditional Medicinals cruelty-free?+
Traditional Medicinals does not test on animals and is Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free.
Does Traditional Medicinals have vegan products?+
All Traditional Medicinals teas are vegan as they contain no animal-derived ingredients.
Does Traditional Medicinals sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Traditional Medicinals's ethics score?+
Traditional Medicinals averages 90.5/100 across 2 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Traditional Medicinals?+
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