Revolver World are brewing their own tea!

Revolver Cooperative Ltd - recently crowned Europe’s most ethical coffee brand (as voted by Ethical Consumer magazine 2019 - have announced a brand new range of tea, packaged in biodegradable tea-bags.

After developing the concept with their trusted suppliers in Sri Lanka, the company say that they are now preparing for their English Breakfast, Green Tea and Mixed Berry Ceylon tea to hit the shelves and online stores in time for the end of the summer period.

Following inspiration from the success of Revolver’s award-winning Fairtrade coffee, the creative efforts of the team have been realised through an instantly recognisable design, utilising colours which reflect the sophisticated flavours of the tea inside. Fair and ethical trading is of central importance to the brand, which is owned jointly by around 300 members.

“Incorporating a range of flavours was a key aspect of the product development,” said Revolver’s head of commercial operations, Hannah Birch. “Over the last decade or so, our members and customers have become familiar with the subtle taste notes in our wide range of coffees, and we are known for our ability to showcase some of the best flavour combinations available from all around the world.

“These are exciting times for us. New product development is always a welcome challenge, as we are keen to offer a new opportunity for customers and members to engage with our cooperative, while at the same time building on the reputation we have established since the birth of Revolver.”

Addressing recent concerns over waste produced by traditional teabags, Revolver Cooperative has been quick to bring an environmentally friendly alternative to market through the new webbing, pyramid design. Constructed with a biodegradable, soilon mesh, the tea bags are able to be broken down by microorganisms in the soil.

“Traditional tea bags are often composed of a plastic compound called polypropene,” says Helen Lloyd, a team member at Revolver who has played a central role in the development of the product’s packaging.

“While the research is still in early stages, polypropylene makes up to 25% of the old school bags, which could potentially harm humans when consumed, as well as releasing microplastics into the soil when disposed of.

“We looked at this very carefully when the research began coming to light, and it was obvious to us that introducing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative was of a critical importance. As a result, our teabags are composed of a biodegradable plant-based compound called Soilon, meaning when you buy a box of Revolver tea, you can do so without worrying about microplastics.”

Jersey Dairy launch a new milk

Jersey Dairy (www.jerseydairy.com) has introduced a new chocolate flavoured milk to the UK market, and which is perfect for making a wide variety of hot and cold milk drinks, claim the company.

Suitable for a range of venues from leisure sites through to coffee shops and more, the creamy chocolate flavoured milk is made from the milk of Jersey cows on the island of Jersey and is suitable for use in thick shake machines, blenders, or straight from the carton, giving operators a flexible solution for a full range of beverage options.

An adaptable milk across all seasons, propose Jersey Dairy, it can provide a chilled milk drink on a hot day, and a warming hot chocolate on a cold morning, and can be served straight from the carton, or combined with other ingredients to create a freakshake or the ultimate hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream.

“The milk is particularly nutritious containing a unique type of butterfat and more calcium and protein than milk from other breeds of cow. It also has a higher level of vitamins and minerals and is good for the immune system,” said David Ashton, Jersey Dairy UK’s sales manager.