Tea Lover's Basket

Tea for Two! Relax and unwind with our Fair Trade Tea Basket. Perfect gift for anyone that enjoys a good cup of organic tea.

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Three Fairly Traded organic teas from Equal Exchange

Organic Green Tea - A healthful and invigorating tea made from premium unfermented Darjeeling tea. Green tea is known for its antioxidant qualities and low level of caffeine. 25 tea bags per box.

Organic English Breakfast Tea - A delicious blend of malty Assam and crisp Darjeeling teas. A refreshing cup of tea that can be enjoyed throughout the day. 25 tea bags per box.

Organic Ceylon Chai Pyramid Tea - This authentic chai combines the spicy flavors of ginger, cardamom, and black pepper with the sweetness of cinnamon and the rich, malt flavor of black tea.

Equal Exchange's fairly traded organic teas are sourced directly from India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa with the small-scale farmer in mind. Whereas the majority of tea comes from plantations, Equal Exchange is working to build an alternative system that supports small-scale tea producers. Through these direct relationships, they are able to bring you the finest quality teas.

Two Coffee Mugs from Clay in Motion

CLAY IN MOTION, INC. is a growing family business owned by two dedicated individuals that produce a creative and functional product that is well accepted by the public. Bob and Corina's creativity, hard work and dedication have established themselves among the well known potters in the Pacific Northwest.

Two Hand Carved Wild Olive Wood Branch Spoons

The beautiful thing about these tiny wild olive wood spoons, in addition to their rich color and grain and their organic shape, is that each one is carved from scraps of wood left over from bigger projects. By utilizing as much of each slow-growing wild olive wood tree as possible, our Kenyan artisans strive to keep stands of wild olive wood intact in East Africa for future generations to enjoy.

Banana Leaf Tea Tray

These finely crafted, delicate baskets are made from natural fibers and woven using a technique that has been practiced for almost a thousand years. The baskets, with their unique form only made in Rwanda, have served many functions in Rwandese history including holding food, celebrating weddings, and carrying secrets from one woman to another. 11" long x 9" wide x 2" high.

Women Work to Weave a Lasting Peace

Rwanda, a tiny land-locked country in eastern Africa, tragically is best known for the horrific genocide that occurred in 1994. Nearly a million people, or about 10% of Rwanda's population, were killed.

Rwanda is now a country in which women are rising to the forefront of economic, political and social institutions. In the immediate aftermath of the genocide, females represented 70% of Rwanda's population since so many men had been killed. After some time had passed, the women were faced with a decision of either collapsing of inconsolable pain, or moving on together to rebuild their lives.

Because so many men had perished, it was clear that women must play a significant role in Rwanda's rebuilding and democratic transition. Previously excluded from positions of influence, women now participate as elected officials, community leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Today widows come together to make exquisite traditional baskets and create economic opportunities for their families. As they sit and weave, they heal in body, mind, and soul, and position themselves and their families for a more stable future.

The sale of beautiful, handmade goods plays an important role in Rwanda's transition.

The traditional Rwandese basket with its conical top and "zigzag" stripes is the centerpiece of their rebuilding, and a national symbol that adorns the official Rwandese seal.