NORTHERN TEA MERCHANTS

 
Nothern Tea Merchants
 

Northern Tea Merchants is a third-generation, tea and coffee company based in Derbyshire, England, specialising in the sourcing, blending, manufacturing and packing of high-quality teas and coffees for both retail and commercial clients. Established in 1936, the business combines traditional expertise with modern, responsible practices, supplying fine quality teas and coffees to customers across the UK and internationally.

 
James Pogson in a tea field with a Chinese pagoda on a hill

James Pogson

For decades, Northern Tea Merchants has been recognised for its commitment to quality and integrity in the tea trade. The company manufactures millions of tea bags each year, blends a wide range of loose-leaf teas, and works closely with producers, brokers, and estates around the world. Their long-standing relationships at origin, coupled with hands-on tasting, selection and blending, remain at the heart of their work.

The company holds multiple certifications, including Soil Association Organic, STS Food Storage and Distribution, Kosher, they are registered Fairtrade importers, and members of the Sedex ethical trading platform, reflecting its dedication to ethical, sustainable and transparent sourcing and high packing and production standards. In addition to its own roastery and packing facility, Northern Tea Merchants also operates a popular retail shop and is home to The Pomegranate Café, on Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield.

James Pogson, Director and experienced tea taster, leads the company’s tea buying and blending. With over 35 years in the trade, he works directly with growers and cooperatives, and contributes to industry discussion, education and advocacy.

 

Northern Tea Merchants joined the European Speciality Tea Association as it sincerely supports the aims of the association and is looking forward to further supporting excellence within the speciality tea community and connecting with like-minded tea professionals.