Red Rose Orange Pekoe Tea
The web address still says 70 count. The heading on the box page says 72. Red Rose dates this orange pekoe to 1894.
A Dutch firm, Lipton Teas and Infusions, owns the Canadian trademark. Lipton Teas and Infusions Canada Inc. imports the bags. The Saint John plant closed after 1988.
Prepared in 250 ml of water, one bag is listed at 0 calories. All of the leaf comes from Rainforest Alliance certified gardens. Suppliers named for these imports include Kenya and India.
Product Highlights
- •72 tea bags in the grocery carton
- •0 calories per bag prepared in 250 ml
- •Rainforest Alliance certified tea gardens
- •Black orange pekoe, sold as a breakfast cup
Category
Our Canadian score
Imported
This orange pekoe is not packed in Canada. The seller here is the Canadian branch of a Dutch tea group, and the bags arrive from abroad. The New Brunswick shop that launched the blend does not fill these cartons.
Score breakdown (90% evidenced, high confidence)
“The Products are imported by Lipton Canada from related parties located in the North America, Europe and the Middle East.”
“The LIPTON Teas and Infusions global supply chain used to manufacture the Products imported into Canada includes suppliers located in Kenya, India, Rwanda and Tanzania.”
“an indirect subsidiary of Lipton Teas and Infusions B.V., a private company headquartered in The Netherlands”
“Lipton Canada has a small team of approximately 9 employees working remotely in Ontario and Quebec.”
“Lipton Canada imports, sells and distributes LIPTON Teas and Infusions' branded products, which include: Lipton, Pukka, TAZO, Salada and Red Rose”
This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score
Key Facts
- Bag count
- 72
- Calories
- 0 per 250 ml cup
- Certification
- Rainforest Alliance
- Brand owner
- Lipton Teas and Infusions
- Started
- 1894
Where to Buy
Product Information
Nutrition Facts
| Per 1 tea bag (250 ml prepared) | % DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories / Calories | 0 | |
| Fat / Lipides | 0g | |
| Carbohydrate / Glucides | 0g | |
| Protein / Protéines | 0g | |
Ingredients
Black tea
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tea bags are in Red Rose Orange Pekoe?
The heading on this product page says 72 sachets. A 12-pod K-Cup version of the same blend is listed as another pack.
Does Red Rose Orange Pekoe have caffeine?
Yes. This carton is the regular black tea. The caffeine-removed version is a different 48-bag box.
Where did Red Rose tea start?
Theodore Harding Estabrooks opened a Dock Street shop in Saint John in 1894. He sold tea that was already blended and packed, which was unusual then.
Is the leaf in Red Rose Orange Pekoe certified?
Yes. The carton page says the gardens behind this tea carry Rainforest Alliance certification. That checks the farms. It does not mean the bags were packed in Canada.
What is the nutrition on a cup of Red Rose Orange Pekoe?
The label lists 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g carbohydrate and 0 g protein for one bag prepared as 250 ml.
