Is Clipper Teas vegan? Who owns Clipper Teas?
British Fairtrade and organic tea, coffee, and hot chocolate company founded in 1984, headquartered in Beaminster, Dorset.
The short answer
Clipper Teas is owned by Ecotone. All products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.
Is Clipper Teas vegan?
VeganAll products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Clipper TeasIs Clipper Teas cruelty-free?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Does Clipper Teas or its owner sell animal products?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Who owns Clipper Teas?
EcotoneOwned by Ecotone
Official registrySource: B Lab
Last verified 12 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Clipper Teas
Certifications
B-Corp (Parent Company - Ecotone)
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
B-Corp (Parent Company - Ecotone): Clipper Teas is recorded as certified.
Fairtrade Foundation
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Fairtrade Foundation: Clipper Teas is recorded as certified.
Soil Association Organic
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Soil Association Organic: Clipper Teas is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Clipper Teas as a brand of Ecotone, which sits under PAI Partners. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Clipper Teas appears on 3 schemes we check: B-Corp (Parent Company - Ecotone), Fairtrade Foundation, Soil Association Organic. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Ecotone, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Clipper Teas vegan?
- All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Who owns Clipper Teas?
- Clipper Teas is recorded as owned by Ecotone, which is itself owned by PAI Partners.
- Is Clipper Teas cruelty-free?
- Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Does Ecotone test on animals?
- We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Ecotone. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.