Our mission and values
Representing and supporting the European tea and herbal infusions trade.
Product definitions
(what the companies are allowed to market)
(what the companies are allowed to market)
The Association
Tea & Herbal Infusions Europe | THIE is the European association representing the interests of producers and traders of tea (Camellia sinensis) and herbal infusions as well as extracts thereof in the EU. The Hamburg- based THIE was founded on 22nd January, 2015 as successor of the European Tea Committee | ETC and the European Herbal Infusions Association | EHIA with a long history of more than 60 years.
Target:
To create an appropriate and sustainable legal framework for tea and herbal infusions’ companies in the EU and beyond, by means of:
More than
60
Years of Experience
Members in
12
countries
ENJOY THE FLAVOUR OF MORE THAN
400
DIFFERENT PARTS OF PLANTS
About THIE
Enhancing food safety, supporting its members, understanding regulatory issues, providing standards and ongoing research are key elements of THIE’s policy.
Herbal and Fruit Infusions
Herbal and fruit infusions are amongst the world’s most popular and widely enjoyed beverages, thanks to their almost unlimited variety and their convenience.
Tea
All types of tea derive from the same plant, the tea plant Camellia sinensis L. Kuntze. Depending on the further processing of the plucked tea leaves, a broad variety in types of tea can be produced.