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Fraser Tea
TypePrivate
IndustryBeverage
FoundedJune 2016
FounderBernard Fraser

John Fraser

Tom Fraser
HeadquartersLivonia, Michigan
Websitehttps://frasertea.com/

Fraser Tea is an American tea producer and distributor based in Livonia, Michigan that was founded in 2016[1] by brothers Tom Fraser, John Fraser and Bernard Fraser.[2] To create their company, the brothers studied with tea masters and became certified sommeliers through the International Tea Masters Association. A fourth brother, Joe Fraser, joined later[3].

Products and Sourcing

They have over 120 blends[4], Fraser Tea specializes in USDA Certified Organic[5] whole leaf teas and tea blends. These teas can be purchased in pyramidal tea bags or as loose teas. Aside from their 18 signature blend teas[6], their teas are categorized into collections such as health and wellness teas[7] and mood and activity teas[8].

Bernard, Tom and John Fraser standing in a tea field in China
Fraser Tea founders visiting a tea farm in China.

They also practice farm direct sourcing and visits farms that they work with. They have suppliers around the world in locations such as South Africa, Nepal, Japan, India and China[4].

Fraser Tea is a certified B Corporation,[9]Fair Trade certified,[10] and Kosher certified[11].

As of 2023, Fraser Tea imported around 25,000 pounds of tea and produced around 2.5 million tea bags[4].

Distribution

Fraser Tea is sold primarily via their e-commerce website and as well as, primarily Michigan, retail locations such as Meijer, Kroger, Busch's Fresh Food Market, Plum Market and Westborn Market[12]. They also work with large distributors such as Sysco and KeHE[4]. In 2020, the company signed a deal to become the provider for national coffee chain Biggby Coffee[3].

References

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  1. ↑ "FRASER TEA Trademark of Rare Earth Group, Inc. - Registration Number 5440058 - Serial Number 87431368 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  2. ↑ "About". Fraser Tea. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  3. 1 2 Eagle, Tyler. "Monroe natives launch tea business, ink deal with Biggby". Monroe News. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Livonia-based organic tea company goes the extra mile for sustainability". Crain's Detroit Business. 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  5. ↑ "Organic Integrity Database". organic.ams.usda.gov. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  6. ↑ "Organic Signature Blends". Fraser Tea. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  7. ↑ "Tea Wellness". Fraser Tea. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  8. ↑ "Tea Moods". Fraser Tea. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  9. ↑ "Rare Earth Group, INC (DBA: Fraser Tea) - Certified B Corporation - B Lab". www.bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  10. ↑ "Partner Directory - Fair trade partners". partner.fairtradecertified.org. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  11. ↑ "Directory". Kosher Michigan. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  12. ↑ Veselenak, David. "Livonia tea company started by brothers sees massive growth". Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies. Retrieved 2026-09-14.