Wellness is often seen as a personal journey—what we eat, drink, and do to take care of ourselves, but true wellness is bigger than just the individual.
It extends to our communities, our land, and the relationships we nurture.
At PAUSE for Tea, we believe that every sip should not only nourish you but also contribute to the well-being of the people who grow the ingredients, the environment that sustains us, and the cultural connections that ground us.
Collective Well-being: Supporting People and Communities
Wellness is strongest when it is shared.
This is why we are now choosing to work with small-scale growers, ensuring they are supported without the pressure of large-scale production demands.
Our partnerships with Hua Parakore-certified Māori growers and the Samoan Women’s Association of Growers ensure that our ingredients are sourced in a way that uplifts communities.
Instead of extractive supply chains that prioritize profit over people, we focus on collaboration and reciprocity.
By on-selling surplus crops and creating opportunities for small growers, we allow them to thrive on their own terms.
When you drink PAUSE for Tea, you are not just choosing a beverage; you are choosing a business model that values people and relationships over scale and speed.
Environmental Well-being: Honoring the Land
The ingredients in our sparkling teas are grown with care, not just for flavour but for the health of the land.
Hua Parakore principles emphasize working in harmony with the whenua (land), rejecting synthetic pesticides and prioritizing regenerative practices.
This means that every can of PAUSE for Tea is a step towards restoring ecosystems rather than depleting them.
Beyond our ingredients, we also consider the sustainability of our packaging.
By choosing cans, we opt for a fully recyclable, lightweight option that reduces waste and carbon footprint.
Every decision we make is about balance—ensuring that what we take, we also give back.
Cultural Well-being: Connecting to Our Roots
PAUSE for Tea is about more than just a drink; it’s a reminder to slow down, to honour time, and to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the world around you.
Tea has always been a connector, a way to bring people together and mark moments of presence.
By embedding indigenous values into our business, we bring forward the wisdom of our ancestors while creating something relevant for today.
In a fast-paced world, we offer an alternative: a moment to pause, reflect, and be intentional.
And in doing so, we invite you into a way of being that is not just about personal health, but about collective and environmental well-being.
Because true wellness is never just about one person; it’s about all of us.
With every can of PAUSE for Tea, you’re not just refreshing yourself—you’re refreshing the way we think about trade, sustainability, and the connections that truly matter.