DISCOVER PACKAGING
Packaging
that Gives
Back
Every material in an Élève Réserve order has been chosen with its end of life in mind. This is our complete guide to what we use, why we chose it, and exactly what to do with it once your tea is finished.
Zero Plastic
Fully Recyclable & Compostable
Designed to Be Kept
Not a single component of our packaging contains single-use plasic. This has been our standard since January 2022, and it is permanent.
Every material in our packaging is either kerbside recyclable, home compostable, or designed for reuse. Nothing belongs in landfill.
Our tins and gift boxes are made to last. Most customers find a second life for every tin – from spice storage to desk organisation.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The Components
Explained
01
Outer Gift Box
FSC-CERTIFIED CRAFT BOARD
Made from 100% FSC-certified kraft board – unbleached, uncoated, and printed with water based inks. Our supplier uses 80% recycled fibre content in every sheet.
Place in your carbon recycling bin and remove the ribbon first- it can be reused or composted.
02
Clear Inner Bags
NATURE-FLEX
The inner bag is made from NatureFlex, a compostable material sourced from sustainably managed wood pulp and designed to protect the freshness of our tea without plastic.
Place in your home composte bin or waste bin. It will composte in 12 weeks.
03
Tea Bag
SOILON – PLANT BASED
Our teabags are made from Soilon, a renewable material derived from plant starch. They are fully compostable under industrial composting conditions.
Place in your home composte bin or waste bin. It will composte in 12 weeks.
STEP BY STEP
Guide & Information
Recycling & Disposal Guide
Everything in our box is plastic free and designed with responsible disposal in mind. To help you recycle or dispose of each component correctly, please follow the guide below.
Important Note on Composting
Soilon (made from plant starch) and NatureFlex (made from wood pulp) are fully compostable under industrial composting conditions. Home composting systems and local waste collections may vary, so we recommend placing these components in your food waste bin where available.
Why Proper Disposal Matters
By choosing plastic free and compostable materials and disposing of them correctly you help reduce waste and support a more circular approach to packaging.
DISCOVER
Know Your
Tea
From the soil it grows in to the cup you hold – Everything worth knwing about tea, told with care it deserves. Explore sustainability, packaging, how to brew, and benefits of each cup.
Remove the Ribbon
Every tea is sourced from one specific estate, one region - full transparency from leaf to cup, always.
Remove the Ribbon
Every tea is sourced from one specific estate, one region - full transparency from leaf to cup, always.
Remove the Ribbon
Every tea is sourced from one specific estate, one region - full transparency from leaf to cup, always.
Remove the Ribbon
Every tea is sourced from one specific estate, one region - full transparency from leaf to cup, always.
Remove the Ribbon
Every tea is sourced from one specific estate, one region - full transparency from leaf to cup, always.
Remove the Ribbon
Every tea is sourced from one specific estate, one region - full transparency from leaf to cup, always.
