Both Celestial Seasonings and Yogi Tea are reputable brands offering a wide variety of flavors and catering to different dietary needs. Yogi Tea stands out with its stronger emphasis on organic certification and ethical sourcing practices, while Celestial Seasonings boasts wider availability. The choice between the two depends on individual preferences regarding flavor variety, organic certification, and brand values.
| Attribute | Celestial Seasonings | Yogi Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Variety | Offers over 90 varieties, including herbal, green, black, wellness, rooibos, and chai teas. Variety packs are available, including fruit-flavored options. | Offers a wide range of flavors, including herbal, green, and black teas. Some popular flavors include Classic, Ginger Lemon, Women's Balance, Green Tea Matcha Lemon, Licorice, and Turmeric Chai. |
| Organic Certification | Some teas are USDA Certified Organic. | Vast majority are certified USDA Organic or USDA Made with Organic herbs. Certified through Quality Assurance International (QAI). |
| Caffeine Content | Offers both naturally caffeine-free herbal teas and caffeinated/decaffeinated green and black teas. The caffeine content is usually indicated on the product detail pages. Black teas contain 50-70mg of caffeine per serving. Some energy teas have caffeine levels comparable to coffee. | Offers both caffeinated and caffeine-free options. Caffeine content is indicated on the bottom left corner of the tea cartons and individual tea envelopes. Some varieties contain green or black tea, which naturally contain caffeine. |
| Ingredients Quality | Teas are blended with herbs, spices, and botanicals. They contain no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. The company sources over 100 botanicals from more than 35 countries. | Uses high-quality teas, spices, and botanicals. Avoids artificial additives, flavor enhancers, and flavorings. Ingredients are tested to meet standards for color, aroma, and taste. |
| Health Benefits Claims | Marketed as good for customers' health. Some teas are designed to promote relaxation, like Sleepytime tea. | Claims to offer various health benefits, depending on the blend. These include antioxidant effects, support for the immune system, detoxification, improved digestion, and help with relaxation, energy, or other specific needs. |
| Ethical Sourcing Practices | Celestial Seasonings purchases the majority of ingredients directly from farmers and local communities. Many suppliers have been part of the Celestial Seasonings family for over 40 years. | Member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, which aims to create a fairer, more sustainable tea industry. Committed to fair trade practices, ensuring fair compensation for farmers and workers. Focuses on long-term procurement agreements with farmers. |
| Packaging Material | Tea bags are pillow-style made of natural fiber, without strings, tags, staples, or individual wrappers. Outer boxes are made with 100% recycled paperboard. They have reduced the thickness of the plastic outer freshness wrapper. | Tea bags are made from a blend of manila hemp (abaca) fibers and wood pulp. This filtration paper doesn't contain plastics and is oxygen bleached using a natural process. The tea bag string is made from organic cotton. The boxes are made from FSC-certified paper. |
| Price Point | Widely available in supermarkets and other stores. | Prices vary depending on the specific tea and retailer. For example, a 16-count pack of Yogi Tea Honey Chai Turmeric Vitality is listed at $4.59, while single packs of Spiced Blackberry Focus are listed at $6.02. |
| Availability | Sold on six of seven continents. | Not available |
| Specific Dietary Needs | Most teas are gluten-free. As of January 2024, Roastaroma and Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride teas contain gluten. Products that are gluten-free are certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO). Most products without honey are vegan. | Vegetarian, and most are vegan. The exceptions are Honey Lavender Stress Relief, Honey Lemon Throat Comfort, and Honey Chai Turmeric Vitality, which contain honey powder. The tea bags are also gluten-free, GMO-free, and corn-free. |
| Brand Reputation | Not available | Has been producing teas for over three decades and is known for its commitment to organic farming practices, sustainability, and social responsibility. They are a Certified B Corporation. |