Introduce yourself.
Nicola Kearns, created Niks Tea in 2012. With a strong personal interest in herbal and traditional teas, there were few options to buy loose and premium leaf tea bags locally so set about discovering if there were like minded tea enthusiasts like myself initially blending some teas and selling at Farmers Markets and Food events.
What inspired you to join the natural health sector?
The Health Food sector was the obvious partner as Health Stores are unique in offering a personal and informed service to customers who are open to new innovative brands in health & wellbeing lifestyle.
Where did you get the idea for your brand?
It was a personal interest in quality teas and herbal infusions. There were no other Irish brands in the market offering a variety of teas presented in leaf form. It was on a trip to Spain when I was offered a tea menu in a café…a light bulb moment….this could work at home, we are great nation of tea drinkers but it’s not presented in a premium leaf form.
What makes your brand unique?
Niks Tea is 100% produced & packed in Ireland. We have achieved high standards in sustainability targets gaining Origin green Accreditation continually since 2019.
What are your company’s core values?
Quality, Value, Service, Sustainability.
How do you support your community?
We support many local and national projects. As part of our Origin Green Targets we commit to a monitory value on supporting various wellbeing, schools & local events & projects. Supporting Sports teams to travel, prizes for raffles, our local Seniors Christmas party. We have always valued our local community where employees and their families live and it’s important to support their interests too.
What in your opinion makes Irish brands unique?
The standard of produce, awareness of sustainable practice, Innovation in Irish Brands is continually raising the bar resulting in Irish brands success worldwide. Achieving high Quality standards through strict compliance.
What is your favourite product from your brand?
Bedtime Kiss Tea. I look forward to it at the end of the day, making my bedtime tea and easing into a sound sleep after a good day.
Tell us about something that has shaped your brand?
We always return to our mission that Niks Tea aims to create Organic Herbal teas that are healthy & full of exciting flavours for experimental & experienced tea enthusiasts. We are committed to an ecological production process & packaging plan and strive to create a memorable & enjoyable tea experience that’s affordable and convenient for customers to source & prepare.
What do you hope to accomplish in the future?
Niks Tea has great potential as it has grown to achieve a strong foundation and customer following. The brand has evolved and will continue to do so with innovation like our new Iced Teas! Our aim in the future is to grow internationally and to continue to achieve increased brand recognition in Ireland as a reliable, quality tea of choice when customers are choosing their herbal and leaf teas.
