Tea We all love a cuppa, however, for Tea Tonic’s founder, Lisa Hilbert, tea is so much more than just a nice drink to have at any time of the day.
Tea Tonic founder, Lisa Hilbert
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s a naturopath and herbalist, Lisa Hilbert wanted to share her love of tea with the world. Most of all, she wanted help others incorporate wellness into their day. Knowing the risks associated with drinking heavily processed tea, Hilbert was committed to using the highest quality, pure ingredients —organic plants and herbs that would cure ailments, promote good health and taste delicious. From humble beginnings, Tea Tonic has grown to become one of the premium suppliers of first-grade organic tea in Australia. Tea Tonic aims to help thousands of Aussies feel better every day with over 30 blends ranging from promoting better sleep to boosting immunity or simply making people smile.
When did you launch Tea Tonic and what inspired you to start the business? I was inspired to start Tea Tonic 50 giftguideonline.com.au
as I wanted to make health and wellbeing accessible to everyone. I began this journey in 1998 and have not looked back since. As a naturopath, traditional teas can do more harm than good, so I wanted to raise the bar with premium, unprocessed teas made from organic ingredients—teas that would improve health, that people would genuinely love to drink. That was the original vision and it still inspires me today. There have been many highlights and challenges over the years since I started Tea Tonic. One of the highlights of my career occurred in 2000, when I was able to take my tea to Paris, France and have it on show at an expo. Recently, being featured in Vogue Australia showcasing my story was a highlight. Another has been purchasing my teabag machine and enabling people across Australia and internationally to consume both loose leaf tea and teabags. At the same time, I have faced several challenges over the years.