Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark - Stone Leaf Teahouse

By CommonShare

Stone Leaf Teahouse, LLC is a renowned purveyor of fresh loose leaf tea, sourcing its products from China, Japan, Taiwan, India, Nepal, and beyond. Situated in the historic Marble Works District of Middlebury, Vermont, the teahouse offers an extensive selection of teas for both in-house enjoyment and takeaway. Serving as a Tea & Teaware Wholesaler, Stone Leaf Teahouse prides itself on its commitment to providing high-quality teas to its customers.

With a diverse range of offerings such as Darjeeling Lapsang, Org Hoji-Matcha, and 2012 Menghai Bamboo Ganesha, Stone Leaf Teahouse has established itself as a leader in the tea industry. Their dedication to sourcing fresh and unique teas sets them apart from competitors, while their continuous introduction of new products like the 2024 Kagoshima Shincha showcases their innovative spirit. The company's target markets span tea enthusiasts and connoisseurs who appreciate the art of tea-making and seek exceptional quality in their tea choices.

Founded on a passion for fresh tea and a commitment to quality, Stone Leaf Teahouse has a rich company history that reflects its evolution into a reputable tea supplier. Their mission revolves around delivering the finest teas to customers while upholding values of authenticity and sustainability. With a geographic presence in Middlebury, Vermont, Stone Leaf Teahouse's leadership approach emphasizes customer satisfaction and product excellence. Looking towards the future, the company aims to expand its market reach and continue offering unparalleled tea experiences to its growing customer base.

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Traceability

An increasingly important factor in global supply chains, traceability assesses the manufacturer's capability to track products and materials from origin to delivery. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® explores this through the lens of tiered supplier verification, culminating in end-to-end traceability with real-time monitoring and complete transparency.

Digitized Products

The digital landscape has transformed B2B interactions. This facet assesses the extent to which manufacturers have digitized their product offerings. The spectrum ranges from manufacturers without any online product catalog to those boasting advanced B2B e-commerce platforms, providing clients with order customization, real-time tracking, and an integrated view of the supply chain.

Preferred Materials

This aspect gauges the extent to which manufacturers incorporate sustainable, circular, and regenerative materials in their supply chain. It assesses whether companies merely use standard materials or whether they actively prioritize sustainable and preferred materials in their product range, even going so far as to offer digital verification of material certificates.

Facility Verification and Services

This dimension evaluates the openness and commitment of manufacturers regarding their facility's conditions and services. It covers a spectrum, from providing no facility details at all to showcasing comprehensive third-party audits, ensuring transparency in worker welfare and showcasing a clear commitment to maintaining top-tier facility services.

Readiness to Contract

Before entering a partnership, it's pivotal to understand a manufacturer's business legitimacy. The Sustainable Manufacturers Benchmark® checks for the presence and verification of essential documents, ranging from basic business licenses to comprehensive documentation, client testimonials, and even third-party attestations that verify a manufacturer's reliability and readiness to contract.

Stone Leaf Teahouse

United States

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How our Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark® Works?

By CommonShare

The Responsible Manufacturer Benchmark is a comprehensive framework designed to evaluate and rate manufacturers based on their commitment to sustainability, digital integration, readiness for contracting, material sourcing, and facility standards. It provides a clear, standardized metric for assessing manufacturers in a B2B environment, helping businesses make informed decisions aligned with their sustainability objectives. The benchmark covers crucial areas like end-to-end traceability, the digital verification of supply tiers, utilization of preferred materials, and verified social audits for facilities. By incorporating both depth and granularity across its criteria, the benchmark not only promotes transparency but also encourages continuous improvement in responsible manufacturing practices.