Davidson's Organic

What Davidson's Organic does

Davidson's Organic is a Sparks, Nevada-based specialty tea company founded in 1976 that produces and distributes USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified teas, herbs, spices, and cocoa products. The company offers more than 75 tea bag varieties and 150 loose leaf varieties across formats including traditional tea bags, pyramid sachets, iced tea brew bags, and subscription boxes, with specialized lines such as Ayurvedic Infusions co-developed with Ayurvedic physicians, Tulsi/Holy Basil adaptogenic blends, Moringa teas, Rooibos/Honeybush red teas, Certified Elephant Friendly teas, and Regenerative Organic Certified teas. Its core technology centers on direct grower relationships in India, South Africa, Egypt, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka, combined with multiple food safety and sustainability certifications including SQF Level 2 (first tea company in Nevada) and NSF GMP.

Revenue is generated through two primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via davidsonstea.com with subscription boxes and free shipping over $50, and a B2B wholesale operation accessible through a dedicated wholesale portal (wholesale.davidsonstea.com) that serves 14 specialized program verticals including Private Label, Bulk Ingredients, Foodservice (restaurants, cafes, spas, colleges, offices), Gift Baskets, Event Management, Kombucha, Winery, Coffee Roasters, Distributor, and Spa Tea. The company employs 11-50 people, is privately held with co-owner Kunall Patel, and has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list (2020), EDAWN Industry Awards, and as Food Manufacture Processing Company of the Year by NCET. Distribution is primarily US-domestic with limited international DTC shipping, and brand marketing is amplified through a 23+ ambassador community program, social media, earned media, trade shows, and community tea party events.

Name

Davidson's Organic

Legal name

Davidson's Organics

Website

https://davidsonstea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Davidson's Organic is a Sparks, Nevada-based specialty tea company founded in 1976 that produces and distributes USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified teas, herbs, spices, and cocoa through DTC e-commerce, subscription boxes, and a 14-vertical B2B wholesale program serving foodservice, private label, and institutional buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Tea

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Tea (Leaf, Bagged, Instant, Concentrates) (CRADAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic tea
• Fair trade tea
• Loose leaf tea
• Wholesale tea
• Herbal infusions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sparks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: B2C online retail sales through company website offering tea bags, loose leaf teas, pyramid teas, iced teas, and tea accessories. Includes subscription box programs for recurring revenue.
2. Wholesale B2B Sales: Wholesale distribution through dedicated wholesale portal serving restaurants, cafes, spas, offices, gift basket companies, and other foodservice operators with bulk pricing and private label options.
3. Specialty Programs Revenue: Revenue from specialized programs including Private Label, Bulk Ingredients, Spa Tea, Iced Tea Program, Kombucha Program, and Event Management catering to specific industry needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Davidson's Organics manufactures and sells USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified teas, herbs, spices, and cocoa through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and a B2B wholesale program. The product line spans 75+ tea bag varieties and 150+ loose leaf varieties across traditional, wellness, and Ayurvedic categories, supplemented by subscription boxes, gift sets, teaware, and private-label services for foodservice, spa, and gift industry customers.

Product overview

Davidson's Organics is a tea company offering USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified teas with over 75 tea bag varieties and 150 loose leaf varieties. The product portfolio centers on core tea formats (Tea Bags, Loose Leaf, Pyramid Tea, Iced Tea) complemented by functional beverage lines (Tulsi/holy basil adaptogenic teas, Moringa teas, Ayurvedic Infusions) and caffeine-free herbal options (Red/Rooibos teas, Chamomile, Hibiscus). The company provides subscription boxes for recurring deliveries and operates extensive B2B wholesale programs for foodservice, retail gift, and private label applications. The brand emphasizes organic certification, fair trade sourcing, and wellness-oriented tea experiences with teaware accessories and gift set options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Tea Bags

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Suhas and Dr. Manisha KshirsagarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAyurvedic physicians with 25+ years clinical experience who formulated and endorsed Davidson's Ayurvedic Infusions line. They serve as Directors of Ayurvedic Healing and Integrative Wellness Clinic in Santa Cruz, California, and have trained health professionals worldwide.
• USDA OrganiccoreOthersOfficial USDA Organic certification body for the company's organic product line, verifying compliance with organic farming and processing standards.
• Fair Trade USAcoreOthersFair Trade Certified partnership ensuring fair working conditions and fair wages for tea producers and farmers in the supply chain.
• Green AmericaminorOthersGold level Green America Certified Business designation recognizing sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
• SQF (Safe Quality Food)coreOthersSQF Certified for food safety and quality - Davidson's was the first tea company in Nevada to earn Level Two SQF Certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Republic of Tea: Direct peer in premium specialty tea with broad catalog of teas, herbs, and gift sets sold DTC and through foodservice / gift channels. Closely comparable in assortment depth and gifting strategy.
• Stash Tea: Direct peer in specialty bagged and loose leaf teas with national foodservice and grocery presence. Comparable in catalog breadth and dual B2B/B2C motion.
• Adagio Teas: Direct peer in loose leaf and specialty teas with strong DTC e-commerce and a customizable blending model. Comparable catalog breadth and consumer target to Davidson's loose leaf line.
• Rishi Tea & Botanicals: Direct peer in organic specialty teas with direct grower sourcing model, loose leaf focus, and a B2B ingredient program. Comparable brand positioning in the premium / specialty channel.
• Yogi Tea: Direct peer in functional and Ayurvedic-inspired tea blends with strong tea bag distribution. Highly comparable target consumer (wellness-oriented) and product format mix to Davidson's Ayurvedic Infusions line.
• Numi Organic Tea: Direct peer in premium organic and Fair Trade teas with similar sustainability credentials and loose leaf / bagged format breadth. Comparable DTC and natural foods distribution model.
• Traditional Medicinals: Direct peer in organic, Fair Trade herbal wellness teas with comparable regulatory certifications and a foodservice channel. Closely overlaps Davidson's Ayurvedic, Tulsi, and wellness positioning.

Emerging players

• Zhena's Gypsy Tea: Emerging player in organic, fair trade loose leaf teas with a DTC-led model and smaller scale than Davidson's. Overlaps on organic certification, ethical sourcing, and gift-set positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bigelow Tea: Broad incumbent with the largest U.S. specialty tea market share across bagged and foodservice formats. Overlaps directly with Davidson's foodservice and grocery distribution programs.
• Celestial Seasonings (Hain Celestial): Broad incumbent and category leader in mass-market herbal and specialty teas with far greater scale and grocery shelf share. Competes with Davidson's on the same herbal and wellness categories at the mass level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DavidsonsOrganicTeas
• Facebookfacebook.com/davidsonsteas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/davidson%27s-organic-teas
• Instagraminstagram.com/davidsonsteas
• Pinterestpinterest.com/davidsonsteas
• Xx.com/davidsonsteas

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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