We partner with NEMI Teas to bring ethically sourced tea range into our supply chain, supporting positive social impact through its refugee employment programme.
In 2025, our partnership supported 15 refugees into training and employment, delivering over 4,800 hours of paid work¹. NEMI Teas also works with charity partners including The Hotel School, Breadwinners, Micro Rainbow, and Baobab Survivors to support pathways into employment within the hospitality sector.
Founded in 2015, NEMI Teas is a social enterprise tea supplier providing premium, ethically sourced teas for the UK’s leading caterers, hospitality groups and workplaces. It holds Organic Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certificates.
Sustainability is central to NEMI Teas’ operations. This includes commercially compostable teabags, 100% recyclable outer packaging, and a solar-powered manufacturing facility. In addition, over 51% of profits are reinvested into its social mission, supporting training and employment opportunities for refugees.
NEMI Teas delivers refugee training programmes in partnership with TRAMPOLINE Café, providing structured, paid work experience designed to support participants in developing skills for long-term employment in the hospitality sector.
Stories from refugees on the programme:
Ashkan, originally from Iran and a former accountant, rebuilt his career through TRAMPOLINE Café, progressing from barista to café manager while developing confidence, language skills, and leadership. He also passed on his skills by training new refugees joining the programme.
“I want to open my own bar or restaurant, and working at TRAMPOLINE has helped me get ready for this.” – Ashkan
Fatima, originally from Sri Lanka, joined TRAMPOLINE Café as head chef when the site first opened and played a central role in developing recipes. Over time, Fatima’s responsibilities grew to include managing the kitchen, stock and catering. Fatima was proud to be part of the team that launched TRAMPOLINE’s second café in Oxford Circus.
“Cooking is my favourite work to do, and the kitchen is my safe space.” – Fatima
These stories demonstrate the impact of our partnership with NEMI Teas in supporting refugees into training and employment in hospitality, combining structured development with practical workplace experience.
¹ Social impact data is based on supplier-provided information as of May 2026.