Latest Awards for Organic Merchant
Continuing a record of outstanding industry recognition, Australian premium wellness brand Organic Merchant (OM) is proud to have received 7 awards in the prestigious annual 2024 Golden Leaf Awards (GLA). Read on for details of our awards and more about the competition.
Update: as of March 2025 we’re thrilled to have also received recognition in The Beauty Shortlist Wellness Awards for this year.
Established to honour outstanding products and companies, The Beauty Shortlist Wellness Awards celebrate innovation, integrity, and quality in the rapidly growing clean beauty sector. With an emphasis on organic, cruelty-free, and environmentally responsible formulations, they serve as a benchmark for consumers seeking high-performing, conscious beauty and wellness products.
As an independent, expert-ranked guide, these awards help consumers navigate an increasingly crowded marketplace by spotlighting the very best in beauty, health, and wellbeing. Judged by industry professionals with a deep commitment to transparency and sustainability, the awards provide credibility and recognition for brands that prioritize ethical sourcing, eco-friendly packaging, and ingredient purity.
It’s wonderful to have our products recognised as excelling in these important areas:
Digestive Tea </> – Winner, Best Tea (digestive) and Best Tea (to alleviate bloating)
Sex Dust – Editor’s Choice
Soothe Dust – Finalist, Best Heath Drink (warm)
Golden Leaf Awards – Tea Industry’s Best
The Golden Leaf Awards are Australia’s premier specialty tea awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in the tea industry. Recognizing outstanding blends, single-origin teas, and herbal infusions, the awards bring together tea professionals, industry experts, and brands committed to quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Judged by a panel of experienced tea specialists, the Golden Leaf Awards provide a prestigious platform for brands to showcase their dedication to flavour, purity, and ethical sourcing, helping consumers discover the finest teas available in the market.
AN EXCITING YEAR
The Golden Leaf Awards saw record participation in 2024, with more than 683 entries from Australia and internationally. OM are delighted to have received recognition in eight categories, receiving awards for our blends and our brand in multiple fields.
Chalimah Jeanne, Organic Merchant Founder and Naturopath:
“We’re always excited to take part in the Golden Leaf Awards, because it’s an amazing opportunity to learn from bringing our blends to expert tasters, and to participate in the community of Australian tea producers.
With more than 680 entries in the awards this year, it’s so rewarding to see the OM brand, our products, and our commitment to the wellbeing of people and planet receive recognition. We’re proud and grateful to have achieved these results.”
Our total award-winning medal tally includes recognition for OM’s brand and products:
1. BRAND AWARDS
Best Tea Website – Silver
We’re passionate about not only delivering exceptional products but in sharing knowledge that empowers wellbeing. That’s why our website isn’t just a store; it’s a hub for education, inspiration, and transparency. From organic certification and sustainability to artisan blending and naturopathic formulation, we’re here to highlight the benefits of conscious choices.
Best Tea Packaging – Silver
We designed our award-winning packaging to enhance the experience OM products provide, and align with our deep commitment to sustainability. In accordance with our purpose to sustain nature to experience wellness, we have created packaging that protects the product, and our planet as well as being elegant and functional. Learn more about our sustainable packaging »
2. AWARD-winning products
GOLD
Energy Tea – a vitalising tisane offering uplifting citrus, restorative earthy elements and hints of liquorice.
Women’s Wellness Tea – a vibrant red tisane of nutritive minerals with nourishing fruits and florals to harmonise hormonal health.
SILVER
Digestive Tea – an award-winning soothing tisane, offering calming chamomile, comforting spices and a sweet liquorice base.
Super Dust – a vitality tonic of matcha cacao blended with superherbs for natural energy and enhanced stamina.
BRONZE
Mulled Spice Tea – a medley of festive berries and fragrant spices. Ideal for winter Glühwein, summer sangria or poached fruit.
Receiving this recognition is an honour, and we want to express our deepest gratitude. Our success belongs to our dedicated team, our skilled suppliers and partners, and, most importantly, our amazing community. Your support, collaboration, and shared passion for wellness have made this award-winning year possible. More than anything, these achievements are a tribute to the entire OM community, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have you on this journey with us — with love, The OM Team