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Organic Merchant’s Industry Awards

Organic Merchant is Australia’s most awarded wellness brand.
From our manufacturing, to our website and packaging, to the products themselves, Organic Merchant has acquired over 100 industry awards. Over the past years the quality of our formulations and ingredients has repeatedly been recognised by multiple industry, consumer and expert panels both locally and internationally. You can shop the winners directly in our award-winning teas, award-winning cacao and award-winning bath collections.

 

Our most awarded products:

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2025Australian Breakfast TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea – Breakfast Blends – Loose BlendGold Medal
2025Peaceful TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal – Loose BlendGold Medal
2025Rooibos & Rose TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal – Rooibos BlendGold Medal
2025Women's Wellness TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness – HerbalGold Medal
2025Australian Outback Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal – Herbal AustralianaSilver Medal
2025French Earl Grey TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea – French Earl Grey/Non-Traditional – Loose BlendSilver Medal
2025Jasmine Green TeaGolden Leaf AwardsGreen Tea – Loose BlendSilver Medal
2025Lemon, Lime & Bitters Iced TeaGolden Leaf AwardsIced Tea – Freshly MadeSilver Medal
2025Organic MerchantGolden Leaf AwardsBest Tea PackagingBronze Medal
2025Organic MerchantGolden Leaf AwardsBest Tea WebsiteBronze Medal
2024Energy TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal - Loose BlendGold Medal
2024Women's Wellness TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness – HerbalGold Medal
2024Digestive TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness – HerbalSilver Medal
2024Super DustGolden Leaf AwardsMatcha Tea – Matcha BlendSilver Medal
2024Mulled Spice TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal – Fruit InfusionBronze Medal
2024Digestive TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Tea (digestive)Winner
2024Digestive TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Tea (to alleviate bloating)Winner
2024Sex DustBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsEditor's ChoiceWinner
2024Soothe DustBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Health Drink – WarmFinalist
2023Chakra TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Loose Blend (Unflavoured)Gold Medal
2023Cleansing TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness – HerbalGold Medal
2023Energy TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness – Herbal (Unflavoured, caffeine free)Gold Medal
2023Meditation TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Loose Blend (Unflavoured)Gold Medal
2023Turkish Delight TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Fruit InfusionGold Medal
2023Antioxidant TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness – HerbalSilver Medal
2023Australian Bush Blush TeaGolden Leaf AwardsIced Tea – Freshly MadeSilver Medal
2023Australian Wattleseed TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea – Blended (non-flavoured)Silver Medal
2023Golden Turmeric TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Loose Blend (Unflavoured)Silver Medal
2023Spicy Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsChai Tea – Non-traditionalSilver Medal
2023Super DustGolden Leaf AwardsMatcha Tea – Matcha BlendSilver Medal
2023Australian Outback Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal – Rooibos BlendBronze Medal
2023French Earl Grey TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea – Earl Grey French or non-traditionalBronze Medal
2023Organic MerchantAPAC Australian Enterprise AwardsBest Speciality Tea eCommerce Business 2023Winner
2023Organic MerchantCorporate LiveWire Global AwardsTea Company of the YearWinner
2023Shine DustEatWell Yummies AwardsVeganWinner
2023Vivifica Reviving Bath SoakBe-You-T AwardsBody Wash & ExfoliatorsWinner
2023Lemon, Lime & Bitters Iced TeaGolden Leaf AwardsIced Tea – Freshly MadeHighly Commended
2023Moroccan Mint Green TeaGolden Leaf AwardsGreen Tea – Natural BlendHighly Commended
2022Australian Wattleseed TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea Blended (non-flavoured)Gold Medal
2022Buchu TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFunctional/Wellness Blend (Unflavoured)Gold Medal
2022Chakra TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Loose Blend (Unflavoured)Gold Medal
2022Mother Nurture Breastfeeding TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Functional/Wellness Blend (Unflavoured)Gold Medal
2022Organic MerchantGolden Leaf AwardsBest Tea PackagingGold Medal
2022Golden Turmeric TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Loose Blend (Unflavoured)Silver Medal
2022Organic MerchantGolden Leaf AwardsBest Tea WebsiteSilver Medal
2022Rooibos & Rose TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Rooibos BlendSilver Medal
2022Ruby Rose Iced TeaGolden Leaf AwardsIced Tea Freshly MadeSilver Medal
2022Super DustGolden Leaf AwardsMatcha BlendSilver Medal
2022Turkish Delight TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Fruit InfusionSilver Medal
2022Moroccan Mint Green TeaGolden Leaf AwardsGreen Tea Natural BlendBronze Medal
2022Spicy Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsChai Tea Non-traditionalBronze Medal
2022Australian Bush Blush TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsEditors ChoiceWinner
2022Australian Outback Chai TeaEatWell Yummies AwardsBeverages (Tea) CategoryWinner
2022Energy TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Energising TeaWinner
2022Immune TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Immune Boosting TeaWinner
2022Organic MerchantBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Organic Tea BrandWinner
2022Peaceful TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Relaxing Tea Day TimeWinner
2022Restful TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsBest Evening TeaWinner
2022Rooibos & Rose TeaBeauty Shortlist Wellbeing AwardsEditors ChoiceWinner
2022Sel de Mer Purifying Bath SoakBe-You-T AwardsFragrances & OilsHighly Commended
2022Organic MerchantAustralian Organic Industry AwardsBrand of the YearFinalist
2021Australian Outback Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsRooibos BlendsGold Medal
2021Golden Turmeric TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal LooseGold Medal
2021Moroccan Mint Green TeaGolden Leaf AwardsGreen Tea Natural BlendGold Medal
2021Organic MerchantGolden Leaf AwardsTea PackagingGold Medal
2021Spicy Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsChai Tea Non-TraditionalGold Medal
2021Super DustGolden Leaf AwardsMatcha BlendGold Medal
2021Antioxidant TeaGolden Leaf AwardsFruit InfusionSilver Medal
2021Australian Breakfast TeaGolden Leaf AwardsNatural BlendSilver Medal
2021Immune TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal WellnessSilver Medal
2021Organic MerchantGolden Leaf AwardsBest Tea WebsiteSilver Medal
2021Spirit DustClean + Conscious AwardsImmunitySilver Medal
2021Organic MerchantOrganic Consumer Choice AwardsOrganic WholesalerBronze Medal
2021Organic MerchantAustralian Organic Industry AwardsManufacturer of the YearWinner
2021Spirit DustClean + Conscious AwardsImmunityEditor's Choice
2020Australian Breakfast TeaAustralian Non-Toxic AwardsTea CategoryGold Medal
2020Spark DustAustralian Non-Toxic AwardsChocolate CategorySilver Medal
2020Chakra TeaAustralian Non-Toxic AwardsTea CategoryBronze Medal
2020Australian Breakfast TeaAustralian Non-Toxic AwardsTea CategoryEditor's Choice
2020Sex DustAustralian Non-Toxic AwardsChocolate CategoryFinalist
2019Spicy Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsChai Tea Non-TraditionalGold Medal
2019Super DustGolden Leaf AwardsMatcha BlendGold Medal
2019Australian Breakfast TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea Natural BlendSilver Medal
2019Energy TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Functional/Wellness BlendSilver Medal
2019French Earl Grey TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea Earl GreySilver Medal
2019Meditation TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Loose BlendSilver Medal
2019Moroccan Mint Green TeaGolden Leaf AwardsGreen Tea Natural BlendSilver Medal
2019Australian Outback Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Rooibos BlendBronze Medal
2019Australian Wattleseed TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea Natural BlendBronze Medal
2019Organic MerchantAustralian Organic Industry AwardsCertified Organic Non-Alcoholic Beverage of the YearFinalist
2018Digestive TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Functional/Wellness BlendGold Medal
2018Australian Wattleseed TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea Natural BlendSilver Medal
2018Australian Breakfast TeaGolden Leaf AwardsBlack Tea Natural BlendBronze Medal
2018Australian Outback Chai TeaGolden Leaf AwardsHerbal Rooibos BlendBronze Medal
2018Gift SetsGALA AwardsHandmade Gift Product of The YearFinalist
2018Organic MerchantAustralian Organic Industry AwardsAnnual Awards for ExcellenceFinalist

More about our industry awards

The Golden Leaf Awards

The Golden Leaf awards is Australia’s premier tea awards event, developed by the Australian Tea Masters Association to promote and provide recognition to the high quality teas available globally, and particularly in Australia. The GLA is an independently organised competition, judged by professional cuppers, established to distinguish the highest quality and best tasting teas commercially available in the Australasian marketplace. Awards are granted across a range of specialised categories, with a Gold, Silver and Bronze selected from among the entries in each.

To assess the entries in the Golden Leaf Awards, Australian Tea Masters curates a group of expert tasters. The tasters are drawn from among highly experienced chefs, leading sommeliers, accomplished baristas and food and wine journalists, as well as experienced tea blenders. To ensure complete objectivity, all tea categories are blind-tasted, according to strict preparation protocols and without any brand identification. The judging panel considers different aspects of each submission, including flavour, aroma and appearance, and arrives at a collaborative evaluation. It is the most rigorous assessment a tea can face in this country, and the reason a Golden Leaf medal carries the weight it does.

Australian Organic Industry Awards

The Australian Organic Annual Industry awards celebrate excellence and innovation in Australia’s organic sector, recognising the businesses, brands and individuals dedicated to certified organic practices. Hosted by Australian Organic Limited, the industry’s leading body, these prestigious awards acknowledge outstanding contributions across a wide range of categories within the Australian organic industry. By highlighting the achievements of those committed to sustainability, integrity and quality, the awards play a crucial role in promoting growth and awareness across the sector. They serve as a benchmark for excellence, inspiring businesses and consumers alike to support ethical, environmentally responsible products and practices, and recognition here places a brand among the most credible names in certified organic in Australia.

Clean + Conscious Awards

Founded in 2019 the Clean + Conscious awards were the first awards in the world to recognise and celebrate products that are both non-toxic and socially responsible. They are known throughout the industry as one of Australia’s most rigorous assessments of what actually goes into a product. Every entry undergoes a thorough in-house ingredient and materials review, with only the top five products in each category named as finalists. Those finalists are then hands-on tested and independently scored by an expert panel of more than eighty-five judges, drawn from media, health, retail, sustainability and ethical business. The awards operate with no paid placements and no sponsored wins, which is precisely what makes them so widely trusted by conscious consumers. The programme was previously known as the Australian Non-Toxic Awards, and also appears under that earlier name in our awards table above.

The Beauty Shortlist Awards

The Beauty Shortlist awards were established to honour outstanding products and companies, celebrating 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, The Beauty Shortlist 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 prioritise ethical sourcing, eco-friendly packaging and ingredient purity.

The GALA Awards

The GALA Awards are presented at the Reed Gift Fairs, Australia’s largest and most influential trade event for the gift and homewares industry, where thousands of buyers gather each year to discover the products that will define the season ahead. What sets these awards apart is that they are judged in person. A panel of industry experts walks the fair floor throughout the event, examining products first-hand on the stands, assessing craftsmanship, presentation and originality exactly as a buyer would encounter them. Recognition here comes directly from the people who know the market best, and signals a product with genuine standout appeal in a hall filled with the very best the industry has to offer.

The WellBeing Be-YOU-T Awards

Presented by WellBeing magazine, the Be-YOU-T Awards are Australia’s only dedicated natural beauty awards, created to champion the brands leading the way in clean, conscious and eco-friendly formulation. Australian consumers nominate and vote for their favourite natural beauty and wellness products, with more than fourteen thousand votes cast in the inaugural year alone. The WellBeing editorial team then spends the following year testing, sampling and reviewing the entries hands-on before the winners are named, so that every product carrying a Be-YOU-T title has earned both the endorsement of the public and the approval of the magazine’s own experts. It is a powerful combination, and a genuine mark of trust for readers navigating the natural beauty world.

The EatWell Yummies Awards

The EatWell Yummies Awards are the People’s Choice awards of the Australian wholefood community, run annually by EatWell magazine to acknowledge the hard-working, committed people behind the healthy food brands readers know and love. Winners are chosen by the readers themselves, with more than seventeen thousand votes cast across the categories in recent years, making these among the most genuinely representative food awards in the country. For our brand, a Yummies title is recognition of the most meaningful kind: it comes directly from the people who buy and enjoy our products every day.

The Organic Consumer Choice Awards

Run as part of National Organic Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of certified organic products, the Organic Consumer Choice awards have been promoting and rewarding the very best organic stakeholders around the country since 2009. Consumer choice is what drives the organic sector forward, and these awards put that choice front and centre: winners are voted for directly by Australian consumers, who cast their votes online during the national voting window each spring. Recognition here reflects real loyalty and real enthusiasm from the people who choose certified organic every day, and it stands as one of the longest-running acknowledgements of excellence in the Australian organic industry.