Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea

Renewing the Senses

A Heatherlee Brand 2011 © All Rights Reserved

The Name

Why Autumnlee?

Autumn was my original birthname. In one sense, this brand is an imaginative wish, a me that I strive to be. Lee is my true middle name. In that sense the brand represents my true spirit and how my personal history invigorates me.

“Autumnlee” is inspired by the season of changing colors, my season of strengthened well-being. Ultimately, this brand represents you and I at our best.

The Product

Why Tea?

I want to stand for something that can energize minds and comfort a cold. I want to feed the thirst of people who truly desire my flavors. I want to break cultural divides with a cup of honesty.

We all know that after water tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. But do we know the true benefits of each blend? Do we know what flavors remedy what plagues?

Tea does more than soothe a sore throat; it unites people of all backgrounds, it supports families and villages, it creates conversation. As a product with multiple purposes, I found herbal tea to be most harmonious with my personal attributes and social desires.

Mission Statement

An organic, fairly-traded product...

Autumnlee herbal teas are purposefully blended to renew the senses and remedy human illness. Combining this with exceptional taste allows us to enhance lives from one continent to another.

All organic products provided by Autumnlee are grown to promote and preserve the natural balance of mother earth. While sustaining people through free-trade practices, and preserving land through faithful farmers, we stand for true peace and longevity.

“World peace begins with Inner Peace”-His Holiness The Dalai Lama

The Blends

Lemongrass calms the body, it soothes the soul, It feeds each tastebud and renews control.

The Black Rose sweetens and sparks the child inside, It remedies illness and feeds us pride.

Camomile purifies our senses, the smell and sight, Its flowery scent helps us say goodnight.

Masala Chai is inspired by spice, It warms our bodies and rids our vice. Drink Autumnlee today and at night, And together let our senses collide.

Sweet Lemongrass

[ A soothing medley of mint, grass & healing flowers from South East Asia ]

Black Rose

[ A robust blend of black leaves & spices from the Fujian Province ]

Wild Camomile

[ Gently fused with honey, sage & natural herbs ]

Masala Chai

[ Toned with warm spices found in the north Himalayas of South Asia ]

The Marketing Plan

Product & Packaging Autumnlee packages utilize 100% recycled cardboard and papers. Three faces of the box are identical to allow buyers to see the front of packaging from different angles. 30 tea bags come in each box with stories of its origin inside. There are Vietnamese proverbs on all tea bag tags to reinforce the values of the brand.

Price Each 30 bag box will be priced at $3.25 with a sale price of $2.99 in place every Sunday as well as the week prior to all worldwide holidays. Along with this sale price a buy 3 get 1 free offer will be in place during these weeks as well. If a buyer choses to order online, all shipping and delivery costs will be given to Autumnlee farmers.

Place of Distribution

Autumnlee teas will start selling at three major grocery retailers including all Supervalu, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s stores. Additionally, small, fair trade boutiques will also have exclusive rights to sell. Teas will be locally distributed by bike and bio-deisel vans. The main Autumnlee warehouse will be in Milwaukee, WI with other locations in Minneapolis, MN, Seattle, WA, and Boston, MA.

Promotion

Through partnerships with like-minded companies such as Peace Coffee and Good Earth, promotional efforts will be locally delegated. Within three months of being on the shelf, Autumnlee will sponsor and host various events around North America. Directly following these events island style displays and eye-popping end aisles will be in place at the point of purchase. Between 6-18 months 30 second commericals will air through national broadcasters.

Herbal Tea