The organic herbal tea from Creano made a very good impression in our test. The product is a gift set with an organic herbal-fruit-spice tea mix. The tea bags from Creano are a unique blend of the different organic tea varieties: Fruity Camomile, Hot Ginger, Turmeric Chai, Rooibos Mango, Sweet Red Chai, Evening Tea, Sweet Mint, Gentle Mood and Wellness Tea. They are 100% organic and consist of 9 x 5 tea bags per flavour. They are packaged in a beautiful and appealing gift box and when you open the box, it smells of herbs.
Simply a great gift idea, even just for yourself.
Advantages
✅ 100% organic tea
✅ Gift box
✅ Good for giving as a gift
✅ 9 different flavours à 5 bags
Disadvantages
❌ Tea bags individually packed (environment)
The first impression
The packaging and labelling
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Unnecessary packaging waste was avoided, items were packed compactly | 100 points |
| Product labelling | Organic seal available | 100 points |
| Miscellaneous | High-quality packaging, also suitable as a gift | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The organic herbal tea from Creano arrived in a standard cardboard box, which was undamaged and easy to open.
Inside the box was the gift box containing the tea bags. The product was fully protected and the tea bags were in perfect condition. When you open the gift box, it also smells very nice of herbs.
The gift box is completely recyclable as it is made of cardboard, as is the divider that keeps the different types of tea apart. The presentation of the product makes a very good impression. Neither the tea bags nor the gift box were damaged.
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the pack complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | 45 tea bags in a gift box | 100 points |
| Description of the | Written in German, and in 5 other languages, easy to understand | 100 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on the gift box | 90 points |
| Best before date | Available and easy to see | 100 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The gift box contained the tea bags and a detailed description with preparation instructions for the various organic herbal/spice teas. These instructions are in the matching colours of the teas so that the tea can be easily identified. The leaflet also contains information in 5 other languages. The contact information can be found on the back of the gift box, but we were unable to find a telephone number on the packaging or in the instructions.
All in all, this is a very good way to send a product.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Very appealing | 100 points |
| Processing | Very good quality | 100 points |
| Stability | Sturdy gift box | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information regarding sustainability, but the organic seal indicates a sustainable product | 90 points |
| Design of the gift box | Very pleasing and appealing | 100 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Creano organic herbal tea gift box makes a very good visual impression in the test. The different tea bags are separated from each other by a matching cardboard insert, which prevents the varieties from mixing. The individual bags are protected by a paper wrapper and this protection has a different colour for each variety, which is also reflected in the description. The design on the wrapper is very appealing and harmonious. Each tea variety also has its own pleasant odour.
The customer is supplied with a high-quality organic product.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking sensation | Very pleasant | 95 points |
| High quality | Organic quality | 95 points |
| Description and notes | Very good | 100 points |
| Odour | Pleasant | 100 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We really enjoyed trying out the different flavours of the organic herbal/spice tea. With 9 different flavours, there is something for every taste, from sweet to bitter. Added to this is the extremely attractive design of the gift box and the wrapping of the tea bags themselves. The careful production is evident and the organic quality leaves nothing to be desired. Due to the large selection of different varieties, it is very difficult to choose which of the flavours to prepare first.
In our eyes, this is a pleasant and uncomplicated tea experience that is sure to win praise even from die-hard tea drinkers.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also analyse consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Reasonable price/performance ratio | 90 points |
| Rating cut | Not rated, as there are still too few customer reviews | |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The customer reviews on the Amazon platform were not rated as there are still too few customer reviews.
Prices of up to €0.40/tea bag are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €0.16/tea bag. The organic herbal tea from Creano is currently priced at €0 .40/tea bag, which puts it in the upper price segment, but the price ratio is reasonable for the quality and range of services you get.
Overall result
| Weighting | Points achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labelling | 15% | 100 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 15% | 98 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 98 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 30% | 98 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer reviews | 20% | 90 points |
| Total | 97 points |
