The company
Monsoon Tea Company cultivates tea in the forests of Northern Thailand to prevent deforestation, preserve biodiversity and support local communities. They produce unique blends while promoting sustainability and social impact.
The problem
More than 20% of Northern Thailand’s forest cover was lost between 1973 and 2020 due to logging and cash crop expansion, leading to biodiversity loss and more severe climate change impacts. Deforestation has made it increasingly difficult for minority upland communities to maintain their traditional livelihoods.
GSMA project
In March 2024, Monsoon Tea Company received a GSMA grant to create a traceability app for forest-grown tea from the Thai mountains. The app rewards farmers for biodiversity services and informs tea buyers about the positive impact of the tea on forest biodiversity.
Traction
- The number of users increased from 0 in June 2024 to 148 in March 2025.
- 94 farmers grew tea according to the principles of Forest Friendly Farming, including 53 female farmers.
Founders
Kenneth Rimdahl, Founder
Worakan Wongfu, Co-founder
A message from the founder
“Protect nature and create incomes for local communities by drinking Monsoon’s forest friendly tea.”
Team | 11 - 50 employees
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