Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Meghan Markle's Tea Brand Faces Scrutiny Over Pricing, Sourcing
Meghan Markle's tea brand, As Ever, is getting some heat.
People are saying that the tea is made by another company, Republic of Tea, but sold at a much higher price.
This has made some people upset because they think it's unfair to charge so much more.
Critics are calling it 'celebrity price-gouging'.
As Ever is also planning to release a rosé wine soon.
Some experts are questioning the venture.
Meghan Markle's As Ever tea brand faces criticism.
Allegations claim As Ever outsources tea production to Republic of Tea.
As Ever sells tea at a higher price compared to Republic of Tea's offerings.
Commentators criticize the pricing, accusing Markle of 'celebrity price-gouging'.
As Ever plans to introduce a rosé wine.
- Who
- Meghan Markle and her As Ever brand, Republic of Tea, and critics.
- What
- Criticism of Meghan Markle's As Ever tea brand for allegedly inflated prices and outsourcing.
- When
- Information reported recently.
- Where
- Products sourced from California and Illinois.
- Why
- Critics argue the pricing is excessive and takes advantage of celebrity influence.
Criticism of Pricing and Sourcing
Defenses of the Brand
Pricing and Sourcing
Criticism of Pricing and Sourcing
Accusations of inflated prices and outsourcing that allegedly exploit celebrity influence.
Defenses of the Brand
The products may be different, even though insiders claim the blends are 'different'.
- Brand
- As Ever
- Product
- Tea
- Supplier
- Republic of Tea (alleged)
- As Ever Tea Price
- $12 for 12 bags
- Republic of Tea Price
- $11.50-$14.00 for 36 bags
- Future Product
- Rosé Wine