Nordqvist is a Finnish family-owned tea company founded in 1979, originally starting as a retail store specializing in flavored and loose-leaf teas. Today, its tea factory and operations are based in Nurmijärvi, Finland, the largest tea house in the Nordics. Nordqvist focuses on producing high-quality, safe, and delicious teas by blending carefully selected teas with natural ingredients such as berries, fruits, flowers, and aromas. The company continues to develop new recipes based on customer preferences while preserving its most popular traditional blends.

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