The perfect fair trade gift for anyone who enjoys a cup of tea. Includes a teapot for one and cup hand painted in the wild berries design. Includes a box of Traidcraft English breakfast Fair Trade teabags (50 teabags). Made in Thailand by YMCA

• Teapot 18 x 15cm high
• Dishwasher safe
• Presented in a beautiful red handmade saa paper gift box.

The YMCA in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has been exporting crafts to fair trade organisations since 1982, as well as selling locally. The Y works with more than 50 producer groups in northern, north-eastern and southern Thailand. Many of the producers are women who earn supplementary income through craftwork.

It is also keen to encourage traditional skills, which are in danger of dying out and to promote environmental awareness. Fair trade provides a significant market for some of the producers linked to the YMCA e.g. ceramic and jewellery makers. Benefits include advance payments and design advice.

The long-term relationship with fair trade organisations is important and also between us and the producers. Nalinee Pussateva, Export Manager, Y Development.