About us

Steeped in two islands

Hebriteas is owned by Rhoda Meek (Tiree) and Rebecca Hutton (Harris). We have known each other for 26 years. Frankly terrifying.

A few years ago now…

Rhoda

Isle of Tiree

If you are so inclined, I (Rhoda) am on linkedIn. I am permanently based in the Isle of Tiree. I live in the house my great-great-grandfather built.

Helpers include my over-enthusiastic and energetic dog Wisp. As well as a plethora of cats, hens and sheep and cows. They all offer different qualities, including practical assistance, humorous distraction, good company and inspiration!

My favourite tea is Tilley. When I am not staring at a screen or chasing an escaped animal, I like to take photos, play minecraft and crochet.

Favourite tea: Wonky, the artist formerly known as Tilley.

Rhoda's favourite

Wonky

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Becca

Isle of Harris

The other half of Tiree Tea is Rebecca Hutton.

Becca is a traditional independent Harris Tweed Weaver running her own business, Taobh Tuath Tweeds. When she is not extolling the virtues of a good cup of tea you will find her in the shed hitting a recalcitrant loom with a hammer.

Becca is owned by two cats, Bobbin and Pirn, and has a truly extensive Coca-cola collection.

Her favourite tea is the Hearach. So it should be, as a good Hearach herself!

Becca's favourite

Hearach

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We are both native Gaelic speakers and are passionate about keeping our resident island communities alive and thriving.

Which is why every label teaches you a word.

Alongside Tiree Tea, we also run Isle Develop CIC, a Social Enterprise developing digital projects with Scottish islanders at their heart.

Our current projects are:

On the croft

The fergie – born 1947
Wisp – over-enthusiastic
What is Crofting? It's more than sheep! This is an image of a sheep and a lamb in the shelter of a bale.
The sheep – an ongoing headache

Why Hebriteas?

Not long after she started the company in 2019, and far too late to do anything about it, Rhoda woke up halfway through a long-haul flight and realised Hebriteas was a better name. In 2022, Becca joined the business and we launched the Hebriteas range. As time went on, we realised Hebriteas was much better suited to a business that spans the islands.

Early in our friendship we joked about setting up a company called Meekton Enterprises. Many years later, we did. It’s the parent company of Hebriteas.

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