Online herbs and herbal tea shop

Customers across the UK who want quality herbs and teas without a specialist shop nearby.

Mark-up on products sold, with extra margin from your own blends and gift sets, less postage, packaging and platform fees.

• Knowledge of herbs and their uses
• Basic website or marketplace set-up
• Product photography and writing
• Packing and order handling

• Product claims: check MHRA rules and avoid health claims that are not authorised
• Check which herbal products need registration or approval before selling online
• Food hygiene, labelling and allergen rules for packed teas and herbs, check with your council and the Food Standards Agency
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check whether your landlord or mortgage lender allows storing stock and packing orders at home
• Distance selling rules on returns and customer information

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on your website or marketplace set-up, packaging and how much stock you buy. These are estimates, so start with a small range and expand as orders come in.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how well you attract customers online. Estimates suggest at least 8 hours a week. Revenue is before stock, postage and fees.

Check MHRA rules and avoid unauthorised health claims, and check which herbal products need registration or approval before selling online. Also check food hygiene, labelling and allergen rules with your council and the Food Standards Agency, plus distance selling rules on returns.