Advertising Disclosure
Last updated: December 27, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At Tasteleaf, we believe in being completely transparent about how we operate and how we may benefit financially from the content and recommendations we provide. This Advertising Disclosure explains our relationships with tea producers, retailers, and other partners, as well as how we may earn income through our website.
We maintain editorial independence and prioritize honest, helpful information above all else. When we recommend a tea or product, it's because we genuinely believe it offers value to our audience, not simply because of any financial arrangement.
Affiliate Relationships
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some links on our website may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission from the seller at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our work and allow us to continue providing educational content about tea tasting.
Whether or not we receive a commission has no bearing on what we choose to feature or recommend. We only link to products, teas, and resources that align with our values and that we believe will genuinely benefit our audience.
Product Recommendations
When we recommend tea accessories, brewing equipment, or specific teas, we may earn a commission if you purchase through our affiliate links. We strive to recommend only products we've personally used or thoroughly researched and believe offer good value.
Tea Retailer Partnerships
We may have affiliate relationships with select tea retailers and producers. These partnerships help fund our educational initiatives while connecting our audience with quality tea sources. We carefully choose partners based on tea quality and ethical business practices.
Educational Resources
When we link to books, courses, or other educational materials about tea, these may also be affiliate links. We recommend resources that we genuinely find valuable and believe will enhance your tea knowledge.
Sponsored Content Policy
Clear Labeling
Occasionally, we may publish content sponsored by tea brands, producers, or retailers. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or similar language to ensure you always know when content has been commissioned by a third party.
Even when content is sponsored, we maintain full editorial control and only partner with brands that align with our standards for quality and authenticity. Sponsored content must provide genuine educational value to our audience.
Brand Partnerships
We may enter into partnerships with tea brands to create educational content, host special tastings, or develop collaborative projects. These partnerships are selected carefully based on shared values and commitment to tea education. All such partnerships will be disclosed transparently.
Authenticity Guarantee
Regardless of financial arrangements, we never compromise our honest assessment of teas or products. If we don't believe something is worth your time or money, we won't recommend it, even if doing so could generate income.
Third-Party Advertising
Display Advertising
We may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks on our website. These advertisements are served by automated systems and may be based on your browsing behavior across various websites. We don't have direct control over which specific ads appear, though we use advertising partners with policies against inappropriate or misleading content.
Behavioral Targeting
Some advertisements on our site may use behavioral targeting, which means they're shown based on your interests as determined by your browsing history. This is done through cookies and similar technologies. You can learn more about managing advertising cookies in our Cookie Policy.
Ad Personalization
Third-party advertisers may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites to provide relevant advertising. You have the right to opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or through industry opt-out tools.
Your Rights and Controls
Managing Preferences
You have control over the advertisements you see and how your data is used for advertising purposes. Here's what you can do:
- • Visit our Cookie Policy page to manage your cookie preferences
- • Use browser settings to block third-party cookies
- • Install browser extensions that limit tracking
- • Opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools
Opting Out
If you prefer not to see personalized advertisements, you can opt out through various methods. Note that opting out doesn't mean you won't see any ads—you'll simply see ads that aren't based on your browsing behavior. These ads may be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection
Information about how we and our advertising partners collect and use your data can be found in our Privacy Policy. We respect your privacy and comply with all applicable data protection regulations.
FTC Compliance
We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Our disclosures are designed to ensure you're fully informed about any material connections we have with products, services, or companies we discuss.
Any claims we make about products are based on our genuine experience and research. We don't make exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims, whether or not compensation is involved.
Editorial Independence
Our primary commitment is to you, our audience. While advertising and affiliate relationships help fund our work, they don't influence our editorial content or recommendations. We maintain complete independence in deciding what to feature, what to recommend, and how to present information.
If we believe a product isn't worth recommending, we won't recommend it regardless of any potential financial benefit. Our reputation and your trust are more valuable than any commission or sponsorship.
When we review teas or products, our assessments are honest and based on genuine experience. We disclose any relevant relationships, and our opinions remain our own.
Questions About Our Advertising Practices?
If you have questions about our advertising disclosure, affiliate relationships, or how we handle sponsored content, we're happy to provide more information. Transparency is important to us, and we want you to feel confident about the content you're reading.
Contact UsUpdates to This Disclosure
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or partnerships. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.