The 10 Year Pukka Timeline
2001
Pukka was conceived by Sebastian Pole and Tim Westwell. Sebastian (an Ayurvedic practitioner) and Tim (an IT business developer) certainly came from very different backgrounds, but where they didn’t differ was their combined view on respecting the relationship between humankind and the natural environment, and that it was possible to do business in a way that made a net positive contribution to society. A labour of love, the head office was in fact Tim’s spare bedroom.
2002
Pukka launched its first three organic Ayurvedic teas. The teas were blended to suit dosha types vatta (Relax), pitta (Refresh) and kapha (Revitalise), and went on to set the benchmark for the standard of Pukka teas to come. These three have become classic blends for Pukka. The became the roots for the company and set the seed for our future growth.
Why not do the Dosha Quiz to find out your dosha type?
2003
Pukka’s range of Ayurvedic herbal remedies are launched. Fondly called the ‘Orange Labels’ here at Pukka HQ, this stunning collection of single herbs and formulas really set the bar for sourcing and quality, allowing us to challenge the market in terms of organic, sustainable and vegetarian ingredients, that were then and always will be the best of the best.
Early days
2005
Pukka’s second office is opened…in Scandinavia! Where? In another spare room, that’s where. Pukka enthusiasts in Denmark decided Pukka Herbs would go down very well in their neck of the woods, and the rest is Pukka history. Sweden and Norway soon followed suit.
An exciting year indeed, 2005 also saw Pukka partner with Climate Care in order to offset all its manufacturing and transport generated carbon emissions, enforcing the company’s environmental ethos.
A younger Tim and Seb
2008
Business Post feature Pukka as their feature article: ‘Wealth in health’ – including a rather nice front page pic of Tim in a yogi pose.
2009
Pukka Organic Bio Nutrients range is launched! These innovative vitamin and phytonutrient supplements contained a powerful blend of organically grown foods (including roots, fruits, grasses and seaweeds) that were freshly dried in peak condition to ensure nutritional value.
2010
Pukka Organic Botanicals range launched! This highly nutritious food supplement range, all of which blended by Pukka’s herbal specialist Sebastian Pole, was packed full of the nutrients needed to help people reach their peak.
Pukka Herbs sales also reached £3 million and staff numbers went up to 15!
2011
Pukka Ayurveda Organic Skincare launched! The new Ayurveda skincare range, advocating skin detoxification and nutrient replenishment, is one of its only kind on the market and quickly establishes itself as one of the top natural beauty product ranges.
A Pukka Life by Sebastian Pole is released – a book that shares Sebastian’s years of knowledge about living in a truly authentic way, guided by the wisdom of Ayurveda.
2012
Happy 10th birthday Pukka! Here’s to the next 10…