The Brand Portal

Stop Wasting
Marketing Budget.

Hire vetted, technically certified influencers in the prestige tea and wellness space. Set your budget, choose your creator, pay only when you approve.

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The Talent Pool

Hire by Expertise.

Anonymized talent selection based on technical proficiency and API-verified engagement metrics. No guesswork — every step is data-driven.

1

Post Your Brief

Define your campaign requirements, set your budget, choose content formats, and select the technical expertise badges your ideal creator must hold. Our structured brief system ensures creators know exactly what you need.

  • Set product category & region of origin
  • Choose content format (Reel, TikTok, YouTube, Blog)
  • Define budget & delivery window
  • Select required certification badges
Create Campaign Brief
Spring Oolong Launch — UK Market
Oolong Tea ▾
Fujian, China ▾
£350
14 days ▾
Instagram Reel TikTok YouTube Short Blog Post
🧪 Tea Chemistry 🌍 Terroir 🍃 Botanical 🍵 Gongfu
2

Algorithmic Match

Our algorithm analyses your brief's chemical and regional profile, then surfaces anonymized creator matches ranked by relevance. Every metric shown is pulled directly from platform APIs — zero self-reported data.

  • Creators are anonymized until you select
  • All metrics are API-verified in real-time
  • Badge certifications shown upfront
  • Match score ranked by brief relevance
Creator Matches — Spring Oolong Launch
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Creator #4A7F 94% match
🧪 Tea Chemistry🌍 Terroir
127KFollowers
5.8%Eng. Rate
92%Exam Score
23Campaigns
✓ API Verified IGTT
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Creator #9B2E 87% match
🧪 Tea Chemistry🌍 Terroir🍃 Botanical
84KFollowers
7.2%Eng. Rate
88%Exam Score
11Campaigns
✓ API Verified IGYT
3

Secure Escrow

Once you select a creator, funds are held in escrow and only released when content passes factual accuracy review. Full transparency at every stage — you always know exactly where your money is.

  • Funds locked on brief acceptance
  • Creator delivers within agreed window
  • Factual accuracy review before release
  • Dispute resolution built-in
Escrow — Spring Oolong Launch
Brief Accepted
Funds Locked
Content Delivered
Approved & Paid
Creator#4A7F
Budget£350.00
Platform Fee (12%)£42.00
Total Held in Escrow£392.00
⏳ Awaiting Accuracy Review
The Network in Numbers

Built for Results.

4.8×
Average ROAS
vs. Traditional Agency
100%
Vetted & Exam-Certified
Creator Network
14d
Average Asset
Delivery Time
£0
Agency Retainers
or Hidden Fees
How It Works

You Set the Budget. Creators Decide.

No fixed tiers. No retainers. No subscriptions. Post a brief with your budget and let vetted creators come to you.

Step 1
Post Your Brief
Define what you need, set your budget.
  • Describe your campaign requirements
  • Set the budget you want to pay
  • Choose content format & platform
  • We match you with vetted creators
  • API-verified audience metrics shown
  • No commitment until a creator accepts
Your budget. Your requirements. Full control.
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Step 2
Creators Accept or Pass
Matched creators review and decide.
  • Creators see your brief & budget
  • They accept or pass — no pressure
  • Every creator is exam-vetted at 70%+
  • Real metrics, verified by API
  • Budget held in escrow on acceptance
  • Transparent process, no middle-men
Fair market. Creators choose work that fits.
Step 3
Approve & Release
Pay only when you're happy.
  • Review delivered content
  • Approve to release escrowed funds
  • Raise a dispute if brief wasn't met
  • Full escrow protection throughout
  • No hidden fees or surprise invoices
  • Post another brief anytime
Escrow means you never pay for undelivered work.

A 12% platform service fee is applied to each brief. Your full budget is held in escrow and only released to the creator upon your approval. No subscriptions, no retainers, no hidden costs.

FAQ

Common Questions.

How are creators vetted?
Every creator passes a technical entry exam covering tea chemistry, terroir, and botanical knowledge. They must score 70%+ to enter the network. Social metrics are API-verified directly from Instagram and TikTok — no self-reported numbers.
What does escrow protection mean?
Your campaign budget is held securely in escrow and only released to the creator once you’ve approved the deliverables. If content doesn’t meet the brief, funds stay protected. Full transparency, zero risk.
Can I cancel or withdraw a brief?
If no creator has accepted yet, you can withdraw your brief at any time with no charge. Once a creator has accepted and escrow is locked, funds are held until deliverables are reviewed. If the content doesn't meet the brief, you can raise a dispute and your budget stays protected.
How is this different from a traditional agency?
Agencies charge 15–30% markups and monthly retainers regardless of output. TeaTrade is a marketplace: you set the budget, creators decide if it works for them. Every creator is exam-certified, every metric is API-verified. No account managers upselling you — just direct access to verified, niche talent.
What content formats can creators deliver?
Short-form video (Reels, TikTok), long-form YouTube reviews, story series, static photography, and written blog content. Each brief specifies the exact deliverables, formats, and dimensions required.
How fast will I receive content?
Standard turnaround is 14 days from brief acceptance. Enterprise clients with exclusive creator locks can negotiate expedited timelines. Most creators deliver initial drafts within 7–10 days.