New Delhi, June 26 -- Meghan Markle's wellness venture may have hit a bitter note. The Duchess of Sussex is facing criticism after a report claimed her As Ever tea line was sourcing products from an established brand, repackaging them, and reselling at significantly marked-up prices. According to a report in The Sun, Meghan's As Ever herbal teas, which have already sold out in two popular flavours, are allegedly produced not in-house, but by another California-based tea company - Republic of Tea - whose factory is in Nashville, Illinois.

Reportedly, fans first uncovered the connection after noticing 'Republic of Tea' listed in the source code of As Ever's website. Since then, the branding has been changed to 'As Ever Store'. However, The...