Single Herb Tea (Bags)
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White Oak Bark Tea from Celebration Herbals provides organically grown and prepared white oak bark to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. White Oak is a stately and long-lived tree native to Europe which has been completely naturalized to North America. As a tea, White Oak Bark is believed to help treat arthritis, diarrhea, colds, fever, cough, and br...
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Celebration Herbals Wild Cherry Bark Tea contains organically grown and prepared wild cherry bark, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. The Wild Cherry tree is native to the south-western United States. The dark outer bark is rough and separates easily from the trunk. Just under the outer bark, is the tender inner bark, which smells of bitter almond...
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Yarrow Leaf & Flower Tea from Celebration Herbals is made from organically grown and prepared yarrow, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a flowering plant that was used in ancient times to stop the bleeding from battle wounds. With a slightly astringent taste, Yarrow makes a very good medicinal tea and can be used ...
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Yellowdock Root Tea from Celebration Herbals contains organically grown and prepared yellowdock roots, to ensure the natural taste and active properties are enjoyed in every cup of tea. Native to Europe, Yellowdock is a perennial that grows in fields and meadows that are common throughout the United States and Southern Canada. Often recommended by natural health practitioners for a variety of c...
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Support your evening routine with Four O’Clock Tea Herbal Tea Calm (Chamomile), a soothing, caffeine-free blend made from quality chamomile flowers. Known for its gentle, floral flavour, this tea is traditionally enjoyed to help promote relaxation and unwind at the end of the day. Easy to prepare, it steeps into a smooth and comforting cup that fits seamlessly into your nighttime routine. Made ...
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The bark of this tree and its unique benefits are the basis for NOW’s Pau D’Arco herbal wellness Caring Tea with an invigorating chai blend, a tasty treasure any explorer of exotic teas would be happy to bring home. Pau D’Arco has historically be used in herbal medicine for its antiviral activity against herpes, the virus that causes cold sores, and anti-protozoal activity against malaria. NOW ...
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Made with a bouquet of raspberry leaves, hibiscus and rose hips, NOW Caring Tea in Red Raspberry was formerly Women’s Righteous Raspberry for everyday woman’s wellness. NOW’s Red Raspberry Caring Tea is a delightfully refreshing blend offers the perfect floral fantasy and the ultimate wellness tea for every stage of life. During pregnancy, red raspberry supports strengthening the uterus and reg...
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Numi’s soothing Moroccan Mint, known as "nana mint," and it flourishes in North Africa. Light and lively as a newly picked leaf, its sweet spearmint flavour is refreshing any time of day and is caffeine-free. Numi’s special "nana mint" grows in the arid climate of Faiyum, Egypt, where Numi’s Fair Trade Certified partners plan to invest in schools, sanitation and a bus to transport workers. Swee...
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ORGANIC, FAIR-TRADE TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Earl Grey Rooibos Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, fair-trade and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Earl Grey Rooibos Tea is a blend of the traditional sun-fermented form of the Rooibos plant, known for its calming properties, and has been infused with the essence of Italian...
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ORGANIC, FAIR-TRADE TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Rooibos Pure Green Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, fair-trade and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Rooibos Pure Green Tea takes the traditional Rooibos plant; which is known for its calming properties, and is steamed right after being picked to stop the fermentation proce...
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ORGANIC TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Rooibos Pure Green Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Rooibos Pure Green Tea takes the traditional Rooibos plant; which is known for its calming properties, and is steamed right after being picked to stop the fermentation process. The Rooibos leaves...
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ORGANIC, FAIR-TRADE TEA FROM NU-TEA COMPANY Tega Organic Teas Rooibos Pure Red Premium Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, and certified organic. Sustainably harvested in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, Tega Rooibos Pure Red Tea is the traditional sun-fermented form of the Rooibos plant; which is known for its calming properties. The Rooibos Pure Red Tea has a robust, full-bodied earthy fla...
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Uncle lee's Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) begins as young tender leaf buds, plucked fresh at the height of potency and flavor. Each leaf is simply rolled and gently flash-dried to hold in the delicate flavor and aroma. Certified organic and kosher, every batch is meticulously inspected to ensure quality and flavour. Taste the Uncle Lee's difference! [TEA BAGS]
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Uncle Lee's Imperial Organic Oolong Tea (camellia sinensis) is a partially oxidized green tea that has qualities of both green and black tea. Packed with antioxidants, Oolong Tea is rich and robust in flavor. Certified organic and kosher, every batch is meticulously inspected to ensure quality and flavour. [TEA BAGS]
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Uncle Lee's Organic Pomegranate Green Tea with Mixed Berries is a great source of antioxidants. This is a refreshing natural drink that is great hot or cold. A subtle tart flavor and rich color makes our pomegranate tea the perfect blend of green tea and natural fruit flavors. Certified organic and kosher, every batch is carefully hand inspected to ensure goodness and purity. [TEA BAGS]
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Uncle Lee's Imperial Organic Pu-Erh is a unique microbial fermented tea produced from the sun-dried leaves of large-leaf tea species (Camellia sinensis) in the Yunnan province of China. When brewed, Pu-Erh tea has a dark reddish color with a deep, rich and earthy taste. The flavor and reputed health benefits of Pu-Erh tea also make it a great option for drinking as a digestif after a heavy meal...
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LEGENDS OF CHINA GREEN TEA Uncle Lee's Teas Green Tea non-fermented green tea is freshly grown and harvested from a tea plantation in the Fu-Jian province of China where the tender young leaves are at their most flavourful. The leaves are then gently washed, steamed, rolled and dried to retain their delicate flavour and aroma. Breath in the intoxicating aroma and sit back and enjoy a truly de...
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Uncle Lee's Teas Organic Black Tea (camellia sinensis) is sourced from the high mountains in the Fujian Province of China and is grown without pesticides, with natural fertilizer and with careful attention for the preservation of the ecosystem. As one of the most ancient beverages on Earth, Black Tea contains flavonoids, providing antioxidants properties. Uncle Lee's Teas Organic Black Teas caf...
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Uncle Lee's Teas Organic Oolong Tea is partially oxidized green tea that has the same benefits of both green and black tea. Containing antioxidants, Oolong Tea is rich and robust in flavour. Breath in the intoxicating aroma and sit back and enjoy a truly delightful cup of tea! [TEA BAGS]
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100% NATURAL WU LONG TEA FROM UNIVERSAL Universal's Wu Long Tea is bright in colour and pleasant: aroma and is an excellent addition to a healthy lifestyle. As a beverage in China, tea is an essential part of daily life and time honoured tradition. Wu Long tea is a popular tea that is semi-fermented.[TEA SACHETS]
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What is Single Herb Tea?
Tea culture has long played an important role in many countries where it is commonly consumed at social events. It is also an integral part of formal ceremonies for many social occasions. Tea culture has also become a prized experience in the West with tea houses and tea shops popping up in malls and neighbourhoods throughout North America, and serving as a healthier and much-needed alternative to boozy lunches and wine-soaked dinners. Indeed, tea is a healthy and welcome addition to Western culture and comes in a variety of different iterations to please every palate. These include:
Teas made from the Camellia sinensis tea plant (a caffeine-rich plant):
- Black tea (including English Breakfast and Earl Grey)
- Green tea (including Matcha)
- Oolong (a blend of black and green tea)
- White tea (the least processed, unoxidized tea leaves)
Herbal teas (most are caffeine-free):
Unlike teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant, herbal teas can come in combined blends of flowers, herbs, plants, dried fruit and peel, and spices, or are offered, just as frequently, as single-herb teas. Single herb teas have the added advantage of being more precise in both the flavour profile as well as the medicinal benefits (if any) that the individual herb offers.
Single Herb Teas Offered in Teabags – Benefits, and Disadvantages
Single-herb teas come in loose-leaf form, ground powder, as well as in teabags. The most obvious benefit of teabags is their convenience – no measuring out the tea or second-guessing how much to use, as well as make for a speedier cleanup. From a composition standpoint, teabags are small, porous pouches that are typically made of filter paper or food-grade plastics. They are occasionally made of silk, although silk is considered to inhibit the full flavour development. Unfortunately, most conventionally available teabags are typically chlorine-bleached to make the bag whiter, resulting in small amount of toxic chlorine compounds ending up in the tea bag paper. This is why its critical to only select teabags where their tea bags are completely compostable and fully biodegradable, and that use a totally chlorine free whitening process (if at all) that does not rely on dioxin, a whitening agent that is toxic to the body and to the water supply. Premium tea brands typically offer these types of teabags.
Single Herb Teabags and Flavour
Another drawback of teabags is that, unlike whole leaf tea, teabags generally contain broken leaves, dust, and fannings created during production. This is known to degrade many of the healthy compounds and antioxidants in the tea. Another important thing to consider with teabags is that they are often too small and so, constrict the contents, which prevents the tea from infusing its full flavour profile. Alternately, if you’re able to find large sachets these help minimize the impact on flavour. Pyramid-shaped tea bags are even better since the contents are free to float around in the water.
Preparing Single Herb Teas in Teabag Form
Brewing a perfect cup of tea is an art form and should start with boiling clean filtered water (making sure not to boil the water more than once, as this reduces the oxygen level, which in turn, affects the flavour). If you’re brewing black, green, or white tea, your steeping time will be shorter – typically anywhere from 2 to 3 minutes; however, for herbal and/or medicinal teas, you’ll likely need a solid 5 to 15 minutes to fully infuse the water and extract the full flavour profile and medicinal benefits. Before drinking your tea, you should also allow the brew to cool down for around 2-3 minutes, after having removed the tea bags. Because, once the temperature reduces, the flavours start to develop and deliver a better quality taste. Depending on the plant(s) or herb(s) present in your tea, you may choose to add a little milk, sugar, or honey to sweeten the blend.
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