To make an 8 oz. cup of tea, use the following as a guideline for loose leaf teas amounts. Tea bags and loose teas should both be steeped according to the times below.
The amount of caffeine in tea can vary significantly. For example,
research into the caffeine contents of various teas now indicates that some Green and White tea MAY contain more caffeine than
black tea.
To date, the most scientifically reliable statements are:
We realize that some of our customers have concerns about caffeine. If you know that you are sensitive to caffeine, we suggest that you contact your health care provider for advice.
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We use the carbon dioxide (CO2) method of decaffeination. The method is also known as "effervescent decaffeination." In this method, the tea is flash brewed with carbon dioxide under high pressure and then dried.
This decaffeination process does not affect the desirable natural components of tea such as tannins and polyphenols.
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Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made from corn starch. It is used in our Iced Green Tea
Powders to help disperse the green tea powder in water.
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Since 1972, we've been proud to offer our customers exceptional quality teas -- that's our commitment and our mission. We adhere to several policies to ensure our tea is of the finest and purest quality.
First, we buy our teas directly from the world's premier tea gardens and only conduct business with reputable suppliers, most of whom we have worked with for years. We also require every vendor to sign a certificate of compliance based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
We also set equally high standards for our herbal and spiced teas by purchasing herbs and spices whole from the world's best sources. We mill them right before blending for superior taste and flavor. They are also tested according to strict guidelines set by the American Spice Trade Association, the Food and Drug Administration, and our own stringent guidelines. The flavors and extracts used in our teas are always 100% natural.
In addition, our line of Organic Teas is certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Quality Assurance International (QAI). QAI is a professional organic certification service that is internationally recognized. Their program certifies that every step in the life of a food product is organic - from the land where the product is grown to the growers' practices, to the post-harvest facilities, to the final processing and handling.
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Over the past few years, much scientific research has been done regarding the health benefits of drinking tea. Tea contains flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds that are believed to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals which scientists believe that over time may damage elements in the body, such as genetic material and lipids, and contribute to chronic disease. (1)
We have gathered a number of resources and articles on our Website's Tea and Health page. If you have any health concerns, we always recommend that you check with your personal health care provider.
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We use 100% cellulose (wood) fibers. They are not bleached by chemicals; rather, their light color is achieved by forcing air between the fibers.
Centuries ago, the inventive Chinese, who invented the earliest banking system with coins and paper bank notes, found that their currency had no value when trading with people in far-away Mongolia and Tibet. Their solution to this problem was to turn their most valued product - tea - into bricks that were evenly scored and could be broken to make change.
Today, these sculpted tea bricks with traditional Chinese motifs are used for decoration. We don't recommend brewing tea from tea bricks. However, Stash Tea does offer more than 200 teas in our online store so you're sure to find many that appeal to you.
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These initials refer to tea grading, one of the most misunderstood subjects concerning tea. To begin with, tea grades are not standardized worldwide. Also, a tea's grade does not necessarily indicate flavor or quality. Rather, tea flavor and quality are determined by many different factors including: the country of origin, the variety of the tea, the garden or estate where it is grown, the elevation, the particular flush (when the tea is picked), and the manufacturing after harvesting.
For more information on this topic, please refer to the What is tea grading? section on our website.
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Some of the 100% natural flavors that we use in some of our teas do contain known allergens.
Stash Tea teabag blends that contain soy lecithin: Acai Berry Herbal, Apple Cinnamon Herbal, Blueberry Herbal, Decaf Raspberry & White, Lemon Blossom Herbal, Lemon Ginger Herbal, Wild Blackcurrant Herbal, Wild Raspberry Herbal, Yumberry Blackcurrant.
Stash Tea Iced Tea Blends that contain soy lecithin: Wild Blackcurrant, Blueberry Herbal, Wild Raspberry Herbal, Blackcurrant Iced Black, Lemon Blossom Herbal, Tropical Fruit Iced Black Tea.
Stash Tea Iced Tea Powders that contain soy lecithin: Iced Lemon Ginger Green Tea Powder. Soy lecithin is a food ingredient that is derived from plant sources, including soy.
Stash Tea Bags that contain coconut: Coconut Mango Oolong.
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All of our teas are gluten-free.
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How much caffeine does tea contain?
What decaffeination method does Stash Tea use?
What is maltodextrin and is it used in your teas?
How do you ensure the purity and quality of your teas?
Are your teas kosher certified?
All of our teas are kosher certified by KOF-K Kosher Supervision, one of the foremost certification agencies in the U.S.
In addition, all of our honey sticks and Organic Agave Nectar Sticks are also kosher certified.
Are there really any health benefits gained from drinking tea?
(1) Source: Specialty Tea Institute
What is the filter paper made of that you use in your tea bags?
What is a Tea Brick and is the tea drinkable?
Tip: If you choose to purchase a tea brick you may want to apply a coat of clear lacquer to protect it from humidity.
What do the abbreviations after some teas mean; i.e., FTGFOP, OP?
Which of your teas contain an allergen?
Soy lecithin is used in foods and beverages as an emulsifier, a stabilizer, a dispersing aid or other similar uses.
Do your teas contain gluten?
Please contact us