Tea - Variety Kit - Egyptian Golden Chamomile Tea & Peppermint Tea

You will notice that we always place quotation marks around the word "tea" when referring to our Organic Egyptian Golden Chamomile Blossom "tea". That is because technically, Chamomile "tea" is not a true tea. It is actually an infusion and although most of us refer to it as an "herbal tea," it is really not tea at all. Technically for something to be called "tea," it must come from the Camellia sinensis plant. That plant is responsible for all the green, black, oolong and other varieties of tea. Beverages that are made by infusing other plants are more properly referred to as Herbal Infusions or Tisanes, but no matter what you call it, our Organic Egyptian Golden Chamomile Blossom "Tea" is a uniquely refreshing treat. Chamomile has been cultivated in Egypt for thousands of years and not surprisingly, Egyptian Chamomile is viewed as the world's finest. Our Organic Chamomile Blossoms are cultivated in the same nutrient-rich Egyptian soils that they have been for centuries. We use only Golden Chamomile Blossoms from an Organic-Certified source, which means they are naturally free of chemicals, additives and pesticides. Our Organic Egyptian Golden Chamomile Blossoms are unprocessed, so you get to enjoy all the pure, natural flavor and freshness of our exceptional organic Chamomile in each natural biodegradable tea sachet. For thousands of years, Chamomile was used traditionally throughout Europe and Asia for its soothing and relaxing properties. Chamomile gets its name from the Greek, chamos and melos, meaning "earth" and "apple" which is a reference to the fact that it grows close to the ground (earth) and it possesses an apple-like fragrance. Chamomile was a widely used relaxing remedy enjoyed by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Today, modern science has validated Chamomile's calming properties that can help us with our stressful lives while also supporting restful sleep and soothing an uneasy digestive system. Chamomile's relaxing properties, along with its sweet, delicious flavor have seen it become one of the world's most popular, naturally caffeine-free herbal "teas". You will notice that we always place quotation marks around the word "tea" when referring to our Peppermint "tea". That is because technically, mint "tea" is not a true tea. It is actually an infusion and although most of us refer to it as an "herbal tea," it is really not tea at all. Technically for something to be called "tea," it must come from the Camellia sinensis plant. That plant is responsible for all the green, black, oolong and other varieties of tea. Beverages that are made by infusing other plants are more properly referred to as Herbal Infusions or Tisanes, but no matter what you call it, our Peppermint "Tea" is a uniquely refreshing treat. Our Peppermint is cultivated in the moist, nutrient-rich soil of America's Pacific Northwest where botanical experts claim the world's finest organic Peppermint is found. We exclusively use premium whole-leaf Certified Organic Peppermint, which assures you the freshest flavor and complete peace of mind. Our Peppermint is certified free of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other added chemicals, flavors and sweeteners. It is unprocessed, so you enjoy all the pure, natural freshness of our exceptional organic Peppermint in each natural biodegradable tea sachet. There are more than two dozen species of plants in the mint family. Peppermint, (Mentha piperita), is a hybrid combination of spearmint and water mint and is, without question, the most popular of all varieties of mint. Traditionally, Peppermint has been used not just for its uniquely fresh aroma and flavor, but also for its soothing properties, particularly for the digestive system. These calming properties have been recognized for thousands of years by diverse cultures around the world. Today, we find Peppermint in everything from breath mints and tooth paste to chewing gum, mouthwash and air fresheners. Peppermint is truly one of Mother Nature's great gifts and our naturally caffeine-free Organic Peppermint makes it easy to see why it has been revered for centuries.

Andrew's Own Certified Organic Egyptian Golden Chamomile Tea For a refreshing herbal tea, place one sachet of our Organic Egyptian Golden Chamomile Blossom Tea in a cup or teapot of pure water just short of boiling (185� F or 85� C). This is best achieved by allowing boiling water a moment to cool before introducing the tea sachet. Steep for approximately 4 to 5 minutes and then allow to cool and enjoy. Of course, feel free to vary the amount of water used or modify the brewing time to adjust the strength of the tea. Unlike typical chamomile tea, prolonged brewing will not cause bitterness due to the unique quality of our Organic Egyptian Golden Chamomile Blossoms. You can also add ice or refrigerate to make a healthy, delicious and refreshing iced chamomile tea. Andrew's Own Peppermint Tea For a soothing, refreshing herbal tea, place one Organic Peppermint sachet in a cup and add pure water just short of boiling. Steep for approximately 5 minutes and then allow to cool and enjoy. Of course, feel free to vary the amount of water used or modify the brewing time to adjust the strength of the tea. You can also add ice or refrigerate to make a delicious, refreshing iced mint tea. It also mixes perfectly with green tea and chamomile tea to enhance their respective flavors.