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Organic Teas Offer Many Benefits

By Anne Harvester, published Oct 08, 2008
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Tea makes a wonderful choice for those that like a full-flavored beverage to help them wake up in the morning or relax in the evening. Organic teas provide great taste without the toxins that can plague non-organic beverages. You can choose organic herbal teas for a caffeine-free end to your day to reduce jitters that can come from caffeine consumption late at night, and you may also select organic loose tea to make your own custom tea blends.

Organic teas gain that coveted status by being grown in ways that do not use chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These toxic substances can leave residues in the tea that eventually makes its way to your cup, a situation that is not beneficial to humans. Instead, organic teas are grown to high standards that exclude the use of chemicals, so that what you get is a pure, natural, toxin-free beverage.

Organic loose tea can also be purchased in bulk. Bulk tea makes a cost-effective way to ensure a plentiful supply of your favorite drink. Organic loose tea also provides you the opportunity to blend your own unique mixtures, so you can combine the flavors that make you happy. Black and organic herbal teas are available in bulk for your convenience.

There are many unique tea flavors available. The aromatic Chai tea is a popular drink for good reason. Chai not only has a wonderful exotic flavor, it is a great source of antioxidants and digestion-aiding nutrients. Although it can be made with water, it is typically made with hot milk, into which the tea is added, leaving its clove-spice fragrance for you to enjoy. Another popular herbal blend is Essiac tea, a unique tea made from burdock root, slippery elm bark, sheep sorrel, and Indian or Turkey rhubarb root. It has been used historically in traditional medicine, and today may be used to make the immune system stronger.

For a tea that allows you to experience a real tea flavor, you might want to try white tea. Of all of the teas available today, white tea is the least processed, and has greater levels of polyphenols than even green tea.

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