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Oolong Iron Goddess Tea Loose Leaf Organic

Oolong Iron Goddess Tea (also known as Tieguanyin) is named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy - Guanyin - and is regarded as a premium, high quality Chinese Tea. The tea leaves are tightly packed into small marbles that unfurl in hot water to release a lush sunken forest in a pale gold elixir.

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How is it made?	Oolong Iron Goddess undergoes a complex process of preparation that requires picking at an ideal time of a high raw quality camellia sinensis tea leaf that must then be processed correctly to produce its distinct flavour.
Preparation	1-2 teaspoons in 250mL water at 90-95°C, steep for 2 minutes
Tasting Notes	Oolong Iron Goddess has a smooth taste with floral, buttery, and fruity characteristics, and hints of berry. The aroma is rich, woody, and reminds us of orchids. The first steep of this tea is known for its aroma; while subsequent steeps are known for their flavour.
Health Benefits	Oolong Iron Goddess is regarded for numerous health benefits including: - antioxidants that improve skin condition, - weight loss due to Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCF) which blocks absorption of starches, - improving bone density, and - stress relief due to the L-theanine in the tea.
Caffeine	Yes

Oolong Iron Goddess Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

Chamomile Tea is a popular herbal tea well known for its calming and relaxing effects on the body, as well as a range of additional health benefits. The tea is prepared without milk, sometimes with honey. It has a subtle floral taste, that is slightly fruity.

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How is it made?	Made from premium grade dried chamomile flowers. Certified organic.
Preparation	1-2 teaspoons, 250mL 100°C, 3-5 minutes, add honey for sweetness
Tasting Notes	Soft floral, and slightly herbaceous aroma. The taste has an apple like finish mixed with earthiness and florals.
Health Benefits	Chamomile contains chemicals called flavonoids. Flavonoids are a type of nutrient present in many plants, and they play a significant role in chamomile’s medicinal effects. Some of the benefits attributed to chamomile include: - Reducing menstrual pain - Treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar - Slowing or preventing osteoporosis - Reducing inflammation - Cancer treatment and prevention - Helping with sleep, relaxation, and reducing anxiety - Treating cold symptoms - Treatment for mild skin conditions
Caffeine	No

Chamomile Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

Lemongrass and Ginger Tea Loose Leaf Organic

Lemongrass & ginger tea is a delicious tea that has a smooth and balanced herbaceous tone with a hint of lemon and spice. You’ll find a new zen as you drink this herbal tea which combines the renowned health benefits of both lemongrass and ginger.

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How is it made?	Made from certified organic lemongrass leaves and ginger. 100% natural and free from artificial colours, flavours, and additives.
Preparation	1-2 tsp in 250mL 100ºC water for 5-10 mins. Add a dash of honey for sweetness.
Tasting Notes	A balance of herbaceous and lemony tones, with spicy and peppery notes from the ginger. The aroma is a combination of lemon and grassiness.
Health Benefits	Lemongrass and ginger tea is a great detox. It is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and a rich source of minerals like iron, potassium, copper, vitamin C, and magnesium. Lemongrass is known for improving blood circulation which can improve skin quality, and treat skin eruptions like acne, pimples, and eczema. Both lemongrass and ginger have antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help with a cold, cough, or flu. Ginger is also known for having anti-inflammatory, pain and nerve smoothing properties, and may help with headaches and motion sickness. So much goodness in one cup.
Caffeine	No

Lemongrass & Ginger Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

English breakfast tea is one of the most popular teas in the world. It has a history dating back to 1892 when a Scottish tea master - Robert Drysdale - created a stronger black tea blend to be served at breakfast.

This English Breakfast black tea blend is made from a premium Black Assam mix, and has a full rich taste, with a malty finish and soft floral undertones.

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How is it made?	Blended from a premium Certified Organic Black Tea (OP1) that is made from the dried leaves of camellia sinensis tea plant.
Preparation	1-2 teaspoons, 250mL 90-95°C for 1 minute. Serve with milk, or if you’re serving black you can add a slice of lemon. Can be sweetened with sugar or honey.
Tasting Notes	Full rich taste, with a malty finish and soft floral undertones.
Health Benefits	English Breakfast tea is a black tea and is abundant in antioxidants, such as flavonoids (source), that are formed during the oxidation process. They can reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and lower the risk of heart disease (source). The theaflavins in black teas, through their antioxidant effects, are attributed to improving blood vessel function, and support weight loss.
Caffeine	Yes

English Breakfast Tea (Premium) – Loose Leaf Organic

Earl Grey tea is one of the most popular black teas in the world. It is also one of the most distinct due to being infused with bergamot oil which gives it a strong fragrance and malty floral taste.

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How is it made?	Made from 100% organically grown Black Tea (OP1) and infused with bergamot oil.
Preparation	1-2 teaspoons, 250mL 90-95ºC for 3-5 minutes. Serve with milk, or if you’re serving black you can add a slice of lemon. Can be sweetened with sugar or honey.
Tasting Notes	A distinct pleasant orange blossom aroma, and taste that brings a balance of floral, citrus, and malt characteristics. A great accompaniment to desserts.
Health Benefits	Early Grey tea is a black tea and is abundant in antioxidants, such as flavonoids (source), that are formed during the oxidation process. They can reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and lower the risk of heart disease (source). The theaflavins in black teas, through their antioxidant effects, are attributed to improving blood vessel function, and support weight loss. The bergamot oil in earl grey tea, through aromatherapy, may have calming effects on a person’s mood and relieve anxiety.
Caffeine	Yes

Earl Grey Tea (Premium) – Loose Leaf Organic

Peppermint Tea is one of the most popular herbal teas. For thousands of years it has been widely used in Europe and Asia as a herbal infusion due to its delightful taste and many health benefits.

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How is it made?	Made from certified organic peppermint leaves.
Preparation	1-2 tsp in 250mL 90-95ºC water for 5 to 10 mins. Add honey for sweetness. Enjoy hot or add ice for a refreshing drink on a Summer's day.
Tasting Notes	Cooling mint with a subtle bite and a hint of sweetness.
Health Benefits	Peppermint tea's medicinal properties are used as a herbal remedy for colds, and its strong minty aroma helps with sinus relief. May soothe migraines, tension headaches, and assist with digestive issues.
Caffeine	No

Peppermint Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

Australian Rainforest Black Tea Loose Leaf Organic

Celebrate Australian grown and made, with a beautiful 100% responsibly & ethically grown Australian rainforest black tea. Less bitter than regular black teas, this tea is delicious for every day drinking, but also a treat on special occasions like Australia Day :)

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How is it made?	Grown in the Australian tropics on a private farm nestled amongst dense rainforest. 100% Organic.
Preparation	1-2 teaspoons, 250mL 90-95°C, 1 minute. Serve with milk, or if you’re serving black you can add a slice of lemon. Can be sweetened with sugar or honey.
Tasting Notes	Medium bodied, well balanced with hints of malt.
Health Benefits	Black tea is abundant in antioxidants, such as flavonoids (source), that are formed during the oxidation process. They can reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and lower the risk of heart disease (source). The theaflavins in black teas, through their antioxidant effects, are attributed to improving blood vessel function, and support weight loss.
Caffeine	Yes

Australian Rainforest Black Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

Greenish golden in colour, the tea can be smooth drinking or astringent by varying steeping times to suit your palate.

Korean Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf Organic

Korean Sencha Green tea is an infusion green tea. The original recipe came from Japan, but is now grown and produced in many parts of the world. The tea is prepared following a steam based processing method that allows it to develop aromas and flavours that remind you of greenery and the ocean.

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How is it made?	Made from certified organically grown small leaf Camellia Sinensis tea leaves that are steamed, rolled, and dried. Made in the Republic of Korea.
Preparation	1 tsp in 250mL 72-85ºC water for 1 min. Hotter water or extended steeping can bring out Sencha’s lingering bitterness and intensify the flavour, which might be your preference. For a traditional cup, prepare using a Japanese kyusu teapot.
Tasting Notes	Like the ocean with fresh green vegetables, seaweed and grass. Smooth or bitter depending on steep time. A unique fruitiness specific to this Korean sencha.
Health Benefits	Sencha, like all green teas, is an excellent source of EGCG, which has anti-cancer fighting properties (source), and may help fight Alzheimer’s disease by protecting the brain from amyloid plaques (source). Green teas may also have antibacterial properties (source), help reduce fatigue, and protect the liver.
Caffeine	Yes

Korean Sencha Green Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

This Japanese Genmaicha is a premium green sencha tea blended with rice kernels. This mellow and warm tea brings out sweet and grassy flavours with nutty popcorn finishes. Japanese Genmaicha is a soul warming tea with many health benefits due to its high level of antioxidants.

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How is it made?	Made from certified organic green tea and roasted brown rice (+/- 2% popped brown rice)
Preparation	1-2 tsp in 250mL in 75-80ºC water and steep gently until the brew turns a golden hue.
Tasting Notes	Fresh grass and toasted nuts, with a hint of sweetness. Strong popcorn aroma.
Health Benefits	Japanese Genmaicha is loaded with antioxidants such as carotenoids and ascorbic acid. It can assist in draining toxins, boosting your immune system, lowering your blood pressure, and preventing some cancers.
Caffeine	Yes

Japanese Genmaicha – Organic Loose Leaf

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Spicy Masala Chai Tea originates from South Asia. This is a soul warming tea that has become popular across the world, with many variations for preparations, and uses in desserts and cooking.

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How is it made?	Hand made from a blend of organic black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, star anise, and black peppercorns.
Preparation	Add 2 heaped tsp to 250mL of milk (substitute for water to reduce creaminess). Simmer on a low heat for 5 mins, but don’t let it boil. Sweeten with honey to taste.
Tasting Notes	Strong in flavour with aromatic herbs, malty bass notes, honey, citrus and smooth spices.
Health Benefits	Spicy Masala Chai Tea may help with inflammation, and boosts the immune system. May also aid with digestion.
Caffeine	Yes

Spicy Masala Chai Tea – Loose Leaf Organic

Hibiscus Tea is a floral herbal tea that is thought to have originated in West Africa or Sudan. Hibiscus Tea remains a favourite across the globe as a hot and cold beverage. It makes a wonderful late evening tea as it's caffeine free and full of flavour,

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How is it made?	Made from organically grown hibiscus. Harvest begins when the flower has bloomed and then shrivels up and falls from the plant a few days later. Both the petals and sepals are then collected. The calyx is removed and dried to make the hibiscus tea.
Preparation	1-2 tsp in 250mL 100ºc water for 5 mins.
Tasting Notes	Fresh floral flavours, tarty citrus, and strong notes of cranberry.
Health Benefits	Hibiscus naturally contains lots of antioxidants which promotes better liver health. It also has been shown to help lower blood pressure.
Caffeine	No

Hibiscus Tea – Loose Leaf Organic