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- Numi Organic Herbal Tea Dry Desert Lime - 18 Tea Bags Traditionally harvested and dried in the hot desert sun, this rare Arabian dried lime has been drunk for centuries. Numi Organic Herbal Tea Dry Desert Lime has a distinct, tart citrus flavor and is an oasis of health. Numi Organic Herbal Tea Dry Desert Lime is caffeine free. Herbal Teasans Tea is a misnomer for anything steeped in hot water. Teas come from the tea plant. “Teasan” is Numi's term, from the French tisanes, for brewed herbal beverages; which, strictly speaking, are not from the camellia sinensis plant. Herbal teasans are dried pure herbs, fruits, spices and flowers, and are naturally caffeine free (with a few exceptions like Yerba Mate). Grown all over the world, teasans have been steeped in hot water since the beginning of time for a warm soothing beverage or an invigorating boost to the day. Caffeine Content Tea is one of the few beverages naturally containing caffeine and has been enjoyed for millennia as an enlivened boost with focused clarity. Unlike coffee which is absorbed quickly and can cause unpleasant jitters and an afternoon crash, the caffeine in tea provides a gentle and sustained energy balanced by the calming effect of theanine, another compound found naturally in tea leaves. This unique combination makes tea the perfect beverage to enjoy throughout the day. A 6 to 8 ounce cup of tea generally contains between 15 and 70 milligrams of caffeine. Remember, 8 ounces of brewed coffee has a range of 95-200 milligrams, so you can be sure that your cup of tea will always be lower in caffeine. They’re asked all the time how many milligrams of caffeine are in a particular tea, and the honest answer is: they don’t know for sure! The environment each year, location of the bush, processing style and method of steeping all has an effect on the amount in your cup, so they can only provide a range. They use the lower, medium, high and higher caffeine labeling on their package based on past tests and the proportion of tea to ingredients in each blend. Their decaffeinated teas have 99.9% of the caffeine removed with a beneficial process known as effervescence that leaves no-residue and preserves the antioxidants. Herbal teasans are derived from a variety of plants and herbs that naturally do not contain caffeine and are thus caffeine-free. One exception is the south American beverage Yerba Mate which contains a caffeine content comparable to coffee. Celebrating Pure Tea Numi lets Nature speak for itself, hand-picking premium organic teas and herbs and blending them with only real fruits, flowers and spices. Since they use real ingredients and high quality teas & herbs (not tea dust or fannings), there is no need to apply “natural” flavorings or fragrances to create flavor. This means you can pronounce the ingredients, know exactly what you’re sipping and savor true gifts of Nature Tea Leaf Quality When describing the size of tea leaves and their origin, a term called OP, or Orange Pekoe is used. This term has nothing to do with the taste of orange. Rather, Orange refers to the Dutch noble House of Orange-Nassau, which brought tea to Europe during the 18th century. While, Pekoe refers to the top bud of the tea plant. To be classified as Orange Pekoe, the tea must be composed purely of the top two leaves and bud of the tea plant. Numi's tea bags are comprised of fuller tea leaves of the Flowery Orange Pekoe grade or higher resulting in a smooth, rich flavor yet without the astringency you may find in most teas. Tea Leaf Quality Matters After being picked, tea leaves are placed in meshes to sort out their sizes. Fuller leaves stay in the top meshes while broken or crushed leaves (“Broken Orange Pekoe”) fall to the bottom. The tiny remnants of the sorting and/or crushing process result in fannings (because they are ”fanned” away) or dust (swept from the bottom). Because the surface area of these particles are smaller, tannin (natural in tea) is released quicker (afte
- UPC # 680692101010
- Size/Form 18 Tea Bag
Suggested Use: Choice of Water The perfect cup of tea begins with fresh and clean water. To preserve the delicate nuances of tea’s flavor and aroma, it is best to avoid using tap water which can contain chlorine and fluoride. Instead, opt for filtered water and spring water for the perfect brew. Method of Steeping If you are brewing tea from loose leaves, they recommend using two grams of tea per six ounces of water, or one heaping teaspoon per cup. If you are using a lighter, bulkier tea like a spring white or tippy black, a larger amount by volume should be used. Try a tablespoon per cup. While steeping loose leaf it is important for the water to flow freely through the tea. Tea balls can constrict and break the leaves, resulting in a weaker cup. Try using a basket-filter, tea sac, or even letting your leaves free in the bottom of the pot and filtering the infusion when the steeping is complete. Water Temperature and Brewing Time These general recommendations for water temperature and steeping times provide a good starting point for brewing an unfamiliar tea. Over time, you may find that you like to use warmer temperatures times for one varietal, while cooler water and a longer steeping works best for another. Only experimentation and tasting will determine what you need for your perfect cup. Water Temperature: White Tea: Just under boiling (170-185 F) Green Tea: Just under boiling (170-185 F) Oolong Tea: Just under boiling (170-190 F) Black Tea: Boiling (200-212 F) Pu-erh Tea: Boiling (200-212 F) Herbal Teasan: Boiling (212 F) Steeping Time: White Tea: 2-3 minutes Green Tea: 2-3 minutes Oolong Tea: 2-3 minutes Black Tea: 3-5 minutes Pu-erh Tea: 2-3 minutes Herbal Teasan: 4-6 minutes Iced Tea made from Numi Tea Bags 1 GLASS (16 oz.) ICED TEA: Steep 2 teabags of your choice of Numi Tea in a heat resistant glass/cup in 8 oz. hot water for 5 minutes. Fill separate glass with ice. Pour hot tea over ice and top off with more ice. Enjoy! 1 PITCHER (32 oz.) ICED TEA: Steep 4 teabags of your choice of Numi Tea in a heat resistant glass/cup in 16 oz. hot water for 8 minutes. Fill separate pitcher with ice. Pour hot tea over ice and top off with more ice. INGREDIENTS Fair Trade Certified Organic Dried Lime. WARNINGS Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
