Organic Tea

The term “Organic” refers to the way producers grow and process Tea without the use of pesticides or insecticides, bio-engineered genes and petroleum/sewage-based fertilisers.

All types of Organic Tea – be it Organic Green Tea, Organic Black Tea or Organic Rooibos Tea – must be certified by the regulatory body within the producing country. They then receive certification again upon arriving in the EU or UK.

Despite recent changes to how Britain operates with the EU, much of its Tea supply still comes from the continent. The EU regulations on organic products are robust and uniform across Europe.

Each container is checked and sampled. Should a Tea fail inspection, the container is resealed and returned to the country of origin. This means that when you buy Organic Tea, it has, unquestionably, passed the tests.

But what do these regulations mean for Non Organic Tea? Are Non Organic safe, or should you be worried? It depends on your perspective.

The reality is that the current commercial production methods in place are far from sustainable. This is because the use of pesticides and fertilisers slowly, but surely, depletes land that should’ve been arable for much longer. And, sadly, that’s not all.

Traces of nitrogen contained in these human-made products are often absorbed into the soil and plants. The remaining residue then runs off into waterways to create massive “algal blooms.”

This overgrown, nitrate-fed alga starves the bodies of water of vital oxygen, suffocating fish and other aquatic life. Fundamentally, Non Organic Tea destroys habitats, contaminates soil and contributes to climate change.

Avoiding synthetic fertilisers while making Organic Loose Leaf Tea protects the environmental state of land in and around Tea Estates. It promotes biodiversity, protects local wildlife and allows for a sustainable and progressive future in Tea-growing.

And the good news is that change is happening. Countless conventional Tea gardens have already switched to Organic Leaf Tea production.

Also noteworthy is that widespread cultivation of Organic Loose Tea ensures the welfare of Tea workers, who’re no longer subjected to harmful chemicals.

You, too, will experience the benefits through the Tea’s wealth in vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants. Frequent consumption might even reduce the risk of developing a multitude of chronic conditions from heart disease to type-2 diabetes.

We’ve established so far that Organic Tea – from Organic Matcha Tea to Organic Jasmine Green Tea – is void of numerous human-made substances. Meanwhile, it does contain naturally occurring constituents such as Vitamin C and Calcium.

That’s not all, either, as there is typically a significant amount of fluoride within the leaves. Fluoride in Organic Tea can improve oral health, so it’s a good thing.

Does Organic Tea contain caffeine as well? This stimulating chemical compound famously provides an energy boost upon consumption. It exists in around sixty plants, including Camellia sinensis (Tea) and Coffea (Coffee).

But what if you want to cut down? Your best option is an Organic Herbal Tea, which is almost always 100% caffeine-free. The exception to the rule is Organic Yerba Mate Matcha Tea.