A Nice Cuppa

Whole Leaf Organics is producing some wonderful teas with a great environmental commitment.  Since their inception in 1989, Choice Organic Teas has questioned the quality of existing conventional teas produced with the aid of destructive synthetic chemicals. These chemicals devastate not only the soil used to cultivate tea (and any other food), but systematically destroy the surrounding ecosystem and the health of the very people who farm the land. 

It remains the goal of Choice Organic Teas to raise awareness across an industry dominated by conventionally cultivated tea to the benefits of sourcing of organic teas. They ask consumers to look for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic seal to ensure that your tea was grown and processed according to the National Organic Standards.

Whole Leaf Organics recently sent me eight varieties of tea to review:

• Lychee White - It had a nice fruity taste with a pleasant bitterness at the finish.
• Jade Green - A very fresh tasting blend of Green Teas, very light and would make an excellent iced tea.
• Jasmine Green - A very pungent aroma of Jasmine proliferated this tea, actually too much for my taste, but refreshing when iced.
• Estate Blend Darjeeling - Easily my favorite of the blends. Very aromatic, with light floral notes and just a hint of nuttiness on the palate.
• English Breakfast - A very robust blend of black teas with a very slight malty essence in the finish.  Very pleasing and an excellent way to begin your day.
• Earl Gray - A delightful blend of Ceylon and Indian organic black teas with pure essential oil of Bergamot, a Mediterranean citrus. A very bright finish on the palate.
• Sweet Liquorice Mint - A very light blend of liquorice and mint which seemed a bit too light.  It was hard at times to pick up the flavors and aromas, even more so chilled.
• Chamomile Citrus - A very mild chamomile with sweet, floral notes.  A hint of Orange and hibiscus add a light, fruity essence that finishes nicely hot or cold.

“The tea pyramids are fully biodegradable, and the boxes are made from 100% recycled material.  Each tea pyramid is individually wrapped in a heat-sealed envelope to provide a premium tea drinking experience without compromising convenience, quality, or and earth friendly lifestyle.”

Whole Leaf Organics offer a wide selection of organic , Fair Trade teas, in a variety of blends.  Check out their website, you will not be dissapointed.

Photo from Whole Leaf Organics.