FAQ

A: Our Taiwan teas and herbs are certified organic by Tse-Xin Organic Agriculture Foundation (TOC), and our U.S.A. herbs are certified by the USDA. TOC meets the USDA's organic certification regulations. Even though our farmers are certified organic, we still test each harvest before we purchase our tea leaves. 

A: Tea Botanics is A Better Way of Life Company. We believe that tea is a profound gift from nature that provides an easy way to take better care of yourself every day. 

A: Tea Botanics fell in love with the high quality and unique varieties of teas produced organically in Taiwan. We've partnered with award-winning tea farmers to bring you beautifully fragrant oolong (pronounced "wu-long") and Mulberry tea loaded with nutrients that promote numerous health benefits.

A: People around the globe have been drinking tea for 4,000 years to enjoy its incomparable taste and health benefits. The second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, this humble elixir is highly esteemed because it’s so incredibly versatile.  There are over 1,500 types of tea—not including herbal teas. You can drink it hot, iced or at room temperature, and it's healing properties from soothing an upset stomach to strengthening your immune system are legendary. 

In fact, current scientific research suggests tea can fight diseases and even lengthen life. This is due to tea's high concentration of antioxidants called polyphenols, which may contribute to the prevention of cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. While polyphenols are also found in abundance in fruits, vegetables and grains, tea is uniquely rich in catechins (specifically, Epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG]), the most potent of all polyphenols. 

A: There are five significant components found in all tea from the plant Camellia Sinensis: essential oils, which are the source of the tea's delicious flavor and aroma; polyphenols, which are the antioxidants that provide the tea's many health benefits; phytonutrients, which are small amounts of vitamins, minerals and amino acids including L-theanine; enzymes; and methylxanthines, which are a family of alkaloids. Each of these components works differently in the human body and contributes positively to health and well-being. For more information on the health benefits of tea go to, www.teausa.com.