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- Numi Organic - Black Tea Golden Chai - 18 Non-GMO Biodegradable Tea Bags (1.65 oz. / 46.8 g) Numi Organic Golden Chai Black Tea (formerly Numi Golden Chai, Organic Spiced Assam) contains Assam black tea and sultry spices. Numi's Golden Chai is a traditional Indian treasure. They blend organic hearty Assam black tea with organic cinnamon, cardamom, anise and ginger for a rich and spicy tea. Great with milk! USDA Certified Organic Fair Labor Verified Non-GMO & Gluten-Free Full leaf teas ensure smooth, soothing flavors that nurture your health. 100% real fruits, flowers and spices create authentic, natural taste. No added oils or "natural" flavorings to create flavor. Conscientiously creating partnerships that improve the quality of life from farmer to packer. Eco-friendly packaging: 85% post-consumer waste printed with soy based inks and biodegradable tea bags. Black Tea Black tea results from the full oxidation of the bud and first two leaves of the tea plant. Like green and white teas, a high quality black tea is picked early in the spring and contains a high ratio of bud-to-leaf. Unlike other teas, leaves destined for black tea production are brought down the mountain and spread thickly on the ground or in troughs where they will wither for up to 18 hours. Withering drives moisture out of the leaf and begins the conversion of delicate "juices" within the leaf into more complex liquoring compounds. The oxidation begins at this stage and continues into the rolling process. After being sorted by size, the withered leaves will be twisted, compressed, and turned multiple times, breaking down cell walls and allowing enzymes to mix with polyphenols. This brings more compounds into contact with the air and special oxidation chambers are then used to feed oxygen through thin layers of rolled leaves. Once the tea master determines oxidation is complete and the flavors and aromas properly developed, the leaves will be dried, cooled, and packaged for sale. Grown and produced similarly all over the world, black tea is graded and sold by its size of leaf and point of origin. High quality black teas are of whole leaf with "tips" or leaf buds included and labeled "Flowery Orange Pekoe" (FOP). Names like: Assam, Darjeeling, Yunnan, and Ceylon refer to the region where the tea was grown. Lower quality black teas prepared from fannings and dust (not whole leaf) will taste bitter and harsh. Full leaf black teas will have aromas that are clean, nutty, and bright, with flavors that are brisk, coppery, soft, and full. Herbal Teasans Tea is a misnomer for anything steeped in hot water. Teas come from the tea plant. “Teasans” is Numi's term, from the French tisanes, for brewed herbal beverages brewed from herbs, fruits or flowers. Strictly speaking, Teasans contain no tea leaves. They have a variety of flavors from minty, to sweet chamomile to tart lemon. They contain no caffeine and have an abundant and varied health benefits depending on the herb, flower or fruit. Why Organic As with all intensively farmed crops, conventional tea is routinely treated with a broad range of agricultural chemicals that are potentially harmful to farmers, farm workers and the environment. As opposed to most produce that is washed prior to consumption, most teas are air-dried without first being washed. The first time tea comes into contact with water is in our own cups, right before we drink it. This means that any harmful chemicals used at the gardens are released in our cups along with the tea flavor. At Numi, they are committed to supporting organic tea cultivation to protect the health of farmers, the planet and you. Beyond delivering the highest quality of product, organic teas are cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. Choosing organic not only preserves the Earth's resources and protects the health of the farmers, but ensures that what is going into our bodies is 100% natural, made the way nature intended. Heatlth Benefits
- UPC # 680692101805
- 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, we 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: 4-5 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 Assam Black Tea, organic Cinnamon, organic Ginger, organic Anise, organic Cardamom. All tea is gluten-free.
