Organic Decaf Tea
The camellia sinensis plant (tea plant) differs in natural caffeine amounts. White teas contain the least amount of caffeine and black contains the most. There are, however, slight variations along the line from white, green, oolong, to black due to the ages of the leaves used. The older leaves and buds contain less caffeine than the younger leaves and stems. However, all of the following teas have been naturally decaffeinated or are naturally caffeine-free.
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Organic Chai Decaf TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $14.95 (Save $2 or 12%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 4.23 oz. ( 120 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| Add a little spice in your day without worrying about caffeine. Delicious and warming, this blend of exotic spices and dark Indian black tea is delectable served hot or cold. This means you get to savor all the rich and healthy spiciness without the caffeine. more |
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Organic Chai Herbal TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $14.95 (Save $3 or 17%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 6.53 oz. ( 185 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| This Chai uses an organic South African Rooibos base blended with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and bits of vanilla. Enjoy the spicy indulgence and jump start your day with this exceptional tea. more |
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Organic Chamomile Creamsicle TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $9.95 (Save $1 or 9%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 3.35 oz. (95 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| The ideal night-time tea is Chamomile Creamsicle. You'll have fond memories of an ice cream treat while settling back in your chair with this favorite of our customers. Hibiscus, orange, peppermint leaves, rosehips, and lemongrass calm the body and relieve anxiety. Relax as the soothing scents of o more |
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Organic Chamomile Flower TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $7.95 (Save $1. or 11%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 1.41 oz. ( 40 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| This delicate and soothing tea is known for easing tension and relaxing the body and mind. Let your cares melt away as you smell the fragrant blossoms of this tea, transporting you to the banks of the Nile River, where these fine Chamomile flowers grow. Try this soothing tea with honey and have swee more |
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Organic Honeybush Apple TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $12.95 (Save $1 or 7%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 5.82 oz. ( 165 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| Thirst quenching, bold apple refreshment from this natural honey bush herb from South Africa. Honeybush is caffeine-free so enjoy this delicious drink in the evenings. more |
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Organic Honeybush Green TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $9.95 (Save $2 or 17%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 5.64 oz. ( 160 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| Organic green honeybush has a slightly delicate, sweet taste with a nutty background. Floral aromas blend with a nutty taste much different than traditional honeybush. Enjoy this tea hot or chilled. more |
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Organic Honeybush TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $9.95 (Save $1 or 9%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 5.64 oz. ( 160 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| Enjoy this traditional Honeybush tea, grown on the mountain slopes of the East Cape of South Africa. A sweet flavor and honey scent combined with the caffeine-free, health benefits makes this a tea not to miss. more |
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Organic Korakundah Decaf TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $14.95 (Save $2 or 12%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 3.88 oz. ( 110 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| If you are looking for an excellent decaffeinated organic black tea, try this product from the Korakundah Estate, one of the premier organic tea plantations in Southern India. This tea brews to a bright amber. Hints of sweetness and medium bodied. Good with milk or without. more |
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Organic Papaya Pineapple Decaf TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $14.95 (Save $3 or 17%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 4.06 oz. ( 115 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| Head to the islands as you sip this organic decaffeinated green tea with healthy chunks of dried tropical papaya and pineapple. more |
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Organic Peppermint TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $8.95 (Save $1 or 10%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 3.88 oz. ( 110 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| Not only is this a delicious organic tea but it also helps to aid digestion. It is a natural stimulant and an alternative to caffeine, not to mention the refreshing and invigorating peppermint flavor that leaves a minty aftertaste. more |
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Organic Rooibos Green TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $8.95 (Save $1 or 10%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 4.41 oz. ( 125 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| This Organic Rooibos (or red bush) tea from South Africa is a light green color and has a higher concentration of healthy nutrients and antioxidants than its red counterpart. It still has zero caffeine making it an excellent coffee substitute. These leaves produce a golden color, a warm aroma, and u more |
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Organic Rooibos Long Cut TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $8.95 (Save $2 or 18%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 4.41 oz. ( 125 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| This Organic Rooibos (or red bush) tea from South Africa full of antioxidants and zero caffeine. These leaves produce a deep amber brew, a warm aroma, and a sweet nutty taste. Try this as a coffee substitute and drink it all day long. more |
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Organic Spearmint TeaRegular Retail Price: Your Online Price: $8.95 (Save $2 or 18%) Size: Tea Tin Weight: 4.06 oz. ( 115 g.) Quantity in Basket: none |
| This is a gourmet organic spearmint tea that will stimulate your palate, aid digestion, and relieve your headaches. Enjoy this minty drink for the subtle aroma and refreshing quality as well as all the health benefits. more |
It has also been proven that decaffeination does not destroy the healthy components of green tea, but reduces the overall content by about half. So, in order to get the same health benefits of green tea you will need to drink about twice as much decaffeinated green tea.
The caffeine levels of tea are typically half of the caffeine levels of a cup of coffee. Despite what many believe, the fermentation of the tea leaves does not affect the caffeine levels in the tea. The process used during production determines how much is released during infusion.
The decaffeination process is rather involved but here is a brief summary of the four methods used to strip caffeine from its natural source:.
Methylene chloride processing uses this chemical to extract caffeine molecules as they bond to it.
Ethyl acetate processing is often labeled "naturally decaffeinated" since ethyl acetate is found in many fruits. Caffeine is removed the same way as with methylene chloride except that ethyl acetate is natural and a solvent.
Carbon Dioxide processing pressure cooks the product with carbon dioxide. It can act as a solvent in this mode and attracts the caffeine molecule to it.
Water processing does not involve any chemicals. Instead, the material is soaked in hot water and the caffeine is leached out as it passes through a carbon filter. The water and product reunite to reabsorb the oils and flavors.
Note that caffeine is never fully removed in any of these methods. But for a product to be labeled "decaffeinated" by United States federal regulations the caffeine levels cannot be above 2.5 percent of the product.
If the tea you love is not offered in a decaffeinated version, no worries. You can decaffeinate tea yourself by steeping it for 30-60 seconds. Then start the brewing again. This will reduce the caffeine level by 80-90%. If decaffeinating the tea yourself it is best to use whole leaf teas. Also, find whole leaf teas that can be steeped several times and retain their quality.
Decaffeinated teas are the perfect choice for pregnant women, children, or for those who like to have a cup of relaxing tea but are sensitive to the stimulating effects of caffeine. There are no known health risks for drinking decaffeinated teas. So there is really no reason why you shouldn't enjoy a cup of a fine decaffeinated tea tonight.