Drinking tea regularly is a great way to support good health, relax, and savor the moment. With so many delicious flavors and types to choose from, there’s a tea to suit everyone’s preferences and tastes.
But, did you know that by savoring your favorite cup of tea, you could be supporting the health of the planet as well as your own? If you’re environmentally conscious, you can make a positive choice by purchasing an eco-friendly tea.
Not sure where to start? Here’s what to look for while shopping for your favorite eco-friendly teas.
Organic Tea
One of the most important words to look for on your tea label is “organic.” Many people purchase organic fruits, vegetables, and other food items for health reasons, but organic products also tend to be better for the earth.
When you purchase organic tea, you can trust that the product has been created using nature-conscious harvesting practices free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
Loose Leaf Tea
One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to make an effort to create less waste.
Though using tea packaged and sold in tea bags is one of the most convenient ways to drink this delicious beverage, loose-leaf teas make it possible to avoid using excess materials.
Think about it: how many tiny bags are needed to produce one box of bagged tea? Each box of loose-leaf tea you purchase reduces the demand for tens or even hundreds of tea bags, and this small action can make a difference. Also, loose-leaf tea is often more recently harvested and, therefore, fresh!
Plastic-Free Tea Bags
Most tea bags don’t feel or look like they’re made of plastic. However, many popular companies use tea bags containing small amounts of polypropylene, a form of plastic.
Not only is plastic harmful to the environment, but it can also be harmful to your body. For example, when you drink tea with a polypropylene tea bag, the hot water releases millions of tiny microplastics. With this in mind, research and purchase bagged tea only from brands that use plastic-free bags.
Verified Non-GMO
GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are food items that mimic flavors or compounds found in nature but are not naturally occurring. Since GMOs are a relatively new creation, the harm they can do to the planet and individuals that consume them is still being researched.
Because we don’t know much about the effects of GMOs, it’s best to consume non-GMO products with natural ingredients. So next time you purchase tea, look for “non-GMO” on the package’s label.
Bravo Tea: Eco-Friendly Products You Can Trust
You deserve to enjoy a delicious cup of tea that’s just as good for the planet as it is for your body. At Bravo Tea, the purity of our natural teas is of the utmost importance to us. That’s why we offer a wide variety of affordable, high-quality functional and single-herb, Non-GMO teas for specific benefits organically grown on our own sustainable herbal farm. Shop Bravo Tea today to find your next favorite cup.
