Black Tea Blend (Basic Bear) - Caffeinated

All tea blends are carefully handcrafted and made with 100% organic herbs in sustainable, compostable packaging!

This blend combines black tea with honeybush to give the tea a sweet, pleasant flavor as if you had just added honey! The caffeine in the black tea will also give you a nice boost of energy!

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 tsp. of tea blend and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
The more teaspoons used and longer the tea is steeped = the stronger the taste and effects
1 oz makes up to 19 cups of tea
2 oz makes up 38 cups of tea
Taste: Robust, earthy, sweet, smooth

Black tea: Black tea is a great alternative to coffee as it is low-calorie and contains many health benefits. It is very rich in antioxidants and other compounds that may help decrease inflammation, improve immune health, and reduce the risk of chronic conditions. Studies have shown that drinking black tea long-term results in improvement of high blood pressure and low blood pressure, as well as reduce the risk of complications associated with hypertension. A study from 2023 concluded that black tea may improve gut health as it overall improved gut microbiome flora, supporting digestive health, brain health, and the immune system. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine in black tea helps improve mental clarity, focus, and alertness. One cup of black tea contains 40-60 milligrams of caffeine.

Honeybush: Besides honeybush's pleasantly sweet taste, it has many health benefits, including antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. The compound pinitol in honeybush can help relieve the common cold and cough as well as support immune health and lower blood sugar. The phenolic compounds in honeybush can help prevent the development of inflammatory bowel diseases and can relieve indigestion and abdominal cramping. Honeybush has also been found to prevent skin damage and aging, such as protecting against sunburns as well as improving skin wrinkles, hydration, and elasticity.

Disclaimers
This product was produced in a home kitchen not inspected by a health department. If you have safety concerns, please contact your local health department.

Please consume in moderation and do your own research accordingly if you are on any medications, pregnant, or have allergies.

These statements and products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, so therefore are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. Please consult with a medical professional before using, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication.

Research Study Sources
Chae, S., Im, A. R., Lee, M. Y., Song, J. H., Um, K. A. & Yeon, S. H. (2014). Anti-wrinkle effects of fermented and non-fermented Cyclopia intermedia in hairless mice. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 14, 424. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-424
Ebihara, S., Suzuki, M., Tanaka, Y., & Tomioka, R. (2023). The Effects of Black Tea Consumption on Intestinal Microflora-A Randomized Single-Blind Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study. Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology, 69(5), 326–339. https://doi.org/10.3177/jnsv.69.326
Hodgson JM, Puddey IB, Woodman RJ, et al. Effects of Black Tea on Blood Pressure: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arch Intern Med. 2012;172(2):186–188. doi:10.1001/archinte.172.2.186
Rasheed, Z. (2019). Molecular evidences of health benefits of drinking black tea. International Journal of Health Sciences, 13(3), 1–3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6512146/