Tea wellness

Prepared Foods, April, 2004

Several new teas on the market are implying they do more than just steep. A new variety pack of Tazo teas sold at Starbucks (Seattle), Visions of Tazo, includes three vials of loose-leaf tea, one of which is an herbal tea called Calm. The three varieties are designed to be used together, a spoonful of each.

Another new tea product comes from Avon Products (New York).

The new tea, part of the Avon Wellness Infusions line, is Orange Spice Tea with Antioxidants. The line is said to "soothe the soul." Other varieties include Bedtime Bliss, an herbal tea, and Lemon Bliss, which features vitamins. Also of note is The Republic of Tea's (Novato, Calif.) Sip for the Cure line of teas. Since its creation, proceeds from the line have been donated to charity for breast cancer research and funding. The company has now expanded that line to include four additional teas, including Pink Lemonade Green Tea and Pink Lady Apple Green Tea.

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