The growing of organic tea is relatively new, dating back only seven to ten years. The rules under which organic tea is produced are fairly complicated and tightly controlled. The tea crop must be grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. It relies on totally natural organic matter such as com- post, dung, and plants and trees to provide the necessary nutrients and ground cover. |
With the world facing a glo- bal climate crisis, there’s more information daily on the threat of chemicals to not only our health, but the health of our world. Not only do chemicals directly affect the ground, but the food grown in it.But it’s the emissions released during their manufacture that has an even greater impact on the environment. The harmful emissions given off during the manufacturing of chemi- cals has been directly linked to global warming. It’s up to all of us to do our part to stop the health, and that of your loved ones. |
Officially Organic |
There are two categories of organic tea production:
1) Tea that’s certified organic by one of several international agencies When a tea is labeled “certified organic”, it has met the conditions by at least That’s not to say that all non-organic certified teas contain chemicals and are Some tea has been grown organically for centuries, in spite of codes or set rules. These tea And even though there are more and more tea drinkers worldwide, in the U.S., Canada, the UK, |
Regulatory Organizations |
Products labeled “organic” must be certified according to these guidelines and then may be identified with the official label of the European Union. There are only two categories of “certified organic” allowed; one for products containing at least 95% organic ingredients, and one for products containing 70 – 95% organic ingredients. Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) The Soil Association (England) Demeter-International e.V. (Germany) Other Organic Regulatory Agencies Enjoy. |
To verify the tea you’re purchasing is organic, look for the logo or stamp of the regulatory organization that has set the standards for organic tea production. The five most reputable regulatory organizations, with the highest standards, that you’re likely to see are: United States: USDA National Organic Program (logo Under the NOP there are four categor-
European Union: Regulation No. |