Citron Green

Green tea blended with unoxidized green rooibos as the base, then blended with lemon peel, lime and orange blossom. Just the right touch of citrus notes to balance out the cup. Makes a refreshing iced tea.

Origin: China, South Africa, USA

Reputed Health benefits: Green Tea, EGCG in green tea blocks the mutation of cells, reducing cell damage; blocks tumor growth; and blocks the liver enzymes that convert pro-carcinogens (i.e., the harmless substances in the body that can turn into cancer agents) into carcinogens. EGCG is green tea blocks enzymes that cause cancer cells to grow and it can destroy cancer cells with damaging surrounding healthy cells. Scientists also revealed that this effect is 10 to 100 times more potent in green tea than in black tea. Green tea increases the bloods antioxidant capacity. EGCG kills cancer cells and, in particular,inhibits prostate cancer cells. Green tea has been shown to reduce damage to blood vessels in smokers. Green tea's polyphenols can boost white blood cells, and might be an effective supplement to chemotherapy and radiation treatments that impact bone marrow amd lower white blood cell count. Men who drank two to three cups of tea a day reduced their risk of prostate cancer. Woman who had a history of drinking five ormore cups of green tea a day had fewer occurrences of breast cancer and slower spread of the disease.Green Rooibos helps to regulate melatonin and boost the immune system, Lemon boosts the anioxidants in green tea, Lime helps with weight loss, skin care and digestion, Orange blossoms are high in vitamin c and antioxidants.

Tasting Notes; Light and refreshing both hot and iced with wonderful citrus notes.

Brewing Instructions: Steep 1 teaspoon per 8oz. For 3-6 minutes at 180 degrees.

Ingredients: Organic & Fair Trade Green Tea, Organic & Fair Trade Green Rooibos, Organic & Fair Trade Lemon peel, Organic & Fair Trade Lime. Organic & Fair Trade Orange Blossom