How much caffeine does Tradewinds Tea contain?

We brew real tea leaves in our kettles. The caffeine contained in Tradewinds Tea is naturally occurring from the tea leaves we brew. All of teas contain approximately 10-20mg /8oz. serving natural caffeine.

Can you recycle Tradewinds containers?

Our 16oz. 20oz. and One Liter containers are made of PET and are widely accepted in the recycling stream. They have a #1 recycling symbol on the bottom of the container. Our One Gallon Jug is a multi-layer polypropylene (PP) container with a highly effective oxygen barrier (EVOH) that preserves the fresh brewed flavor of our tea to the utmost. This multi-layer container contains 25-30% pre-consumer recycled material . Our one gallon PP jug is labeled with both the #7 & #5 recycle codes denoting it is made of PP (#5) and contains other material (#7, denotes EVOH-oxygen barrier) . Please note that our one gallon PP jug does NOT contain BPA (Bisphenol-A).

Does your one gallon jug contain BPA?

No, our container suppliers have assured us that there is no BPA in any of Tradewinds containers.

Due to the possible harmful effects of the BPA (Bisphenol A) in certain plastics, Tradewinds is providing information about the lack of BPA in their gallon jugs to help alleviate people's concerns. The reason that this is an issue is because the media has simplified the identification of which plastics contain BPA to those that have the #7 recycling symbol. The Tradewinds gallon jug has the #7 symbol and the #5 (PP) symbol. The #7 recycling category denotes "OTHER" meaning that the container is compromised of multiple resins or contains additives. The Tradewinds gallon jug contains an oxygen barrier additive (EVOH) to help extend shelf life and that is why the #7 recycling symbol is listed along with the #5. Tradewinds has received a letter of certification from their container supplier assuring that the Tradewinds jugs are BPA free.

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Do you really brew tea in tea bags?

Yes, We most definitely do. Tradewinds actually brews its tea in tea bags emulating a traditional steeping method.

The secret to the great taste of our tea is in the leaf. We carefully select the finest blend of real leaf teas for our brewing process.

Our cupping team ensures a consistent and quality taste with every batch through our selection of our proprietary tea leaf blend.

What’s the difference between Green and Black Tea?

All types of tea come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, and what determines the different types of tea is by what happens to the leaf after it is picked.

When the leaves are brought in from the gardens, they are withered or partially dried by using hot or cold air for varying amounts of time depending on the climate, humidity and the desired end product.

The withering prepares the leaf for the rolling stage where the leaf is crunched in various fashions depending on the grade of the tea. If the leaf wasn't withered (partially dried) before the rolling phase, the leaf would just turn into green mushy soup when rolled.

The rolling phase releases the flavors from the leaf in order to then capture/retain the flavor in the final step, the firing. In the case of Green tea, the rolled leaf goes directly to the firing stage so the leaf stays green.

Black Tea is created naturally (no catalysts or additives) by allowing the rolled leaf to set out, exposed to air, for a period of anywhere from 1 to 12 hours depending on the grade.

The process by which the leaf turns brown is called oxidization and is very similar to the way an apple turns brown after peeling. The rolling process breaks up the cell walls of the leaf so the leaf will then turn brown when mellowed or allowed to set.

After the desired amount of oxidization occurs, the leaf is then fired to suspend its flavor profile and preserve the tea.

For more information on the tea leaf, please watch our video