Our collection of decaffeinated loose leaf black tea is crafted using the Swiss Water Method, a process that soaks the tea leaves in hot water for a period of time to remove the caffeine. The resulting brew is then passed through a carbon filter to extract the caffeine and preserve the flavors and oils. The leaf style in this collection varies from full, broken, or finer tea leaves. While decaffeinated tea has a less potent concentration of caffeine, it still provides health benefits that include preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and free radical aging.
**Note: Decaffeinated tea is NOT 100% caffeine-free. The water decaffeination process used in our decaffeinated teas removes MOST of the caffeine. A minimal amount of caffeine is left in the leaf. An 8 oz cup of decaf loose leaf tea typically contains about 2 to 5 milligrams of caffeine. Decaffeination processes remove most of the caffeine from the tea leaves, but a small amount remains. For comparison, a regular cup of black tea has about 40 to 70 milligrams of caffeine, and a cup of coffee contains around 95 milligrams. The exact caffeine content in decaf tea can vary based on factors such as the type of tea, the decaffeination method used, and the steeping time. Despite its minimal caffeine content, decaf tea still offers many of the same health benefits and flavors as regular tea, making it a popular choice for those looking to reduce their caffeine intake**
How many cups of tea can I steep from 1oz of loose leaf tea?
The number of 8oz cups you can steep from 1 oz of loose leaf tea varies depending on the type of tea and the strength of the brew desired, but a general guideline is that 1 oz of loose leaf tea can make approximately 10 to 15 cups of tea. Typically, 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea (about 2-3 grams) is used per 8oz cup of water. Since 1 oz is approximately 28 grams, this means you can steep roughly 10 cups if you use 2.8 grams per cup, or closer to 14-15 cups if you use slightly less tea per cup. Multiple steepings of high-quality loose leaf teas can further increase the number of cups you can brew from the same leaves.
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