I love tea. My mother gave it to me in the morning before the long walk to school in the winter the year I started junior high. I didn't like eating breakfast, and she wanted me to have something warm before I went out in the cold and bitter Michigan winds and snow. That began a life long habit of tea in the morning.
We didn't know the benefits to our health back then, she just didn't want me to be a coffee drinker. She believed coffee stunted your growth since she was only 4'10" and drank coffee when she was a young girl. Well, I am only 5'1" so it couldn't have been the coffee that caused the short stature in our family.
Anyway, I recently received some Choice Organic Tea to try out. I wonder how they knew that Earl Grey is my favorite? This particular one is scented with lavender flowers. Mmm, I love smelling it and it's just as wonderful to drink! I love sitting down in the afternoon with a good book and my Earl Grey.
I also received Jasmine Green Tea (another favorite, which I love drinking with Chinese food)and Sweet Licorice Mint --a new one to me. It's a calming tea that is also good for settling a nervous stomach.
Choice Organic Teas is Earth Friendly and Socially Responsible. They are Fair Trade Certified and USDA Organic. Even their boxes are made from 100% recycled material. The Sweet Licorice Mint comes wrapped in a biodegradable tea pyramid infuser instead of the standard tea bag. Other tea bags are made from unbleached natural fibers, without glue or heat-sealed polyfilaments. Some of the boxes do not even have staples in the tea bags but are tied with an elegantly knotted string.
I love everything about this company but especially I truly love their choice of teas. I can't wait to try more of the varieties they offer. If you think you'd like to give them a try, visit here.
GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!
Here's how you can win 3 boxes of tea for yourself:
1. Leave a comment about something you learned at the Choice Organic Teas site.
2. For a second chance to win, sign up as an e-mail subscriber with Feedburner, Feed Blitz, or become a Google Follower (see sidebar.) Then leave a second comment telling me you have subscribed or that you are already a subscriber.
If you subscribe in more than one way, leave a separate comment for each.
3. For a third chance to win, blog about this contest with a link here, then come back and leave another comment telling me about it.
4. If you're not a blogger, be sure to leave your contact e-mail address like this to avoid spammers: pianananna(at)gmail(dot)com. If I don't have a way to reach you or you don't respond in three days, your name will be disqualified, and I will choose again, picking my favorite answer, so be creative!
Good Luck!!
Open to US residents only, 18+.
Winners will be chosen by random.org.
Email addresses will not be shared with any third parties.
This Giveaway ends on June 3rd, midnight EST.
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149 comments:
I learned that they are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line.
Thanks for the giveaway!
email in blogger profile.
I'm a Google Follower.
Thanks for the giveaway!
email in blogger profile.
I learned that Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea in 2000.
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I'm already a follower
I learned that they are organic because synthetic chemicals "devastate not only the soil used to cultivate tea (and any other food), but systematically destroy the surrounding ecosystem and the health of the very people who farm the land."
I learned that they there facility is powered by wind power
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Caffeine levels are often reported in terms of mg per 8 oz cup, but people seldom drink only 8 oz of tea or coffee. Trying to relate reported caffeine to actual personal consumption doesn't always give an accurate comparison.
in 2000. choice organic tes became the first tea crafter in the united states to offer fair trade certified tea.
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They won the governor's award in 2004.
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that they do not rely on electric or gas but rather wind thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net
the link is not working for me, but I would like this for my tea drinking daughter
I learned all of the above things other commenters said...but also, and I thought this was very interesting...Choice Teas visits every tea garden from which they purchase tea. They want to know where the tea they purchase is cultivated, plucked, and processed and that it's done in an exceptional manner. I think that's impressive!
In 2000, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea.
I'm a follower (in your sidebar).
I also subscribe via Bloglines.
I learned that their facility is powered by windpower.
I subscribe!
I love that they are fair trade. Awesome!
I had no idea you should use cold water for brewing tea.
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choice organic tes became the first tea crafter in the united states to offer fair trade certified tea in the year 2000
A brand of Granum, Inc. of Seattle, WA, Choice Organic Teas made its debut in 1989 as an outgrowth of the company founder, Blake Rankin’s active involvement in the organic marketplace.
This is something I learned at the site.
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In 2000, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter to adopt Fair Trade Certified tea in the United States.
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I learned that they are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line.
I learned that "true tea is made from the leaves of an Asian evergreen known as Camellia sinensis. White tea, green tea, oolong tea, and black tea all come from this plant, and all contain caffeine... herb teas are made from other, unrelated plants and do not have any caffeine."
i never knew white tea had caffeine & i never knew herbal tea was not "true tea." hmmm...
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choice organic tes became the first tea crafter in the united states to offer fair trade certified tea in 2000
They have been Fair Trade Certified since 2000!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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They are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
They don't use harmful chemicals in their processing of the tea.
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They use wind power at their place of business.
They are crazy into recycling, but not just the usual (paper, cardboard, plastic & aluminum), they take the tea sweepings and infused tea leaves and recycle them into compost!
I didn't know that tea was grown in terraced fields. It looks so beautiful.
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A World Health Organization report estimated that across all agricultural industries worldwide there may be more than one million serious unintentional poisonings each year from synthetic herbicides and pesticides.
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
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Sweet Liquorice Mint sounds yummy and it's on sale this month :)
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They won the Governor's Award in 2004
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I want to try the tea
I learned that white tea is simply the least processed tea it isn't another type of tea
I would love to win this
They use wind power
I learned that they have been in business since 1989.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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My 5/28 entry :)
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I learned that Choice Organic Teas was the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea.
They offer more varieties of Fair Trade Certified tea than any other tea company in North America and they offset their waste 100%.
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I learned that organic tea is better for wildlife and safet for humans
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I learned that they are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line and that their plant is powered by wind power
I would try the wildberry herb tea! Love that their plant is powered by wind!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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nice prize
I learned that Choice Organic Teas made its debut in 1989 as an outgrowth of the company founder, Blake Rankin’s active involvement in the organic marketplace.
Thanks!
Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity.
The fair trade factor is very cool. Thanks for the chance.
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Their tea pyramids are biodegradable. That's a good thing.
Thanks for having the giveaway.
i learned that the company won the governor's award in '04.
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they use windpower
I learned that they use wind power!!! WOW!! I'm impressed by that. Thanks.
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I learned they are North America's #1 exclusive certified organic tea seller
Choice Organic Teas were the 1st tea crafter in the United States to offer 'Fair Trade Certified'.
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I follow your blog.
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i learned that they use wind power!
I found the recipe for Mango Soda using their Mango Ceylon tea (one of my favorites). Thanks for the giveaway.
I learned that Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity.
"Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity."
Wow, that is really cool!
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Choice Organic Teas is North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line...and is also Fair Trade.
Thanks!
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I subscribe to your blog feed by Feedburner.
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they have been fair trade certified since 2000
Growers in China, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania create organic teas for them.
won the govenor's award in 2004
In 2000, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade certified tea
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I always drink tea, and would love to try these
I learned that they use Wind power!
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I LOVE tea -- especially Earl Grey! It is so great that this company is a certified Fair Trade product. That is wonderful.
facility powered by wind power! How cool and tea is so good for you and a relaxing treat!
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I love that the tea is fair trade and empowers women as well as impoverished communities by giving them a fair price for their labor!
I am a follower@
I learned that Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity -- this is very good !!
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i'm a subscriber, and thanks again!!
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they're North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line!
I learned that they are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line. Great giveaway we are big tea drinkers
I learned that Choice Organic Tea has promoted the growth and development of organic agriculture in tea estates worldwide. They are helping to expand organic farming which helps us and the earth out tremendously. Thanks for the chance!
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I'm a subscriber. Thanks!
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I learned that white, green, oolong and black teas all come from the same plant
I learned that they are the number one-selling exclusively certified organic tea line in North America. Cool!
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I learned that the fair trade tea directly benefits the workers in the fields.
They use wind power to produce their product!
I adore their Earl Grey for the very reason of their being lavendar in it...it has a little zing to it.
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I learned that a typical organic field has five times as many wild plants, 57 percent more animal species, and 44 percent more birds than a conventionally cultivated farm. asthenight at gmail dot com
They use wind power for energy.
governor's award in 2004
They started to make headlines in 1989...well thats as far back as their website goes
that they do not rely on electric or gas but rather wind power
I learned they were the first tea crafter in the US to offer Certified Fair Trade organic teas. Good food, good business, and good deeds. It's a great combination.
a like tea with honey.
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Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity.
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I'm a follower now.
I blogged here
I learned that they use wind power at their facility
I learned that they there facility is powered by wind power
Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity.
I have bookmarked for the little diva's to check out as they are definitely major tea drinkers.
Follower.
Sub via Google Reader.
I learned that the company has a dedication to ensure the ethical treatment of workers who cultivate tea.
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a fair trade company
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I follow
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I found out that they are North America’s top-selling exclusively certified organic tea line. Thanks!
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That herbal teas are made from a leaf that does not contain caffeine.
Choice Organic Teas partnered with TransFair USA to write the guidelines that established a Fair Trade Certification process for the tea industry, as the hierarchy of the tea estate owner/manager to the worker who plucks the tea differs greatly than from the coffee industry
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I learned that in 2000 Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea!
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i follow!
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I had learned that caffeine levels are often reported in terms of mg per 8 oz cup.
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G rown chemical free and powered by wind energy, that's great!
In 2000 Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified tea. garrettsambo@aol.com
Grown chemical free :)
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I learned that "Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity."
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I'm a subscriber!
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You should use cold water to brew tea. I never knew this and have always started with hot water!
I was surprised to learn that the typical organic field has five times as many wild plants, 57 percent more animal species, and 44 percent more birds than a conventionally cultivated farm!!
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I learned that they are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line
I was surprised to learn that the typical organic field has five times as many wild plants, 57 percent more animal species, and 44 percent more birds than a conventionally cultivated farm, way to go
Knowing some good tea terms is a great way to make the wide world of “tea-talk” more inviting. Biscuity: a pleasant taste reminiscent of fresh bread
Brisk: lively, with high astringency and a memorable flavor
Earthy: darker, richer taste evocative of soil
Floral: a sweet, light taste reminiscent of fresh flowers
Fruity: any flavor suggesting fruit, such as apples, grapes, or citrus
Malty: a sweet flavor, like malted barley
Nutty: reminiscent of nuts, like almonds or hazelnut
Savory: a rich, full-bodied flavor with minimal sweetness
Smokey: suggestive of smoke or wood ash
Sweet: a natural characteristic of certain teas
Vegetal: a fresh taste characteristic of green teas, ranging from grassy to herbal to almost like seaweed
Woody: redolent aromas of forests and cut wood
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I've learned that three new teas that Choice Organic are coming up with are: Ginger Herb Tea, Gunpowder Green Tea, and White Jasmine Tea.
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I learned Choice Organic Teas made its debut in 1989 as an outgrowth of the company founder, Blake Rankin’s active involvement in the organic marketplace.
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The tea is fair trade & I love that!
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I just blogged. http://electriccislandd.blogspot.com/2009/06/choice-organic-tea-giveaway.html
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In 2000, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea..... interesting to know!
They grow their tea sustainably -- no chemicals and use wind energy!
I learned that they their facility is powered by wind power.
They use wind power to make their tea.
I subscribe
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I learned that in 2000, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified tea.
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I subscribed by email.
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Their facility is powered by wind power..
I learned that they were the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea
"Choice Organic Teas made its debut in 1989."
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I learned that they are North America’s #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line.
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You should use cold water to brew tea
I learned that Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified™ tea in 2000:)
I found out that Choice Organic Teas are manufactured in a certified organic facility where Green-e Certified renewable energy certificates (RECs) from wind power are purchased to offset 100 percent of the facility’s electricity.
I learned they were the first tea crafter in the United States to offer Fair Trade Certified tea
Okay, so don't ever try the chocolate flavored tea...it is so nasty!
I am now a follower. :)
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