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VITALITY IN A CUP

As you sit back and sip, consider this: your choice of tea could help to sustain a community development programme in Egypt where the Essential range of bio-dynamic tea originates.

Healthy herbal and fruit teas are becoming increasingly more popular nowadays as we feel like choosing the healthier option. Now, thanks to Essential, you can ensure that your choice of herbal or fruit tea is ethical as well as refreshing.

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Egypt may not be the first country that springs to mind when thinking about tea production, but in fact the climate is perfect. The Egyptian farm from which Essential sources its tea range is built on reclaimed desert sand. It has been cultivated with biodynamic farming methods since 1977, providing one of the most inspired eco systems in the world. The products support the farming project, and the sustainable farming initiative appreciates the dignity of the workers and their families and invests in local, cultural and community projects.

The company behind these delicious teas is SEKEM - which is a translation of a hieroglyph meaning ‘vitality'. The vitality to which it refers is not just what you find in your refreshing cup of herbal tea. It's more about the energy and progress gained in the producing region where SEKEM co-operates in economic, social and cultural activities. This results in a true sense of community enhancement. Vitality is also gained through the bio-dynamic farming method that undertakes to enhance and cure the quality of the soil and everything that grows in it, in addition to the bio-diversity of nature. This specialised form of organic farming is at the heart of a successful, self-sustaining and evolving farming unit which relies, as far as possible, on home produced composts, manures and animal feeds in which external inputs are reduced to a minimum.

The tea producers ensure that the balance of nature is neither disrupted nor compromised in any way. The success of the initiative is demonstrated by the farm having grown 28-fold, from 70 acres to over 2,000 as the thirst for biodynamic tea continues to grow.

Benefits of Herbal Tea

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Herbal teas can have calming and soothing qualities and even act as a digestive aid. Herbs have been used for centuries for their medicinal qualities. Peppermint aids digestion, whilst Camomile can be used to relax before sleep. Essential's herbal teas are suitable for people on a caffeine-free diet.

Essential Biodynamic Herbal Teas are 100% pure and organic. Choose from Camomile, Peppermint, Fennel, Hibiscus, Camomile & Spearmint blend and Peppermint & Spearmint.

New Fairtrade status

Essential bio-dynamic herbal teas have been produced in the same way since 1999, now the fairtrade foundation has recognised their ethical status and awarded Fairtrade accreditation to the Camomile, Peppermint, Hibiscus, Camomile & Spearmint blend and Peppermint & Spearmint. Essential Fairtrade hibiscus tea is the very first Fairtrade hibiscus tea available and it's delicious piping hot or chilled with ice.

 

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