PG Tips, Earl Grey Tea, Individually Wrapped Tea Bags, Bulk Pack of 6 (Total 150 Tea Bags)

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With this in mind, many people opt for decaffeinated tea instead. But is it good or bad for you? What are its pros and cons? What decaffeinating methods are used? Is it entirely caffeine-free? We at Paperstone recognise the centrality of tea-drinking to the functionings of the office and accordingly we supply a wide range of brands, including Tetley, Twinings, Typhoo and PG tips, as well as organic and Fairtrade brands. We also cater for those who prefer herbal tea infusions – including camomile, peppermint, lemon and ginger, blueberry and apple, cranberry and orange. Where does tea come from?

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The other is the indirect method, where the leaves are soaked in water to remove the caffeine, then the methylene chloride is added to the water to decaffeinate it. The water is then returned to the tea leaves for reabsorption of flavours and oils. Some people reported ‘chemical’ taste in certain decaf teas which is probably to do with a decaffeination method used. A certain amount of trial and error could be involved in finding one you enjoy. Does decaf tea have any benefits?Green tea is also allowed during pregnancy, and the same caffeine rules apply. Is decaf tea safe while breastfeeding?

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The caffeine is removed from the tea by soaking it in hot water, and then the liquid is passed through a carbon filter for caffeine removal, before being reunited with the tea for reabsorption. This is referred to as the watering down method, and apparently, it does water down the flavour.Herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free drink that is made from herbs and spices, it is an infusion of leaves, flowers, fruits or barks roots, which are thenadded to boiling water. Our panel made a tentative start to the scoring, revising their first results as subsequent brews enabled comparison. After six mugs, the team took a 15-minute biscuit break, having been heartlessly deprived of the pleasure of dunking during the tasting. If you drink organic decaf tea, which has been produced using natural decaffeination methods, then it will be much better for you. Of course, the researcher’s didn’t state whether a non-chemical decaffeination method was used for these teas, which would retain more nutrients – although not all of them, and it’s difficult to say how many. A popular chemical used in a multitude of industrial and household products, including nail polish remover, cigarettes, glue and paint, ethyl acetate 2 is often referred to as a ‘natural decaffeination’ solvent as it is naturally found in tea.

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It is safe to drink tea if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, though exceeding 200mg of caffeine per day while pregnant can affect birth weight and increase the risk of miscarriage. It can also make your baby restless if you are breastfeeding.While you’re breastfeeding, the same advice applies regarding caffeine consumption and drinking decaffeinated alternatives. This is because the caffeine in your body passes through breast milk and can make your baby feel restless. Conclusion – Is decaf tea bad or good for you? Researchers found that flavonols (plant polyphenol antioxidants) in decaffeinated green teas are considerably less than in the regular versions, measuring only 4.6 to 39.0 mg/g compared to 21.2 to 103.2 mg/g.