Our distinctive dry tea begins with 400 year old traditional tea recipes which include no artificial flavorings, sweeteners, colorings or preservatives. Our tea bags and filter papers are unbleached and Dioxin-free with unbleached 100% cotton strings. We do not use aluminum staples or glue. Individually wrapped envelopes are convenient for travel and each bag offers a special proverb as well. Our packaging is designed to be earth friendly. We use only recycled paperboard, soy-based inks and aqueous coatings. There's also a perforated punch-out on the bottom for easy dispensing. Long Life is a Quality Assurance International (QAI) Certified Organic Manufacturer. Legend has it that a Chinese Mandarin gave the recipe for this classic tea to the second British Earl Grey. One of the secrets of this blend is the fragrant oil of Bergamot, a small citrius fruit from the Mediterranean region. Brisk, rich bodied character created by a superior blend of organic Indian and Ceylon teas. Acclaimed for its mellow characteristics, this is a traditional favorite. Grown under strict organic agricultural practices, we spare no expense to achieve the best..