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. This innovative blend is wonderfully spicy and aromatic as well as versatile. It can be enjoyed in the traditional manner with milk and sugar, but needs neither to taste sinfully delicious. Invented in India where it is called "chai masala" and served on every village street by "chaiwallas" or tea vendors, this tea has a history as intriguing as its flavor. Combining all the antioxidants and rich flavor of green tea with the unique flavor of chai, this remarkable blend just might become one of your favorites.