My latest tea review comes from Revolution Tea.  They have a great selection of teas, from organic to fruity blends.

I really picked it up because it has acai. The last tea I had with acai was Good Earth Rooibos tea, which was okay but not great.

Revolution teas are made with whole leaf and you can taste the difference. It never gets too bitter. And the acai combine with other fruit blends give it a nice scent too. I like that I can brew at least 2 cups for one tea bag too. Watch out “Two Leaves & A Bud” there is a new stiff competition in town.

Not only do they make good tea, but the packages are nice and simple too.

“Sencha, the finest Japanese green tea, is blended with the rich, zingy taste of berries for a light, refreshing brew. The flavor of raspberries, black currants and acai, a Brazilian berry bursting with antioxidants, provide a memorable medley.” - Revolution Tea.

More about green tea: the leaves are not fermented. Instead they are withered and steamed. Green tea also contains the most antioxidant compounds, most notably EGCG. It has many health benefits, including cancer-preventative properties.

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My love of tea started years ago. And I am always happy to try different types and brand of teas.

Luckily this was a sampler pack which included green tea, white peony, rooibus (red tea), Assam tea, and Earl Gray.

Two leaves and a bud is a tea company based out of Colorado. The teas are made of super-premium whole leaf. Teas are harvested from different regions of the world.

I am a minor fan of Jasmine green tea, but when I took my first sip of this jasmine green tea it was different. Much more lighter, accompanying a soft floral fragrance and it never gets too bitter. This is one cup I can drink anytime!

So far I’ve had the green tea, the red tea, and Earl Grey. All very good! Earl Grey makes a good alternative breakfast tea to the traditional coffee. Nice dark amber color and taste is smooth. Not like any other black tea I’ve drank in the past.

I have to say this will become my new favorite line of tea. I can’t wait to try more of their tea selection, especially the herbal teas. No more supermarket teas for me!

Although this tea is more costly, it’s really worth every cup. And I find one tea bag fetches four cups of tea. Maybe it’s the loose leaves, since regular tea I can make two cups max.

Another neat thing is that the tea bags are made of biodegradable cornstarch based nylon (not petroleum based nylon). They are not the traditional bag shape, but pyramid shaped. This allows the whole leaves to circulate and infuse properly, without the mess of brewing loose leaf tea.

The company is also on a mission to support all Fair Trade teas. Another great thing is that the teas come from small farmers. I believe we need more small family farms and should do our best to support them. Both at home and around the world. As noted from the company’s info:

We are a proud member of the Trust Organic Small Farmers Initiative, The new alliance for eco-Ethical trade and goods is a non profit initiative, founded by producers, traders, and NGOs from around the world. two leaves and a bud tea co. is one of the founding members and trading partners under the trusteeship of Commundialis Foundation.

Trust Organic Small Farmers supports disadvantaged organic small farmers to increase sales under Fair Trade and sustainable conditions, while assisting producer organizations in creating innovative grass-root eco-social development projects. More and more these days, sustainable small-scale farming is desirable from developmental, political, health and eco-social perspectives.

Whilst more and more consumers are enjoying high quality products, which often also benefit sustainable development, small family farms are still at a competitive disadvantage in the global market. Even if their products are certified organic or within the existing Fair Trade labeling schemes, market access or success is uncertain. The entry cost is still too high. For the weakest, these markets replicate the global market creating impossible dreams.

Trust Organic Small Farmers is working on creating new paths to open innovative grass-roots projects for sustainable development and improving the eco-social situation of marginalized organic farmers through activity.

Support Fair Trade, support small family farms! Say NO to GMO’s*!

*genetically modified organism. Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from genetically modified organisms.