With the very warm summer weather—and the longest day of the year—approaching, the thought of a nice, cool beverage is definitely appealing. That must be why National Iced Tea month is in the month of June, as well as the official start of summer!
While iced tea can be enjoyed all year long, it is especially refreshing during the summer months. What could be better than a tall glass of fresh-brewed iced tea from Bigelow Tea after gardening, mowing the lawn or taking a good, long bike ride? Iced tea is also the perfect beach beverage that the whole family can enjoy.
Though it’s hard to imagine, iced tea is a relatively new “invention.” Its origins can be traced as far back as 1890, but it was widely popularized at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Mo. Now, some 120 years later, summertime and Bigelow iced tea go hand in hand, like summertime and sunshine.
At Bigelow Tea, we love all our tea flavors on ice, but some varieties really tickle the summertime palate. Try Plantation Mint for a crisp, clean beverage, or Red Raspberry Herbal Tea for a delicate, sweet drink. Or, if you’re in the mood to experiment, give one of our delicious iced tea recipes, like Peach Chai Iced Tea a whirl. (Today, Bigelow Tea even makes iced tea bags specifically for brewing iced tea!)
This June, as the summer solstice arrives and the days are long and lingering, take a moment and brew yourself a pitcher of iced tea with Bigelow Tea. Then, sit back, sip and relax. You’ll wish every month could be National Iced Tea Month!
It’s always exciting to try something new. And in the past year, Bigelow Tea has introduced so many flavorful (and nutritious) teas, that the chief dilemma is: so many teas, so little time! We’d love to know what your favorite new tea is, so please take a few seconds to reply to this survey. Thank You!
Here’s some good news for tea drinkers who prefer to limit their caffeine intake: Cindi Bigelow has put together a brand new video demonstrating how to take your favorite caffeinated tea and significantly reduce its caffeine content.
Cindi has covered this subject before, but now—with updated studies and additional detailed information regarding the decaffeinating process—Bigelow Tea realized that it was a good time for a Tea-V (video) update!
Of course, many Bigelow teas come in decaffeinated varieties, and herbal teas are completely caffeine free. But if your favorite flavor or type of tea isn’t available in decaf, this is a proven way to reduce (by over 50%) the amount of caffeine in your cup. Give it a try!
We also offer green teas – “straight up” or infused with a fruits and flavors — and organic teas! It’s good to have choices, so what’s your choice? Chances are it’s one of our favorites too!
Bigelow Tea knows that our herbal teas are relaxing and tasty, and that herbal teas have been used for medicinal purposes throughout history. Now, after two years of research and development, Bigelow Tea has introduced four new herbal teas with important nutritional properties, our Herb Plus line.
Why “Plus”? These healthy and delicious teas are fortified with probiotics, Omega3, anti-oxidants, vitamins, and choline…not sure what all those good things do for you? Check out this excellent new video where Cindi Bigelow explains all the healthy benefits of these delicious new teas!
Here at Bigelow Tea, we know that the right cup of tea goes with just about anything. We want to know when you think tea really hits the spot: summer, winter, rainy days, balmy nights; when does that cup of tea mean the most to you?
Loose, bagged, K-cup, full-leaf–what’s your preference? Whichever-way-you-want-it, Bigelow Tea’s got it! For instance, check out Brew Bigelow® air-tight, single serve K-Cups, which lock in freshness and deliver that “Café experience” quality that you expect from Bigelow Tea. It’s a great option at home or at work!
Bigelow® Herb Teas are all caffeine-free, and infused with herbs, fruits and spices! There are other tasty options including Kosher, Gluten-free, and Organic teas! And there’s so much more…
Did you know that Bigelow also produces loose leaf teas? Bigelow Tea Novus Teas allow you to experience the flavor of full leaf tea, with the ease of a silky mesh pyramid sachet, which allow the leaves to unfurl their full flavor.
And did you know about Bigelow Tea’s latest line of teas? Herb Plus may be just the answer if you want to add probiotics, omega 3, antioxidants or B-complex to your diet.
Change of the season? Change the tea! Bigelow Tea’s Seasonal Teas add some spice to any season, while fresh brewed Iced Tea is an easy cool-down with our quart-size bags.
If you’re a “classic”–that is, an American Classic Tea drinker–you have plenty of company; each year tens of thousands of people visit the Charleston Tea Plantation to enjoy Bigelow Tea’s home grown and USA-produced teas!
No matter your preference, Bigelow Tea has what you need, to please not only your taste buds but your lifestyle.
So many choices and so little tea time. With over 100 Bigelow Tea flavors, you’d better get brewing!
We at Bigelow Tea are so excited to introduce an exciting line of innovative herbal teas to the market. These products are formulated with healthy herbs and nutrients such as Probiotics, Omega 3, and vitamins. Bigelow has created a truly unique, flavorful line of teas that now add additional health benefits to each cup. The introduction of these teas combines the delicious taste experience that Bigelow is known for “plus” revolutionary nutritional benefits for hot beverage products.
The new line of four delicious and unique flavors include Pomegranate Blueberry Herb Plus, Cranberry & Ginseng Herb Plus, Wild Blueberry Acai Herb Plus and Lemon Ginger Herb Plus.
“We created this new product line to be naturally flavorful and delicious, while providing important health benefits,” says Cindi Bigelow, President of Bigelow Tea.
These products are considered food under FDA guidelines. They are not dietary supplements. While they contain important nutrients and support a healthy lifestyle, they are not designed to treat, cure or prevent any disease. This line of Herb Plus teas is completely caffeine free, with low or no caloric content.
Now, consumers have four more reasons to enjoy Bigelow Tea!
Oolong. The word just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Studies have shown that drinking Oolong tea may cause the pounds to roll off as well!!
In the Far East, it is believed that a daily regimen of Chinese Oolong tea contributes to a slim waistline. How? Well, weight gain is caused by excess accumulation of fat in the body, occurring when food is synthesized into triglycerides in the liver and small intestine and then travels into the bloodstream and other tissues. These triglycerides are crucial for the body to function energetically. When there is an imbalance – an excess amount of triglycerides in the body –they turn to fat.
Oolong (which means Black Dragon) contains high amounts of polyphenols which trigger the enzymes responsible for reducing excess triglycerides. This is why regular consumption of this natural tea is highly effective in increasing the metabolism and battling the bulge!
At Bigelow Tea, we are all about balance. And we’re very familiar with the healing powers of tea, as expressed by the ancient Chinese writer Lu Yu, who wrote that “Tea symbolizes the harmony and mysterious unity of the Universe.” Our smooth-tasting blend of Bigelow Chinese Oolong Tea is enjoyed in many of the finest Chinese restaurants, an endorsement that simply delights us! And, since we’re being weight-conscious, consider adding some ooohh-so-good Bigelow Chinese Oolong to your salad with one of our favorite recipes – Oolong Soba Noodle Salad. Only 139 calories!
Although Oolong tea is not a miracle weight loss cure and should not be used as a replacement to proper diet and exercise, this flavorful libation is a proven weight loss aid. So, enjoy and, from time to time, measure that waistline….you may like what you see!
Many of us associate mint with fresh breath or long, thirst-quenching summer drinks. (With or without that extra “kick”) At Bigelow Tea, we’ve crafted refreshing mint libations for each category – it’s all a matter of taste!
For centuries, this sweet-smelling herb has been used in recipes around the world, notably in cultural cuisines throughout Europe, the Middle East and India. Mint (“Mentha”) with its soothing flavor and cooling after-sensation, is renowned for its curative properties; healing/relieving common maladies like migraines or headaches, digestive problems, nasal and chest congestion, and stress. Its active ingredient, menthol, soothes the digestive system with its anesthetic qualities – which numb the gastric mucous membrane and stimulate proper digestion. Additionally, mint has an antioxidant called perillyl alcohol, believed to contribute to the prevention of cancer – notably, colon, lung and skin cancer.
A hardy, fast-growing and “user-friendly” perennial herb, mint has many varieties. The most popular are spearmint and peppermint and apple or orange mint. Grow a family of mint in your garden and you will enjoy the fragrant aromas and the little violet or purple-white flowers that bloom like mad during growing season!
There are so many ways to savor mint – the best, of course, is to brew one of Bigelow Tea’s varieties of mint tea! If you have a green thumb, cut some of your own mint leaves and then pour hot (not boiling) water over the mint, cover (to keep the mint oils from evaporating) and then steep. Or, simply relax and sip a cup of Bigelow’s select mint herbal tea – like Mint Medley®, Green Tea with Mint, or Chamomile Mint. Tastes great and it’s healthy, too! That’s a win-win, don’t you think!
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