Zhena’s Gypsy Tea is a community minded, pro-active company dedicated to building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships that create opportunities to alleviate poverty while delivering to the marketplace exquisite teas with unique, healthy attributes that please the palate and delight the senses. The company works directly with small growers and out of the way tea gardens and affects change by empowering workers through the paying of a pro-active premium which provides and supports fair wages and added benefits such as better housing, healthcare and a sustainable environment. In order to provide these benefits, Zhena’s premium is up to ten times more than conventional prices paid by many tea companies. The workers in Zhena’s gardens benefit from guaranteed health insurance, education, safe working conditions and no child labor.
Green tea leaves are plucked, steamed, rolled and then fired (dried). The firing arrests the natural oxidation and enzymatic action that takes place in a freshly harvested tea leaf. The process preserves the natural disease fighting antioxidants and vegetal flavors of the fresh leaf, capturing the essence of fresh mountain tea gardens. Each embossed recyclable air tight tin contains 22 single-serving sachets made from round, natural, environmentally kind, hemp paper.
One of Zhena’s tastiest and most popular infusions blends the ancient principles of Ayurveda and Aromatherapy to promote relaxation, focus and smooth digestive energy. With its heady aroma, this soft steep is flavorful, distinctive and calming. Peppermint is soothing to the digestive system and promotes focus and clear thinking. Stevia leaves from Paraguay, awaken the senses and please the palate. Link into their world at http://www.zhenas.com/
