| Our green tea kombucha was inspired by a remedy that dates back to ancient Russia. Updated for today’s lifestyle, yogi’s special formula of kombucha with organic green tea is designed to support your immune system, fight fatigue and detoxify your body. Spearmint naturally aids digestion, and plum and lemongrass combine to create a fragrant tea with a light, fruity flavor. Once the steeping process has released the benefits of these ingredients, you are ready to enjoy a delicious, delightful and soothing cup of tea — one that is naturally rich in antioxidants and other health boosters. About the Brand Our story begins in 1969 when Yogi Bhajan, an inspired and inspiring teacher of holistic living, started teaching yoga in America. He shared the wisdom and knowledge of Ayurveda and healthy living that he had mastered in India with his students while serving a specially spiced tea, which they affectionately named "Yogi Tea." The recipe contained five traditional Ayurvedic spices: cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, clove bud, ginger root and black pepper. When blended and brewed, these delicious spices leave you feeling vibrant and alive, while boosting overall well-being. Intrigued by the complex flavor and inherent health benefits of this unique combination of spices, it wasn't long before several of the yogi's students were inspired to brew their own "Yogi Tea." In 1984 this grassroots endeavor blossomed into the Yogi Tea Company. Packages of the rough, dried spices began to appear in natural foods stores throughout Southern California. As demand increased, the spices were more finely ground, packaged and sealed into individual tea bags. By 1986, Yogi Tea was distributed nationwide in three flavors. |
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Original Idea---Kombucha from a Tea!
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| Review Date: June 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: O. Brown, Twopeas, WA |
*****
This Organic Green Tea Kombucha from Yogi Tea is certainly unique. It tastes like a mixture of passion fruit, plum, ginger, and green tea. It is mild, and not bitter at all, even when you leave the tea bag in the whole time you drink the tea, as I do. Best of all, it is an easy, convenient way of benefiting from Kombucha, if you don't grow your own (and I don't anymore, as it is not easy or convenient for me). I have never before obtained my Kombucha from a tea; this is a tasty way to do so.
I am definitely impressed with this tea and with Yogi Teas in general. Organic Green Tea Kombucha comes with an expiration date (a good thing, because it's not full of preservatives, plus you can tell if it is fresh). Yogi Tea seems to be another company (like Numi, Aspen, Traditional Medicinals) that values sustainable and healthy practices. Their web site has a helpful glossary of tea ingredients and is beautifully designed, with info about each tea they make.
Yogi Tea writes this on the box about the tea's benefits: "Green Tea Kombucha is based on an ancient remedy and offers a convenient form of Kombucha designed for daily use. Legend has it that some 2,000 years ago, Kombucha originated in Russia, and from there it traveled to Japan. Since then it has been used to detoxify the body, enhance the immune system, fight fatigue and soothe an upset stomach. This special healing formula is made with Organic Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), which is organically grown and, unlike other green teas, has a delicate flavor with no bitterness. Green Tea has excellent antioxidant properties. To it we have added a concentrated purified extract of Kombucha-Pure(tm), which is produced without the use of refined sugar or black tea, and is made from Kombucha grown in a unique medium of 32 supporting Chinese herbs. The recipe is complemented with Organic Spearmint, which can help to relax the body and aid digestion; Organic Licorice Root, to support the adrenals and enhance the effects of other healing herbs; and Dong Quai Root, a well-known tonic. Once the benefits of these ingredients are released by hot water, you are ready to enjoy a delicious, delightful and soothing cup of tea - and one that is naturally rich in antioxidants and other health-supporting qualities."
Yogi Tea's use of "Kombucha-Pure", grown in 32 Chinese herbs and WITHOUT black tea or sugar is very, very appealing, and a new and exciting way of producing Kombucha.
Note that Yogi Tea also makes a decaf version of this tea that has exactly the same ingredients except that the organic green tea is decaffeinated---naturally, of course!
Highly recommended.
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Best Buy !
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| Review Date: November 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: M. Waller, Seattle, WA |
| I am addicted to this green tea! It has the smell of passion fruit. I have to have at least 1-2 cups a day. Great Buy. Can't find it at all stores and it cost half the price on Amazon. |
My favorite tea
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| Review Date: May 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cee, |
| Typically I don't like green tea, but this tea doesn't taste anything like the typical green tea! The lemongrass, spearmint, and passion fruit flavor keep it from being bitter, and make it very tasty. I also find that when I drink this, it soothes minor heartburn and stomaches. I don't drink any other tea! |
A Soothing Pleasure
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| Review Date: July 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: J. Mackey, Silver Spring, MD |
| The gren tea with Kombucha is absolutely wonderful. Not only is it good for you, but tastes great. You really need to take a quiet break to appreciate the flavor. It's such a soothing experience, you almost wish you didn't have to face the hectic world again. |
The Best Tasting Green Tea - Ever!
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| Review Date: January 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Marti Hitchings, |
| I love this tea! It is very refreshing, and has a wonderful aroma. It doesn't get bitter like other green teas. Once I tried this green tea, this was the only one for me. |
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