Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce another brand of premium teas to our customers: Two Leaves Tea Company.

Two Leaves Tea Company brings the experience of the gardens in China, Sri Lanka and Japan to consumers in North America. From providing tea that tastes as if it’s been plucked and steeped directly from the gardens, to education to help customers discover new teas and appreciate them for everything they have to offer, Two Leaves offers a full experience, every step of the way, of how deeply and passionately this company is about your cup of tea.

Two Leaves Tea Company was one of the pioneers of the pyramid shaped tea sachet that allows tea drinkers to experience whole leaf tea in the comfort of their own home. The sachet gives the whole tea leaves the ability to expand, yielding a rich, flavorful cup of tea that can’t be paralleled.

Formerly known as Two Leaves And A Bud Tea Company, this unique brand was founded in 2005 to provide the most amazingly flavorful cups of tea. Today, Two Leaves Tea Company has established relationships with tea growers in order to bring premium, whole-leaf tea from the best harvests to tea drinkers around the world. Two Leaves Tea Company has been recognized with awards such as the Best New Tea award for 2005-2006 from the Specialty Coffee Association of the United States, and the People’s Choice Award at the Great Canadian Tea Steep Off in 2006.

The company is fully committed to organic tea supporting small farmers and working tirelessly to provide great organic products out of certified gardens, which are constantly growing new organic tea bushes. Additionally, Two Leaves Tea Company is also one of the founding members of the TRUST Organic Small Farmers Initiative, and a Fair Trade certified company.

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	Two Leaves Tea Company – Green Tea Jasmine Petal – 15 Tea Bags Formerly Two Leaves and a Bud
	Two Leaves Tea Company – Herbal Tea Organic Chamomile – 15 Tea Bags Formerly Two Leaves and a Bud
	Two Leaves Tea Company – Black Tea Organic Earl Grey – 3.5 oz. Formerly Two Leaves and a Bud

Yerba mate can be considered a fountain of nutrients as this traditional South American beverage contains practically all the vitamins necessary to sustain a healthy life. Yerba mate has become a popular choice in health food stores as it is a good source of not only vitamins but also minerals, and nutrients. Yerba mate contains vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, B5, niacin (B3) as well as important minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, selenium, potassium, and phosphorus.

The interesting fact about yerba mate is that it’s often considered a tea and an herbal product but, technically, yerba mate is neither a tea nor an herb. Though the plant is called yerba in Spanish and erva in Portuguese, (both mean herb in English), it is a tree and not an herbaceous plant. It is native to subtropical South America in northeastern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.It was first used and cultivated by the Guaraní people, and also in Tupí communities in southern Brazil, prior to the European colonization. The mate plant leaves contain caffeine and yerba mate beverages can promote a boost of energy. However, yerba mate is much more than an energy enhancer. Studies have shown that yerba mate can help regulate cholesterol levels, increasing HDL and reducing LDL. Researchers believe that drinking yerba mate infusions may also reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases.

Yerba mate can be considered one of the healthiest plants as researchers have concluded that it’s difficult to find a plant which can match mate’s nutritional value. Mate is more nutritious than green tea and studies have shown that mate can edge all the commonly used stimulants such as coffee,green tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, as it delivers more energy and nutrition.

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	Mate Factor – Organic Yerba Mate Energizing Herb Tea Chai – 20 Tea Bags
	Wisdom of the Ancients – Instant Plain Yerba Mate Tea – 2.82 oz.
	Wisdom of the Ancients – Yerba Mate Royale Tea Bags – 25 Tea Bags

Herbal teas have antioxidant properties and are generally consumed for its medicinal effects, particularly its relaxant and sedative properties.

This ancient beverage has been used to promote relaxation for years but other health benefits have been associated with it as well. Herbal teas benefits seasonal allergies, skin conditions, hypertensions, insomnia, and can actually aid in weight loss too.

In addition, regular consumption of herbal teas may help to support heart health, aid with stomach and digestive problems, provide cleansing properties for the body, promote energy and wellness, nourish the nervous system, relieve stress, enhance the immune system, provide antioxidants to the body, help to avoid colds, and stimulate the internal organs.

Although brewed in the same way as tea, herbal tea is not an actual tea as it does not come from camellia sinensis, the plant from which all teas are made. Technically herbal teas are infusions, called tisanes, and are normally made from mixtures of dried leaves, spices, seeds, nuts, barks, fruits, and flowers. All herbal teas are caffeine-free and can be consumed hot or cold.

Common herbal tea ingredients include chamomile, ginseng, ginger root, hawthorne, lemongrass, mint, parsley, pau d’arco, peppermint, red clover, rose hips, sarsaparilla, and slippery elm.

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	Tea Forte – Herbal Tea Organic Filterbags Chamomile Citron – 16 Tea Bags
	Tea Forte – Herbal Tea Organic Filterbags Wild Berry Hibiscus – 16 Tea Bags
	Traditional Medicinals – Organic Herbal Tea Burdock – 16 Tea Bags
	Good Earth Teas – Original Sweet & Spicy Herbal Tea Caffeine Free – 25 Tea Bags

The health benefits of drinking ginger tea have been known since ancient times. Ginger tea has been commonly used to treat digestive disorders but this delicious, refreshing and healthy beverage can offer many more benefits. Studies have shown that ginger tea has anti-inflammatory properties and can potentially help patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger contains natural properties which are believed to improve chronic pain and inflammation according to researchers from the University of Sydney.

Additionally, ginger tea can help improve circulation. Unlike aspirin, it has a calming effect on the stomach and it may also help stress. Ginger has been used in aromatherapy and the spicy aroma released in tea helps to promote relaxation. Some preliminary studies suggest that ginger may also help reduce cholesterol and protect against heart disease. Ginger tea has always had a reputation of being effective during infections such as colds or respiratory tract infections. Chinese studies have shown that ginger tea can work as an immunity booster and be an effective natural drink against the influenza virus. Lastly, ginger tea can help improve morning sickness and also be used as a natural mouth freshener.

Homemade ginger tea preparation is very easy. You can simply make ginger tea by peeling and slicing ginger and boiling it in water. Sliced lemon or honey can be added to provide a pleasant flavor.

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	Bigelow Tea – Herb Tea Ginger Snappish with Lemon – 20 Tea Bags
	Traditional Medicinals – Organic Ginger Tea – 16 Tea Bags
	Yogi Tea – Lemon Ginger Organic Tea Caffeine Free – 16 Tea Bags

Energy drinks’ popularity continues to grow and with so many options these days, it’s getting difficult to choose a single drink when you need a little power boost. If you are the kind of person who likes to try new things, you may want to consider trying Kombucha, a not so popular but efficient energy booster.

Kombucha is a live, raw fermented black tea which contains naturally occurring probiotics, enzymes and beneficial acids. Originated in China and later spread to Russia, Germany, Europe and the rest of the world, the kombucha culture is actually a symbiotic colony of bacteria and one or more yeasts. Kombucha contains multiple species of yeast and bacteria along with the organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids, and polyphenols produced by these microbes.

Kombucha offers many health benefits and it is believed this ancient product can help detoxify the body and energize the mind. As a result, large quantities of energy products have added kombucha as an ingredient. Plus, kombucha energy shots have rapidly gained new customers as many new users are satisfied with the results and the great tasting of this new healthy, natural energy booster product. These shots contain a mix of kombucha and other natural energy enhancers such as guarana, ginseng, vitamins B5, B6 and B12. Even better, some products are made with live, raw and organic kombucha but, just like live probiotics, refrigeration is recommended to maintain maximum potency of the product. Kombucha supplements are generally recognized as safe conventional food products and can be a nice alterative to kick some energy in your busy lifestyle.

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	Sunny Green – Kombucha Concentrate From Green Tea Unflavored – 1.93 oz.

Winter is always the perfect time of the year for hot beverages. The season is winding down but you still have plenty of time to enjoy a delicious cup of hot tea.

Lucky Vitamin is happy to inform our customers that our selection of teas has just gotten larger and better. The large expansion of the department couldn’t come at a better time as tea lovers can enjoy all the new options as well as some of the old favorites.

We have recently added hundreds of new premium herbal tea products made with the best ingredients to sooth the pallet and warm the body. And it gets even better. Save an additional 5% on all teas, just use the promotion code 5OFFTEAS at checkout.

Explore our expanded flavorful variety of name brand herbal teas ranging from subtle, sophisticated to rich and indulgent. Choose from a unique selection of natural herbal teas from dozens of premium brands, available in both, tea bags or loose tea. You can shop for black teas, green teas, chai, teas for detox or diet, holiday teas, laxative teas, mate and much more, as well as a variety of tea accessories including infusers, and tea pots.

Tea is considered healthier than coffee and most teas offer additional health benefits. Teas can help to build up the immune system, support the digestive system, help with weight loss and some teas can detox the body. Most herbal teas are caffeine free and some types may promote relaxation and can be drunk at night if you are having problems falling asleep. However, if you want to drink tea to stay awake, look for green or black teas, generally caffeinated products.

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	Mighty Leaf – Black Tea Organic Earl Grey – 15 Tea Bags
	Numi Organic – Black Tea Organic Blend Chocolate Puerh – 16 Tea Bags

Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce another top quality brand of teas: Runa.

Runa promotes healthy lifestyles and livelihoods by connecting producers and consumers through sustainable Amazonian products. The company believes that it’s time for a new kind of energy to allow us to live a stimulating life, fully engaged and full of curiosity. Sustainable energy that attracts, connects, expands, and propels us into the world with a clear mind and an open heart.

Runa is proud to introduce you to guayusa, a native Amazonian tree leaf that has been brewed like tea for thousands of years by indigenous communities. With more caffeine and double the antioxidants of any tea, guayusa offers clear, focused energy, what the native Kichwa people call “mental strength and courage.”

Runa purchases 100% of its fresh guayusa leaves from indigenous farming families, a truly unique practice in the world of tea.

Runa buys guayusa directly from the Napo Runa Artisan Association of guayusa farmers in Napo, Ecuador. Working with the Association and Fundación Runa, an Ecuadorian non-profit organization, Runa wants to ensure fair trade practices that promote the social and environmental integrity of guayusa production. Rather than exploiting producers and destroying the environment, Runa believes that businesses have the responsibility and opportunity to create livelihoods and inspire positive change. Trade is a powerful tool that can help us build deeper bonds as a global community.

Runa works with indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon to promote sustainable development. Runa accomplishes this through three main work areas: economic development, social empowerment, and environmental management.

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	Runa – Amazonian Guayusa Spice – 16 Tea Bags

Lucky Vitamin is presenting Pukka Herbs products to our customers.

Pukka offers a unique selection of teas from the spring of morning time to the calm of night time. Translated from Hindi to mean ‘authentic’, ‘genuine’ or, more colloquially, ‘top-quality’, Pukka started with little finance, but plenty of passion and was created based in the beliefs of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian art of living wisely,  and the incredible health benefits of organic herbs.

Today, Pukka has grown but continues to use only herbs from organic and sustainable sources, enjoying long-term and fair-trade bonds with suppliers. All herbs and products are certified organic by the Soil Association and the USDA and can all be traced back to the field in which they were grown.

Specially blended by herbalist Sebastian Pole, each blend is full of natural flavor and rich in the incredible benefits of organic herbs. Whether you need to rev up, wind down or simply indulge, Pukka’s intention is to create the perfect Pukka Cuppa.

In the quest to blend the most delicious teas, Pukka pays particular attention to the quality of the plants, literally going to the edge of the world to bring you the most potent, vibrant and flavor-filled herbs. Pukka has created delicious organic herbal teas to match your every mood and moment and each blend is full of flavor and rich in therapeutic benefit.

Pukka’s delicious organic herb teas have been winners at London’s prestigious Great Taste Awards, the Oscars of the tea industry, for the last five years. The brand has also received several industry awards and commendations from the Soil Association and Taste of the West.

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	Pukka Herbs – Herbal Tea Organic Three Mint – 20 Tea Bags
	Pukka Herbs – Herbal Tea Organic Cleanse – 20 Tea Bags
	Pukka Herbs – Herbal Tea Organic Vanilla Herbal Chai – 20 Tea Bags

Lucky Vitamin is happy to introduce a top quality brand of teas to our customers: Bigelow Tea.

Bigelow Tea offers an incredible selection of teas that can provide a unique and truly gratifying experience. The company believes that good flavor and product freshness should be the prime considerations in the creations of all teas.

Bigelow Tea is a family owned company which puts lots of time and attention into each and every tea made. With the primary goal of making sure you get the best tasting cup of tea possible, the company believes flavor is so important and overwrap and seal each and every tea bag in a stay fresh foil packet so that all the goodness stays in until you get ready to have a cup of tea.

Founded in 1945 by Ruth Campbell Bigelow, Ruth thought tea drinkers would enjoy a more zestfully flavored tea. Happening upon a special colonial recipe that called for tea to be blended with orange peel and spices, she decided to try to recreate what she felt sounded like a wonderful idea. After much trial and error in the family kitchen, she finally hit upon what she thought was the best-tasting recipe. After sharing samples with family, friends and acquaintances, one of them reported back that her new tea had caused nothing but constant comments.

Today, the company has grown, selling over a billion cups of tea last year, and you can find a generous selection in virtually every supermarket in the United States. Furthermore, Bigelow Tea remains committed to protecting the environment by continually striving to improve the environmental responsiveness of all packaging.

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	Bigelow Tea – Chai Tea Vanilla – 20 Tea Bags
	Bigelow Tea – Eggnogg’n Winter Tea – 20 Tea Bags
	Bigelow Tea – Herb Tea All Natural Caffeine Free Chamomile Mango – 20 Tea Bags

Lucky Vitamin is proud to present another top quality brand of tea products: Adagio.

Adagio offers gourmet leaf tea wrapped up in convenient disposable bags. Founded in 1999, Adagio Teas aims to provide consumers with unmatched quality and variety of teas. The company began with the desire to introduce customers to an array of gourmet handpicked, whole leaf teas and herbals sourced directly from growers around the world.

Many tea drinkers were accustomed to having low quality bags filled with tea dust as their only option. Adagio Teas has changed this, offering options to make delicious tea anywhere. A new conception for tea lovers, Adagio creates fresh seasonal teas with abundant flavor and intoxicating aromas, available in revolutionary teabags.

These new bags have a unique pyramid shape, providing ample room for the expansion of the large leaves that typically characterize gourmet tea. This is in sharp contrast to the typical teabag, which contains what the industry terms “dust,” the least expensive tea grade. As such, ordinary teabags yield a dark color, but little in a way of taste, a far cry from an abundance of favor found in Adagio’s new product. The bags are packaged in boxes of 15.

The teabag is an American invention born of serendipity in 1904 when a tea merchant, looking to save on the cost of mailing samples to clients, switched the packaging from metal to silk and was inundated with more requests for similarly packaged samples.

Adagio line of gourmet teabags that combine the superior flavor of loose tea with the convenience of a disposable bag is now available at our discounted prices at Lucky Vitamin.

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	Adagio – White Tea Full Leaf Organic Blueberry – 10 Tea Pyramid(s)

Lucky Vitamin is happy to present another premium, eco-friendly brand of teas for our customers: Tea Forté.

Tea Forté offers unique line of products providing the most innovative and delicious blends of tea with whole leaf teas, rough-cut herbs and flowers. Founded in 2003, Tea Forté aims to capture the “Art of Tea”. The company has consulted with chefs and restaurateurs in culinary havens worldwide to elevate a cup of tea into an extraordinary experience for all of your senses.

Tea Forté strives to offer great products and to render goodwill, delivering an experience that makes life better for people and planet. With the belief that a small cup of tea can make a big difference, Tea Forté is committed to social responsibility, sustainability and the well-being of others.

Tea Forté uses only the finest, exceptional organically-grown ingredients. All crafted teas and infusions integrate only the highest grade, leaves, healthful herbs, fruits and flowers offering a symphony of botanical benefits that deliver a diverse cup full of flavor and character. The company sources only teas that are 100% natural and do not contain petrochemicals, dyes, artificial fragrances or preservatives.

Additionally, protecting the environment is a priority for Tea Forté. All boxes are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and printed with soy ink. The Minteas and Herbal Retreat EnviroTins are made from steel, the most recyclable packaging material in the world.

Steel is among the highest sustainable form of packaging as it is a completely and endlessly recyclable loop of steel to steel, with no loss of its original properties regardless of how many times it is recycled. The Environmental Protection Agency’s reports that steel cans have the highest recycle rate of any materials, more than two-and-a-half times higher than that of most other packaging options followed by paper, paperboard, and then aluminum cans. Steel ranks as today’s most desirable, convenient, and environmentally friendly package.

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	Tea Forte – Minteas Retreat Lemongrass Yuzu – 1 oz.
	Tea Forte – Green Tea Organic Single Steeps Green Mango Peach – 12 Packet(s) CLEARANCE PRICED

If you are looking for fresh, organic yerba mate with the best flavor and richest nutrition possible, look no further. Lucky Vitamin is proud to offer Maté Factor products to our customers.

Maté Factor offers premium fresh organic yerba maté products known for their purity and flavored only with organic herbs and spices. This amazing herb from South America is a great energy booster and helps in weight management due to its thermogenic effect, which forces the body to release excess calories as heat rather than storing them as fat.

Yerba maté is similar to green tea yet higher in nutritional value and antioxidants. It contains 27% more active nutritional compounds than green tea, including: vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, Niacin (B3), B5, as well as calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, selenium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, carotene, essential fatty acids, inositol, pantothenic acid and amino acids.

Founded in 2003, Maté Factor has become one of the top selling brands of fresh, organic yerba maté as well as maté accessories. You can find yerba maté in many health food stores and on websites but very few places offer maté accessories.

Lucky Vitamin carries the best selection of maté accessories, including gourds, bombillas and drinking straws. Maté Factor gourds are harvested and prepared in the traditional fashion, naturally treated and individually decorated on the outside by a craftsman. The finished gourd, being natural, will have its own unique characteristics, both on the inside and on the outside. A top-quality gourd is essential for a true yerba maté experience.

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	Mate Factor – Organic Yerba Mate Loose Herb Tea Dark Roast – 12 oz.
	Mate Factor – Liquid Energy Yerba Mate with Guarana Alcohol Free – 2 oz.

Lucky Vitamin is happy to introduce another top quality brand of teas: Twinings of London.

Twinings of London offers a distinctive selection of premium teas, from traditional black tea to exotic Chai tea, oolong blends and several finest herbal teas. All Twinings teas are organic and fair trade certified.

Twinings was one the first companies to introduce tea drinking to the English. Twinings’ founder, Thomas Twining, had a vision in 1706 to import the finest teas for London’s most discerning tea drinkers. He first began selling tea from premises on The Strand in London. Word of this exotic, new drink quickly spread and, more than 300 years later, Twinings has upheld that vision, delivering a collection of the finest teas enjoyed by tea drinkers around the world.

Thomas Twining’s pledge to create exceptional teas for everyone has remained the company’s cornerstone for generations and the Twining family has contributed much in established tea drinking as the well loved tradition it is today.

Twinings’ expert blenders source only the finest leaves cultivated to exacting standards by trusted growers around the world. From these tea gardens, the company hand-select the leaves that will shape your next Twinings tea moment.

Drinking tea is a global pleasure. Similarly, producing tea is a global initiative, providing jobs for millions of people around the world. Twinings of London Ethical Tea Partnership works to ensure fair living and working conditions on member tea estates, so you can be sure the tea you buy from the members of Twinings partnership has been produced in a socially responsible way.

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Cold weather calls for hot beverages. Every year we switch from cold refreshing beverages to hot warming choices such as hot tea and hot chocolate.

Everyone has a favorite hot beverage, particularly for the winter. Some people don’t drink tea unless it’s cold outside. Some other people switch from smoothies and fresh juices to hot cocoa during the winter months.

Coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate are the most popular hot beverages in the winter.

However, cappuccino, lattes, mochas and new options such as chai, soy latte, and mochaccino have made the selection even more interesting.

Whichever your choice may be, it’s time to warm your insides and Lucky Vitamin has the perfect selection of top quality hot beverages for you. Choose from a complete selection of natural herbal teas from several premium brands, available in both, tea bags or loose tea.

Tea is considered healthier than coffee and most teas offer additional health benefits. Teas can be used to build up the immune system, to support the digestive system, and to detox the body.  Other teas can help with weight loss and some teas have been used as laxative for many years.

Most herbal teas are caffeine free but if the reason you drink tea is to keep you awake, look for a green or black tea, generally caffeinated products. Some teas may promote relaxation and could be drunk at night if you are having problems falling asleep.

If you don’t like tea, no problem. Lucky offers a sensational line of hot cocoa products. You can find hot cocoa in all forms and types, regular, organic, unsweetened, raw form and much more.

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	Green & Black’s Organic – Hot Chocolate Drink With Bittersweet Dark Chocolate – 5.3 oz.
	Keurig – Cafe Escapes Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa 12 K-Cups – 6.35 oz.
	Triple Leaf Tea – Ginger Tea – 20 Tea Bags

Customers should always be aware of suspicious weight loss products. If it looks too good to be true, most likely, it doesn’t work. Lose 30 pounds in 2 weeks? No thanks, do your body a favor and stay away from this type of diet.

It’s important to remember that a healthy weight loss program is the best way to drop some pounds off and get in shape. Losing weight should be done gradually and not drastically. A three-month diet program sounds a lot healthier than a two-week plan. Plus, you are more likely to keep the weight off after a longer diet plan than when you quickly lose weight.

The perfect weight loss formula is the “so famous” combination of healthy diet and regular exercise. However, a traditional Chinese tea can help you maximize results.

Oolong (Camellia sinensis) is a traditional and unique Chinese tea, among the most popular types of teas in China. Oolong is a mix of black and green tea but it has a taste more akin to green tea than to black tea. The name oolong tea is translated from the Chinese name, meaning “black dragon tea”. Its unique taste has neither the rosy, sweet aroma of black tea, nor the stridently grassy vegetal notes that typify green tea. It is commonly brewed to be strong, with the bitterness leaving a sweet aftertaste.

Studies have confirmed that regular consumption of Oolong tea may result in body weight reduction. Some properties found in Oolong tea may induce the body to burn its own fat for energy. Additionally, Oolong can be an excellent product to support those trying to cut carbohydrates from their diet.

In addition, Oolong tea is known to have numerous health benefits including the ability to reduce risk of heart disease, lower your triglyceride levels and even stave off the onset of type II diabetes.

While naturally prepared, Oolong tea is practically free of calories and contains just fractional grams of carbohydrates per serving.

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	Uncle Lee’s Tea – Imperial Organic Oolong Tea – 18 Tea Bags