Quali-tea

At our Convention this weekend my parents got an interesting book, The Better World Shopping Guide, by Ellis Jones. The book and its companion website, Better World Shopper, ranks things according to five criteria:

1. Human rights
2. The environment
3. Animal protection
4. Community involvement
5. Social justice

Of the many companies, products and categories it lists, tea is one of them! Many of the teas in this chart I have tried but some are new to me. The book has some other teas listed also.

At a quick glance of the online listing, I have tried these oolong teas:

• Choice
• Numi
• Republic of Tea (I love their Wuyi Oolong)
• Tazo (see yesterday's blog)
• Twinings
• Stash
• Bigelow

According to them, I need to try:

• Tao of Tea
• Honest Tea (great oolong name but sweetened)

I hope this helps you in your search for quali-tea!

Meanwhile last night I continued my Teavana rut by buying their new Toasted Nut Brulee Oolong Tea, which is a oolong/rooibos blend. It's naturally sweet, nutty and very tasty. I might add some Formosa oolong next time though to make it a bit more oolongish.

This morning I wanted one of my favorites, Rishi tea's Citron Oolong. "A signature Rishi blend of high-grown jasmine scented oolong tea cured with rare blossoms, aromatic herbs and succulent citrus fruit designed to refresh and rejuvenate." Mom loves it too and doesn't mind the jasmine since the citrus balances it out so we're both happy.