Packaging
How do I read the expiration date?
Do you use recycled materials in your packaging?
Why are all Traditional Medicinals tea bags individually wrapped and sealed?
How do I read the expiration date?
We put a three-year shelf life from the date of manufacture on our tea boxes. The left side panel of the box states "Best if Used By – Expiration Date/Lot" and these series of letters and numbers indicate the expiration date. I.E. if your carton reads APR11 R 1988 this indicates that the tea is fresh through April 2011. (The 0 1988 is the lot number).
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Do you use recycled materials in your packaging?
Our tea cartons are printed on 100% recycled paperboard (at least 55% verified post-consumer waste). We strongly encourage recycling. When finished, please flatten the carton and include it with other household paper or cardboard for recycling.
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Why are all Traditional Medicinals tea bags individually wrapped and sealed?
We pack each tea bag into a tamper-evident, oxygen and moisture barrier sealed overwrap, which prevents deterioration of components and is essential for preserving the stability of herbal ingredients. Exposure to air, light and humidity has a measurable negative impact on the quality of cut, dried herbs. The sealed teabag overwrap assures that the potency of the herbs remains intact until they reach the teacup, which is an important consideration when using teas for self care. Our teas are made with pharmacopoeial quality herbs and it is essential to protect their potency. Once herbs are cut and dried, their quality diminishes considerably if not stored and sealed properly. The overwrap is not excessive packaging for a pharmacopoeial quality herbal tea but rather an absolute requirement for shelf life stability - we want to make sure the tea will be reliable.
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