
100% biodegradable tea bags
As part of an eco-friendly approach, Camellia Sinensis produces its tea bags in a woven mesh filter derived from corn starch, PLA or polylactic acid, 100% biodegradable in industrial composting (T> 60 ° C). Therefore, our teabags can be deposited directly in the compost bins managed by your municipality.
What is polylactic acid?
In fact, this material, used among others in surgery, food packaging and 3D printing, is obtained by lactic fermentation of glucose, derived from corn starch. It does not contain hazardous substances such as endocrine disruptors, does not generate dangerous gases such as dioxin when burnt (it is decomposed into carbon dioxide and water), and is also antibacterial and antifungus.
Did you know that we produce our own tea bags?
For over 5 years, we have all the necessary equipment to produce our teabags and we have been using since the beginning of this project only bags made from plant fibers. Those are made out of PLA, which is a material that is approved by the FDA (United States) and that respects the European norms, which are the strictest in the world.
It is also good to know that many of our packaging is now completely compostable (tisane bags, take-away containers, teabags), and we will work on the entire range for 2020. To be continued...
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Exploration (box of 9 different teabags)
Ready for some freshness and diversity? Here are nine of our classics to taste at your leisure. A complete collection of teas, flavoured teas and herbal teas to help you both define your preferences and please the most difficult guest. Each teabag a new discovery.
Earl Grey Organic & Fairtrade (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
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Chai Camellia Organic (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
Directly inspired by our numerous tea trips to India, our house-blend chai tea is a true classic in style.
Assam Breakfast (Banaspaty) Organic & Fairtrade (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
Its liquor is straightforward and full-bodied with aromas typical of tobacco, malt and fruit (prunes). With or without a cloud of milk! A comforting tea for mornings or dessert.
Rooibos Zeste Éclair (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
The rocky mountains where this Rooibos grows leave no traces in its light and refreshing brew. This version, embellished with pieces of grapefruit and lemongrass, is refreshing like a sunrise over the Cederberg mountains in South Africa.
Jasmine Pearls (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
Eight lots of fresh jasmine flowers will be used to perfume this Chinese green tea, rich in buds.
Sublime Chamomile Organic (bag of 50 teabags)
Rose and chamomile harmonize their aromatics with a zesty lemongrass finish. This herbal infusion exudes a heady and dreamy fragrance. Sweet, seductive and well balanced.
Sencha Nagashima Organic (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
This high fired Japanese Sencha has dark glossy leaves and gives a clear light yellow liquor, full and sweet, vegetal and zesty. Roasted and cereal notes develop into a fresh floral finish.
Sencha Nagashima Organic (bag of 50 teabags)
This high fired Japanese Sencha has dark glossy leaves and gives a clear light yellow liquor, full and sweet, vegetal and zesty. Roasted and cereal notes develop into a fresh floral finish.
Jasmine Pearls (bag of 50 teabags)
Eight lots of fresh jasmine flowers will be used to perfume this Chinese green tea, rich in buds.
Tea Studio Nilgiri Coonoor (bag of 50 teabags)
These large, dark, metallic leaves come from the blue mountains of the Nilgiris, in Southern India. It is a stunning example of a tea from this category and is sure to please fans of light and aromatic black teas. Fruity (candied papaya, peach) and lightly floral (osmanthus) bouquet.
GRAND CRU Qi Lan Wuyi (bag of 50 teabags)
This Chinese Wulong from the Wuyi Mountains (Fujian) was cultivated and harvested by the very skilled Ms. Huang in stunning her high-altitude garden. Her meticulous work is obvious at every stages of the process all the way to your cup.
Chai Camellia Organic (Bag of 50 Teabags)
Directly inspired by our numerous tea trips to India, our house-blend chai tea is a true classic in style.
Si Ji Chun (bag of 50 teabags)
Now offered in individual teabags, our Si Ji Chun contains the same Taiwanese wulong tea leaves as our loose leaf Si Ji Chun.
Rooibos Zeste Éclair (Bag of 50 Teabags)
The rocky mountains where this Rooibos grows leave no traces in its light and refreshing brew. This version, embellished with pieces of grapefruit and lemongrass, is refreshing like a sunrise over the Cederberg mountains in South Africa.
Earl Grey Organic & Fairtrade (bag of 50 teabags)
You'll be spellbound after one sip of this English classic scented with a natural flavouring extracted from organic Italian bergamot.
Genmaicha Organic (bag of 50 teabags)
Genmaicha is a traditional Japanese blend of green tea leaves and grilled rice.
Assam Breakfast (Banaspaty) Organic & Fairtrade Teabags (bag of 50 teabags)
The Assam Breakfast's liquor is straightforward and full-bodied with aromas typical of tobacco, malt and fruit (prunes). With or without a cloud of milk! A comforting tea for mornings or dessert.
Mint Organic (bag of 50 teabags)
This in-house blend of spearmint and peppermint releases a refreshing infusion. Certified Organic, this herbal blend creates a moment of calm and comfort at any time of the day.
GRAND CRU Darjeeling First Flush (bag of 50 teabags)
Now offered in individual teabags, our organic Darjeeling First flush from a spring harvest.
Mint Organic (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
This in-house blend of spearmint and peppermint releases a refreshing infusion. Certified Organic, this herbal blend creates a moment of calm and comfort at any time of the day.
Sublime Chamomile Organic (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
Rose and chamomile harmonize their aromatics with a zesty lemongrass finish. This herbal infusion exudes a heady and dreamy fragrance. Sweet, seductive and well balanced.
GRAND CRU Gyokuro Okabe (bag of 50 teabags)
Here is a "Precious Dew" from the Shizuoka region in Japan produced from the Samidori cultivar, often used to make Gyokuro and Matcha.
Huiming Organic (box of 50 teabags in individual envelopes)
Our selection of tea bags contains the same teas that we offer loose leaf in our catalogue. The pyramid form liberates the leaves' rich flavours revealing the freshness of the tea. Each box contains 50 teabags of 2.5 grams.
La Sublime Organic (Box of 10 in individual envelope)
Rose and chamomile harmonize their aromatics with a zesty lemongrass finish. This herbal infusion exudes a heady and dreamy fragrance. Sweet, seductive and well balanced.
Huiming Organic (bag of 50 teabags)
Our selection of teabags contains the same teas that we offer loose leaf in our catalogue. The pyramid form liberates the leaves' rich flavours revealing the freshness of the tea. Each pack contains 50 bags.