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All About Custom Co-Pak Tea
Tea is the most popular beverage in the world, aside from plain water. In America, tea consumption in all categories is rising- especially in the area of green teas and specialty teas. There are literally thousands of different teas available, and the more you learn about them, the more you realize how much more there is to know! The following is a summary of useful tea info that we have prepared to help you learn about the complexities of this amazing beverage.
Where does tea come from?
All tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis bush, known as the Tea Plant. The leaves and buds of the tea plants are plucked several times per year, usually by hand. The different pickings are referred to as "flushes", so you will notice that some teas are sold as "second flush" etc. to indicate when they were picked. The different flushes will have different flavor characteristics. Once picked, the tea can be processed into black tea, oolong tea, green tea or white tea.
Green, black, oolong or white?
Black tea was invented in China in the Ming dynasty as a way to keep tea fresh when it was being exported long distances. As tea had a long distance to travel before reaching America, it's not surprising that we mostly consume black tea. However, most of the world consumes green tea. Many Americans are beginning to branch out and enjoy teas from all categories, and green tea drinking is especially on the rise! The main difference between the categories of tea is based on oxidization. Basically, oxidization is the process where the tealeaf interacts with oxygen and turns dark. (You can think of this process as similar to what happens when you take a bite out of an apple, and the inside turns dark.) Green tea is unoxidized, black tea is oxidized, and oolong tea is semi-oxidized. Some older tea literature may refer to the oxidization process as "fermentation", but this is an incorrect term for the process that is actually occurring. Here is an oversimplification of the tea-making process: To make black tea, the leaf is crushed up a bit to allow the juices to interact with the oxygen, and the leaf is left to sit for several hours. Then, the tealeaf is heated up, to halt the oxidization process. To make green tea, the leaf is heated soon after picking, to prevent oxidization from occurring. Oolong tea is semi-oxidized, so the leaf is allowed to sit for maybe 2-4 hours, before being heated up to halt oxidization. The amount of oxidization will effect the flavor and appearance of the tea. Longer oxidization will make an oolong darker and more similar in taste to a black tea, and shorter oxidization will make an oolong more similar in nature to a green tea. White tea is the least processed of all teas. Only the unopened buds are used, and they are merely withered and dried.
What about Custom Co-Paks herbal tea?
Although herbal tea is prepared in a similar way to regular tea, it is not really "tea" at all. To truly be tea, the leaves must come from the Camillia Sinensis bush. Herbal teas usually contain herbs, fruits, spices, flowers or leaves from other plants, but no leaves from the true tea plant. As a result, herbal teas are more properly called infusions, or tisanes. Because herbal teas do not contain any tealeaves, they are nearly always caffeine free. Also, herbal teas do not necessarily have the same health benefits as regular tea.
Caffeine & Antioxidants
All tea naturally contains caffeine, whether it's green, black, oolong or white tea. Since all tea comes from the same plant, it's not surprising that all tea shares similar characteristics. The exact caffeine content of tea is unfortunately, a matter still up for debate. On average, green teas have slightly less caffeine than black. However, any specific green tea could have more or less caffeine than any specific black tea. Some sources site dramatic caffeine differences between the different categories of teas, greatly confusing the matter. Luckily, all the research seems to agree that tea contains only about 1/3 of the caffeine found in coffee. Antioxidants are properties found in some foods that can reduce your risk of getting cancer and heart disease. All tea is high in antioxidants, but there is still debate over whether certain teas contain more antioxidants than others.
Grades of Tea
Tea grading is based on the size of the leaf and types of leaves included in the tea. Though leaf size is an important quality factor, it is not, by itself, a guarantee of quality. Teas are often designated as OP or FOP. These designations are part of the grading system used for whole leaf black teas and refer to the leaf size and amount of tip in the tea. Pekoe means teas picked as 2 leaves & a bud. OP, or Orange Pekoe, is a full-leaf tea with no tip or buds. FOP, or Flowery Orange Pekoe, is a longer leaf than an OP and has some buds. Grading systems and terminology vary with tea type and country. Generally, the more whole the leaf is and the more buds it contains, the higher the grade of tea.
Black Tea Leaf Grades
P Pekoe smaller, shorter leave than OP
OP Orange Pekoe long, thin, tightly rolled leaves
FOP Flowery Orange Pekoe longer leaf than an OP but not as tightly rolled
GFOP Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe FOP with some golden tips
TGFOP Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe GFOP with more golden tips
FTGOP Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Better quality TGFOP teas
BOP Broken Orange Pekoe OP leaves that are broken
FBOP Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe FOP leaves that are broken
Green Tea Grades
There is no uniform grading system for green teas, but the better quality green consist of a leaf & bud, then 2 leaves & a bud and so on.
Organic Teas
Organic means that the tea was grown without the use of any artificial pesticides and herbicides, and that the estate has gone through a certification process to ensure you of this fact. Sometimes organic teas cost more than non-organic teas. The difference is in the flavor, but also due to the fact that organic crops are often smaller than non-organic crops, and because organic gardens have undergone more expenses to meet the certification requirements.
Decaffeinated Teas
Decaffeinated tea is different from herbal tea. Herbal tea is usually naturally caffeine free. Decaffeinated tea is regular tea (usually green or black) that has undergone processing to have most of the caffeine removed from it. Unfortunately, decaffeination often removes some of the tea's natural flavor along with the caffeine. Most of our teas are decaffeinated through a chemical-free process called the CO2 process.
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All About Custom Co-Pak's Private Label Tea Packaging
Private label tea packs numerous marketing and sales benefits.
The basics of any good marketing plan are simple: Increase your customer base, increase the frequency of repeat sales and increase the average expenditure. The question is how?
Designed to display and imprint your image and developed around your target market, a promotional private label tea brand may be the answer.
Private label tea packaging is a cost effective method to market any size business.
Resellers turn to Custom Co-Pak for both private label services and a competitive advantage. Private label production builds trust in a brand by selecting and custom blending extraordinary teas for flavor, aroma, and quality. Exciting new products are designed to fit the customers unique needs and compliment their business image.
Private label producers serve a diverse customer base and each benefit by selling a private label brand. From a nutrition center prescribing the health benefits of organic herbal tea, to an elegant teahouse serving a taste of luxury for tea connoisseurs, a brand can be developed to reflect and project your image.
You dont have to be a reseller to capitalize on the rewards of a unique identity. The private label extends into the service industry to enhance professional services and corporate image.
Private Label Tea Packaging to Build Your Brand
Private label tea packaging and custom herbal tea to set your company apart.
Private label tea packaging- steeped in knowledge and inspiration. At Custom Co-Pak we strive for the highest standard in both areas. From a palette of the finest quality green tea, black tea, oolong tea, white and herbal teas from around the world, our private label tea and custom herbals are meticulously designed and hand-blended to offer an exceptional taste experience infused into every cup of tea. In an age of artifice, sharing a simple cup of naturally flavorful tea can change the world, one moment at a time.
Premium private label tea is a luxury item that anyone can afford. When you work with Custom Co-Pak to bring a new private label signature blend tea product to your customers, you will have brought them a moment of calm, a taste of the sublime, and a chance to catch their breath as they sip and reflect over a cup of your brand private label custom tea.
A signature private label tea or custom herbal blend strengthens brand identity.
Brand your spa with unique private label tea packaging, introduce an inspired private label tea or herbal product line to your market, promote your teahouse or coffee shop with your own private label tea - we have the skills to work with you to design the private label tea or herbal brands that will perfectly compliment your business image. We partner with businesses of all size and need to add a profitable and premium private label tea product to your bottom line.
Manufacturing wholesale private label tea that works for your company is our sole focus. When you partner with Custom Co-Pak, you receive the most exceptional tea, meticulously packaged and labeled, produced and shipped in a timely manner, at a price that works for your business.
Small business branding through private label tea packaging conclusively builds company and product recognition. Positioning your unique product through private label tea aimed at your target market results in an effective, low cost marketing strategy. It is the solution to getting customers into your store and back again and again. If your company is competing by selling other tea brands, consider the promotional benefits of your own proprietary private label tea.
Small business branding through private label tea packaging is powerful marketing!
Your private label tea brand brings business to your door.
Differentiating your product as a unique tea or herbal brand enables you to compete on non-price factors such as quality. This is a smart move for a small business because typically they cannot achieve sales volume levels to be a low price favorite.
Stocking name brand tea bag products does little to entice consumers into your brick and mortar or online store. National tea brands are widely distributed and can be purchased almost anywhere. A private label tea will bring customers to your place of business, as your brand is exclusive. As an additional benefit, every time a customer opens and enjoys your private label tea, they are reminded of where the product was purchased.
Small businesses do not have abundant resources to spend on large marketing and advertising campaigns like their national competitors. Your proprietary private label tea blend is an appealing package and an excellent advertising channel. You gain exposure, and get the word out about your labeled tea chest business and product.
Your own brand is what sets you apart from your competitors and builds brand loyalty. Differentiating your product as a unique brand also enables you to
Compete on non-price factors such as quality. A smart move for small business because typically, they cannot achieve sales volume levels to be a low price favorite. Of course, customers will not rush back to your store and beat down the door for a label. Establishing private label tea and herb brands with the highest quality product is essential for repeat sales.
Private Label Tea Branding Says a Lot about Your Business
A brand is a powerful tool in your hands, a visual image that encapsulates a perceived value associated with your company, product or service by customers and potential customers. As competition intensifies, small business owners are realizing the power of branding through private label as part of an ingenious business strategy.
Owning your private label tea brand is not only an alluring marketing and sales tool, it makes good small business sense. Wholesalers of private label products offer resellers and diverse others the opportunity to build recognition for their own company and product, as well as develop customer loyalty.
The bottom line is that you will drive revenue and increase profit with your branded private label tea.
Your Brand is Our Specialty.
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