Brighten your day with this sophisticated, single estate tea from one of India"s first organic tea gardens. Nestled in the Western Ghats Mountains, Oothu"s surrounding rainforest is home to a tiger reserve and many other endangered species. The taste is crisp and lively with a sunny color sure to inspire. Every purchase supports the Jane Goodall Institute, a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. The Institute is also recognized for establishing innovative community-centered conservation programs in Africa, as well as Jane Goodall"s Roots & Shoots, its international youth program. Choice Organic Teas are certified as organically grown by QAI, Inc. an independent third party recognized by the USDA. Every aspect of the cultivation, handling and packaging is carefully inspected to insure the integrity of this product from the gardens of origin to your cup. Choice Organic Teas come from gardens tended by traditional methods, without the use of chemicals. This Fair Trade tea is independently certified by TransFair USA. Fair Trade Certified products directly support a better life for workers on estates and plantations committed to social responsibility, community development, and environmental stewardship. For every kilo of tea it purchases from Fair Trade Certified gardens, Choice Organic Teas pays an additional premium directly to worker-managed funds, empowering workers to improve their own lives and their community. By choosing Fair Trade tea, you are directly contributing to the livelihood of tea growing communities. The box and its contents are fully biodegradable. We use unbleached, natural fiber tea bags, paper envelopes and 100% recycled paperboard. We buy wind power to offset all of our electricity use.