Description
$1 from every pouch purchased is donated to Old Dog Haven, a Washington State non-profit shelter for abandoned senior dogs. Learn more about their work here.
The Bernese Mountain Dog, a mountain hound hailing from the Swiss alps, is one who’s size might deceive you. Unlike their high-energy Lab and Golden Retriever brethren, this big dog is among the most mellow, calm-tempered dogs out there. They have energy, yes, and will gladly join you for a long hike, but are generally known for their docile nature. What better pup than the Bernese Mountain Dog, with its quiet nature and big size, to represent the Decaf Earl Gray, with its low caffeine content yet big flavor?
Earl Gray Tea is among the most popular blends in the world, a combination of black tea and oil of bergamot. Our Decaf variety keeps the strong flavor and flavor but removes the caffeine. Just remember: this tea is ‘decaf,’ not ‘caffeine-free.’ Like decaf coffee, it is impossible to fully extract the caffeine from a tea leaf. If you prefer something completely caffeine-free, check out our line of herbal teas, which are not made from the Camellia sinensis plant.
Not all teas are made equal, and this is especially true for decaf teas. We only sell decaf teas using the CO2 decaffeination process. This is important, whether you buy decaf tea from us or someone else, you want to make sure they use the CO2 process. Why? The brief explanation is that there are two ways to decaffeinate teas; the CO2 method, which we exclusively use, and the Ethyl Acetate method, which we will never sell because we’d frankly never drink it ourselves. Both harness a similar concept, namely use of something to bond to the caffeine molecules and remove them from the leaves. However, the CO2 method uses the gas CO2 which is all around us, which your own body produces, and the Ethyl Acetate method uses, well, Ethyl Acetate (also found in electronics cleaning products and nail polish removers). Most decaf teas, especially those produced in large-scale quantities and sold in bags in grocery stores or to restaurants, uses the Ethyl Acetate method. If you had your choice of drinking a tea treated with CO2 and a tea treated with Ethyl Acetate, which would you choose?
Bernese Mountain Dog Decaf Earl Gray
Ingredients: Decaf Black Tea, Cornflower Petals, Natural flavors
Caffeine: Decaffeinated with CO2 Process
Recommended Brewing: Steep one teaspoon per one cup serving in boiling water for three minutes. Re-steeping recommended.
