Facts and FAQs

 

Tea Facts

 

Other Frequently Asked Questions

 

Tea Facts

 

Best Brewing - Hot Tea
Recommended for all Kalahari Teas.

  1. Fill a kettle with fresh, cold water and heat it to a rolling boil.
  2. Place one tea sachet at the bottom of your cup.
  3. Fill one cup with 8oz of hot water from the kettle. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Kalahari encourages you to experiment to discover your favored steeping time.
  4. Enjoy (but careful – it’s hot!).

 

Best Brewing – Iced Tea
Recommended for all Red and Energy Teas.

  1. Fill a kettle with fresh, cold water and heat it to a rolling boil.
  2. Please 3 tea sachets at the bottom of a pitcher.
  3. Fill the pitcher with 2 cups of hot water from the kettle. Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Kalahari encourages you to experiment to discover your favored steeping time.
  4. After removing tea bags, add an additional 2 cups of cold water.
  5. Chill and Enjoy (makes roughly 5 servings).

 

About Red Tea
At the feet of the majestic Cederberg Mountains in the western part of the tip of South Africa, fragrant valleys of oranges and lemons share space with a well-kept secret – the rooibos herb.

Aspalathus linearis, commonly known as rooibos, is a bright, fragrant shrub that blooms brilliant yellow. Fields of it sway in balmy South African winds, looking like a lush green version of the sagebrush of our western prairies sprinkled liberally with yellow stars.

Fermented and dried under the hot African sun, the soft, needle-like leaves of the rooibos shrub turn a rich shade of red. And the result is a delightful, lightly smoky, soft red effusion that, drunk hot or cold, serves up a healthy dose of anti-oxidants, potassium, and other minerals. And it’s naturally free of caffeine.

Health Benefits of Red Tea
Rooibos is full of health benefits, and has been used for years by people with irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension, and even allergies. Not just a great natural remedy, Roobios

  • is rich in flavonoids and polyphenols.
  • contains SOD (superoxide dismutase), a powerful anti-oxidant, as well as other anti-oxidants not found in other teas. Anti-oxidants fight free radicals in the body
  • helping slow the process of aging and the decline of the immune system.
  • supplements the daily amounts of calcium, manganese and especially fluoride, needed for the development of strong teeth and bones.
  • contains zinc and alpha-hydroxy acid, which promote healthy skin and magnesium which is necessary for a healthy nervous system.
  • is low in tannin and therefore does not prohibit the absorption of iron and proteins into the body.
  • contains no oxalic acid, it can be drunk freely by people suffering from kidney stones.
  • has a soothing effect on the skin, relieving itching and certain skin irritations like eczema, diaper rash and acne when directly applied to the affected area.

 

Please note that our ChocoLatté products do not contain milk or sugar, but the all natural ingredients including cocoa provide a delicious hint of chocolate in both the aroma and taste.

 

About ChocoLatté Tea
Kalahari ChocoLatté Tea uses cacao nibs, a pure raw chocolate. Known as the soul of chocolate, the nib is the edible part of the cocoa bean after it’s been harvested, dried, fermented, roasted and hulled.

For thousands of years, the cacao tree has grown naturally in the Amazon basin. The cacao bean was so prized by ancient cultures that as far back as 1000 BC it was utilized for it’s medicinal qualities. In some civilizations cacao beans were actually used as money.

 

Health Benefits of ChocoLatté Tea
New scientific studies have discovered that dark chocolate and tea contain an abundance of healthy flavonoids call catechins.

These catechins are naturally occurring polyphenol antioxidants known for their protective effects against destructive molecules called free radicals – atoms that can cause premature aging, cancer, heart disease, stroke and degenerative illness.

Kalahari ChocoLatté Tea combines the powerful cell-protecting antioxidants of tea and chocolate to provide this innovative double dose of health enhancing wellness.

 

About Energy Tea
All Kalahari Energy Teas contain Guarana, a natural herb found in the Amazonian rainforest. It was discovered centuries ago, deep in the Amazon Basin by Maué Indians who used its natural sources of caffeine as an energizer to increase mental alertness, fight fatigue and increase stamina and physical endurance. Research has found guarana to be an effective energy boost.

All Kalahari Energy Teas also have Eleuthro Root as a key ingredient. Eleuthro Root is a member of the ginseng family, although of a different genus than other popular ginsengs such as American ginseng and Panax. It’s considered to be an “adaptogen” – an overall body stabilizer that may help individuals cope with physical and emotional stress, revitalize endurance, reduce fatigue and improve coordination and reaction time.

Each Energy tea is specially blended to keep you fueled for life’s safari.

 

Health Benefits of Energy Tea
As an adaptogen, Eleuthro Root naturally increases resistance to stress, improves vitality, and promotes homeostasis in the body.

Guarana is a natural stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to prevent fatigue and break down lactic acid – making it an excellent natural energy source.

 

Other Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the nutritional information of your teas?
Below is the nutritional info on all of our teas.

  • Calories 1-3 (depending on brewing technique - the longer you brew and if you squeeze the bag after brewing will extract one or two more calories)
  • Total Fat less than 1g
  • Total Carbs 0g
  • Sugars 0g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Protein 0g
  • Caffeine less than 20 mg

 

Where is my order?
Please send a detailed email inquiry to: info@kalahariusa.com and we will get back to you.

 

There was a problem with my order. What do I do?
Please send a detailed email inquiry to: info@kalahariusa.com and we will get back to you.

 

Do you still carry Fruit Trekker bars?
No. They are no longer available in the USA. Kalahari Tea has decided to focus solely on blending and providing high quality teas.

 

Where can I buy the tea in my area?
Kalahari Teas are available at most Publix grocery stores. Otherwise, we encourage you to shop online at: www.kalaharitea.com

 

I am having issues ordering on your website. What do I do?
Please email contact@kalahariusa.com with a detailed explanation of the issue, your phone number, and a good time to call you back.

 

How can I receive free tea samples?
We don’t provide free tea samples on request, but if you send us your mailing address we will include you on our mailing list and occasionally send out product samples.

Send an email to info@kalahariusa.com and request to be added to our mailing list.

 

Are all of the teas gluten free?
Yes.

 

Should I really be charged taxes for my online order?
Yes, if you are located Georgia, Pennsylvania or Canada you will be charged sales tax during check out.

 

When I opened my box of tea and there were torn bags inside?
We provide a 100% Satisfaction guarantee. Please return the unused portion of your product to our corporate office located at: 130 W. Wieuca Road NE, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30340 along with an explanation of the issue and we’ll replace it free of charge.

 

I have tea that expired and I want to know it is okay to still drink it.
Yes! You can still drink Kalahari tea even if it has expired, but it might not be as strong as before. Try putting two tea bags in the hot water instead of one in order to maximize the taste.

 

Do Kalahari teas have caffeine?
With the exception of our Red Teas without cocoa nibs (which have trace amounts of caffeine; 1000 parts per million) our teas do have some caffeine – less than 20mg per serving.

 

How can I taste a few different teas?
Check our website because from time to time we sell Tea Tasters that include a variety of teas.

 

Do you give bulk discounts?
Yes, for 6 boxes of the same tea. There is not currently a discount for 6 boxes of more than one type of tea.

 

How can I get a coupon/discount code?
We don’t provide coupons for in-store purchases. However, from time-to-time you can get a discount code via our newsletter which is available by signing up on our e-mailing list:
http://www.kalaharitea.com/pages/become-a-penpal/become-a-penpal.php

 

Do you add sugar to any of your teas?
No. We do not add sugar to any of our teas.