Tea Basics
How to Read a Tea Product Label
Origin, grade, format, ingredients and brewing notes — what to look for before you buy.
By WellnessBrew EditorialPublished Updated 4 min read
A tea label can tell you a lot — if you know where to look. Here are the details we check first when adding a tea to WellnessBrew.
What to look for
- Tea type and whether it is a true tea or herbal infusion.
- Origin — country or region, when stated.
- Format — loose leaf, bags, powder, sachets.
- Ingredients — especially for blends and flavoured teas.
- Brewing guidance — temperature, quantity and time.
- Pack date or best-before date for freshness.
Treat claims carefully
Be cautious about bold health promises. Tea is a wonderful everyday drink, but labels that claim to cure, detox or guarantee results should be treated sceptically.
Sources & notes
- WellnessBrew editorial policy
This article is general information, not medical advice. Spotted an error? Let us know.
