Other than choosing an herbal, decaffeinated teas are a great option for evening or for those sensitive to caffeine who want to stay away from stimulants, but at the same time yearn for the great taste of actual tea. Ever notice how that decaf tea bag just doesn’t hit the spot? You may or may not be aware that decaffeinated beverages like coffee and tea are often processed with harsh chemicals such as formaldehyde in order to rid it of caffeine. This process also strips many of the antioxidants and health benefits from the products.

In our search to provide healthy teas and herbs, we wanted to find a decaffeinated product line but could not conscientiously carry formaldehyde washed products. Not sure about you, but doesn’t sound all that appealing to me.

The answer was provided when we collaborated with a company that only uses a natural process involving CO2 to remove the caffeine from teas. No chemical solvents are used. Alternatively, naturally occurring CO2 in a circulation process is used which carefully uses high pressure and temperature to extract the caffeine. This binds with the caffeine and basically washes it away without stripping all the great antioxidants and rich flavor from the tea leaves. The result is an uncompromised cup of tea with full depth of flavor and no chemical overtones. Now doesn’t that sound much more appetizing?

[This is an archived post and some of the information below may no longer reflect Discover Teas' current situation.] While Discover Teas is still in business, we no longer have either of our brick and mortar locations. Please continue to support Discover Teas online for your tea needs shipped to your door!

Hard to believe it's been two years already! March 2011 we opened our doors in Williamsburg Virginia and were pleasantly surprised at the warm welcome from the community as well as visitors. It just goes to show how many neglected tea drinkers there really were out there! We are on a mission to remedy that. Year after year, month after month, we ask ourselves how can we do things better, how can we provide more, how can we make a bigger positive impact in people's lives. For us, it's all about the customer and creating a positive, unique experience with tea. The beauty of tea is vast, and it's such a joy to share our passion of tea with others! In our own small way, I like to believe we are making a difference and making the world a better place...spreading love one cup at a time.

We would be honored to have you come celebrate our anniversary with us on Saturday, March 16 at our Williamsburg Lounge. We will have a tea ceremony at 11am, live music at 2, tea tasting and treates all day, as well as give-aways and specials. Here we go! Two years and counting!!