Numi Organic Chinese Breakfast Tea — 100 Biodegradable Tea Bags, High-Caffeine Yunnan Black Tea, Full-Bodied Malt & Floral Notes

This Chinese Breakfast blend highlights the rich heritage of Yunnan tea with hand-plucked, larger leaves that produce a balanced, tiger's-eye-colored infusion. Sourced through Numi's Verified Fair Labor program and certified organic, the tea comes in plant-based, compostable wrappers and BPI-certified biodegradable manila hemp bags—no added plastics touch your cup. Steeping 3–5 minutes in boiling water yields a versatile brew good hot, iced, or with milk.

What makes this Yunnan black tea taste different from ordinary bagged tea?

Unlike machine-processed fannings, this tea uses fuller leaves and golden tips that open gradually, releasing layered malt and floral notes without harsh bitterness. The result is a round, steady flavor profile with a lingering finish.

• Golden-tipped full leaves for richer aroma and smoother body
• Slower infusion avoids astringent tannins common in dust-and-fannings blends
• Natural floral accents pronounced by hand-plucked leaf quality

How does the packaging protect quality and the environment?

Numi uses manila hemp (Abacá) fiber tea bags sealed by a crimp-and-knot method, so no polypropylene is used at all. Outer wrappers are plant-based, commercially compostable, and made from FSC-certified paper and non-GMO sugarcane, minimizing plastic and landfill impact.

• BPI Certified Biodegradable tea bags verified free of added microplastics
• Plant-based outer wrappers suitable for commercial composting
• Heat-seal-free bag construction to keep plastics out of your cup

Is this tea ethically sourced and certified?

Yes. Numi's Verified Fair Labor program ensures fair wages, overtime pay, and safer working conditions for the growers and processors in Yunnan. The tea is USDA Organic and verified through independent checks for labor and environmental standards.

• Verified Fair Labor sourcing with documented worker benefits
• USDA Certified Organic and Kosher
• B Corp and Climate Neutral commitments supporting sustainability

How should I brew Chinese Breakfast for the best cup?

Use freshly boiled water and steep each bag for 3–5 minutes for a full-bodied profile; shorter steeping yields a lighter, more floral cup. Drink plain, add milk for a classic breakfast-style beverage, or chill the brew for a crisp iced tea.

• Water: freshly boiling (212°F / 100°C)
• Steep time: 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength
• Serving ideas: plain, with milk, or chilled over ice

Who is this for: Numi Organic Chinese Breakfast Tea suits anyone who wants a robust, real-leaf black tea with clear provenance—morning coffee-drinkers seeking a high-caffeine alternative, tea lovers who prefer full leaves over fannings, and environmentally minded shoppers who require verified labor practices and plastic-free packaging.

Ingredients

Fair Labor Verified™ Organic Yunnan Black Tea