Question 1

What is the country of origin? I'm wondering about the heavy metal content, especially if this comes from China. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

According to the manufacturer's information initiated by one end user's phone call inquiry for the similar concern,  this tea's heavy metal content, pesticide, or other sanitation index, by sampling test conducted by one of Chinese independent labs, all test items meet or exceed Chinese FDA's health standard. This tea also exported to Japan, Malaysia,Germany, Austria, Italy, East European countries etc.  The heavy metal content and chemical residues were all passed those country's FDA's test standard. Among those countries, Japan FDA is the one most strict regarding to those health sensitive index, and this tea passed Japanese lab's test as well. This tea were examined by US FDA more than 10 times, and each time to be passed.  Wish above information would be help. If you need Chinese lab report, please contact us by email to: unitradctr@aol.com.  We can provide the original chinese lab report upon your request. This message is made by the importer of this tea. Apologize for not be able to make reply or response to your inquiry much earlier because of too busy for huge demand of this tea.

Question 2

is this tea organic? pesticide free?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 3

Are there actual gynostemma leaves in the tea bags or "extract"?

Accepted Answer

The box's labeling has been corrected. Now it state:  " Gynostemma Tea is made from pure leaves of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum,...

Question 4

Are the tea bags sealed with gluten based glue? there are no staples, so its glued with what? gluten glue is the cheapest glue, bad forceliac disease

Accepted Answer

This is Importer.  According to the manufacturer, the string connecting to the tea bags is sealed without glue.  it is by machine and heat.  However, the string attach to the other terminal with small trade mark labeling piece do use glue to seal.  By common sense, that part of the string will not be sink into hot water, so it won't affect the quality of the tea.  Any further concern, please call 510-444-0936

ASIN	B003JWP9A2
ASIN	B003JWP9A2
Age Range Description	Adults
Best Sellers Rank	#72,192 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #600 in Green Tea
Brand Name	Shigu Mountain
Caffeine Content Description	Caffeine Free
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (672)
Flavor	Green
Item Form	Bag
Item Weight	7 ounces
Manufacturer	ShiGu Mountain
Manufacturer	ShiGu Mountain
Number of Items	1
Package Dimensions	9.92 x 5.71 x 2.56 inches; 7 ounces
Product Benefits	Antioxidant Properties, Stress Relief, Detoxification
Recommended Uses For Product	Stress Relief
Special Ingredients	Green Tea
Specialty	Antioxidant, Caffeine Free, Natural
Sweetness Description	Not Sweet
Tea Variety	Green
UPC	778554949815
UPC	778554949815
Unit Count	100 Count
Units	100 Count

Gynostemma Tea (Jiaogulan Tea) 100 2g Green Tea Bags

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