1. Organic tea is grown without pesticides, herbicides or chemicals.
Organic tea comes from plantations where the use of pesticides , herbicides , chemical fertilizers and synthetic fungicides is strictly prohibited. Organic farming relies on natural solutions: crop rotation , biological pest control , and organic fertilization .
This difference is crucial because the tea leaves are never washed after harvest. Choosing a non-organic tea means you're potentially ingesting toxic residues present on the dried leaves. Organic tea therefore guarantees a healthier, purer infusion that's kinder to the body.
2. Organic tea is better for your health
Organic tea leaves retain all of their natural active ingredients and antioxidants . These compounds (catechins, flavonoids, polyphenols) are particularly fragile and can be altered by chemical treatments.
Drinking organic tea allows you to fully benefit from its well-being properties :
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Detoxifying effect thanks to antioxidants
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Mild stimulating effect (theine) without excess
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Cellular protection
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Support for the cardiovascular system
Discover all the benefits of green tea and Earl Grey tea .
Organic tea is particularly recommended for people who consume several cups a day, in order to limit any accumulation of undesirable substances.
3. Organic tea is much tastier
Healthy soil, careful hand-harvesting, slow drying at low temperatures: everything in organic farming helps to preserve the aromatic complexity of the leaves.
The result: a purer , more subtle, less bitter and often more floral or vegetal taste, depending on the terroir. Each terroir can express itself fully without being masked by chemical additives. This guarantees a richer sensory experience with every cup.
4. Organic tea respects soil, water and biodiversity
Conventional tea farming uses a lot of water and chemical treatments and can deplete the soil. Conversely, organic tea farming:
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preserves the natural fertility of the land ,
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promotes plant and animal biodiversity ,
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prevents pollution of groundwater .
Choosing organic tea is a simple but very concrete gesture for the planet. A decision that makes sense with every cup.
5. Organic tea supports small, ethical producers
Small organic plantations often operate through short supply chains or ethical cooperatives. Their model is based on:
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respect for the seasons ,
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a fairly paid workforce ,
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particular attention to quality and craftsmanship .
By buying organic tea from small producers , we support a sustainable and more humane agricultural model , far from large intensive farms or industrial groups.
6. Organic tea bags or loose tea: which should you choose?
Organic loose leaf tea is often richer in whole leaves and less processed. It allows for a better view of the quality of the plants. Organic tea bags, if plastic-free, compostable, and properly dosed, remain a practical and reliable alternative.
At Chic des Plantes!, our organic teas are:
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no added flavors ,
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dried at low temperature ,
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packaged in plastic-free bags ,
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made in France ,
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and created by an expert Tea Master .
7. Comparison table: organic tea vs. conventional tea
| Criteria | Organic tea | Conventional tea |
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| Pesticide residues | None | Potentially present |
| Taste | Finer, natural, complex | Sometimes bitter or impoverished |
| Antioxidants | Preserved | Altered by treatments |
| Environmental impact | Weak | High (soils, water, biodiversity) |
| Growing conditions | Sustainable, ethical | Often intensive |
Adopting organic tea means choosing a drink that is better for the body , the taste and the planet . It is a virtuous habit that transforms our daily lives and values the work of passionate producers. At Chic des Plantes!, we select our teas with rigor to offer 100% organic , ethical teas sourced directly from producers and sensory .
