What decaffeination method does Stash Tea use?
We use the carbon dioxide (CO2) method of decaffeination. The method is also known as “effervescent decaffeination.” In this method, the tea is flash brewed with carbon dioxide under high pressure and then dried. This decaffeination process does not affect the desirable natural components of tea such as tannins and polyphenols. BACK TO TOP What is maltodextrin and is it used in your teas? Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate made from corn starch. It is used in our Iced Green Tea Powders to help disperse the green tea powder in water. BACK TO TOP How do you ensure the purity and quality of your teas? Since 1972, we’ve been proud to offer our customers exceptional quality teas — that’s our commitment and our mission. We adhere to several policies to ensure our tea is of the finest and purest quality. First, we buy our teas directly from the world’s premier tea gardens and only conduct business with reputable suppliers, most of whom we have worked with for years. We also require every vendor
