Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you love the great flavor of our Calendula Tea and appreciate its health benefits. It means a lot that you value our commitment to organic and planet-friendly products.
I brought this tea under the advice from my vet to bathe my dog’s eyes with it.
I have only used it for a short time so I can’t really tell you what it’s like
The service was amazing! The post office lost my delivery and Planet Organic replaced it promptly and efficiently :). Also, the tea is great, I love the presentation and the taste. Highly recommended :D.
Store owner replied:
Hi Laura, we are so glad we were able to help and replace your lost package! Thankyou for your kind words and support of Planet Organic
I think it may be helping with my hormonal acne. Tastes good too!
I cannot vouch for the natural wellness of this tea; however, I can write a review on the taste. I had never had tea like this before and wanted to try this product. Upon the initial taste test, I thought it tasted like an herbal blend without any bitter aftertaste. I even tried it a few times by letting it steep for much longer and trying it with less water to get the full taste of this product. It did have a bit stronger taste but never bitter. Highly recommend this tea for its price and taste!
I'm someone who enjoys teas with bold flavors. I also appreciate when a product, such as this one from Planet Organic (NZ-distributed brand), puts thought into quality and function. Per the packaging, this organic herbal tea is solely made from certified organic calendula flowers. The cellulose teabags themselves are compostable, made from plant-based fibers, and do not have any staples, strings, or envelopes. Instead, they are bagged (with a non-petroleum, compostable plastic) inside a recyclable box with vegetable-based ink. You get 25 bags for ~$9 as of this review. Fair, assuming all of the claims regarding responsible sourcing and care to deliver quality tea are true. The flavor is good. I still went for two bags as I drink my teas from oversized (16oz or more) mugs. I'd suggest one bag per 8oz.
I’ll be using it more for medicinal formulations, but if you would like to drink it just like tea you’ll have no problems with this. You get a lot in the box and for the price… And that it’s organic, I felt the price was reasonable
I drink too much coffee and want to refrain from coffee by switching to tea. Upon opening the box, I noticed the box and tea bags are eco-friendly manufactured. I used the microwave to heat up my water. It’s a lazy way, but it works for me. I can smell the herbal tea from the tea bag. I liked the scent of the herbal tea. The taste was tea was delicious. I taste the scent of herbal. I drink the tea straight without adding sugar or milk. The tea is refreshing, and it definitely quenches my thirst for coffee. Herbal tea has many benefits, including natural sources of vitamins. I have not heard of Calendula flowers, so I research via Google, and it has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. The supplemental properties of the tea and flavor are both good features that I was looking for. Overall, the calendula herbal tea is a good value, and the item description was accurate.
I really like this tea. It tastes slightly sweet and is more subtle. I didn't get any bitter notes so if you want to drink it without any sweetener this might be good for you.
This product is surprisingly eco-friendly, from the sourcing, bagging, to packaging, which is pretty impressive. I admire companies caring for the environment and even treating that as a priority. The tea itself tastes pretty good although it's a bit on the mild side for me, but that's not a deal breaker. It has lots of health benefits and I also like the fact that it's caffeine free, so all ages get to enjoy it. Overall it's a good product!
I'm new to Calendula Tea, but I liked it. If you like Camomile Tea, I think you'd like this too. I did need to add a bit of sweetener to really enjoy it. I like that there is no tag as that often falls in my very tall mug - and I'd prefer not having anything floating in there. The bags are nice and full. I like that there's no caffeine. And it's nicely packaged.
I highly recommend Planet Organic Calendula Herbal Tea Bags for its natural and organic ingredients that promote overall wellbeing. The delicate, floral flavor and soothing aroma are perfect for relaxation. The compostable packaging also aligns with my values for sustainability. Overall, it's a great purchase for tea lovers who care about their health and the environment.
This is a good tea. It lacks caffeine, and it has a mild herbal flavor, think chamomile but with a slight bitter . But that gives it character that I like. In short, I found it relaxing when I wanted to wind down while reading before bed.I will note the bags are compostible, and the tea itself is an excellent addition to compost. Bonus points for that.
Overall this is an extremely easy to brew and a nice tea. I liked their environmental consciousness that makes it easy to toss a bag into a water bottle and let it steep for awhile. Solid product.
I brewed one bag in 10oz of hot water and the result was a mildly flavored, light colored, non sweet tea. Like others, I found the flavor reminiscent of chamomile tea. This flavor of tea isn't going to top the list of my favorites, but it's still enjoyable to drink when I feel like relaxing.
This calendula tea is full of flavor, one of the best I’ve had of this kind of tea.There are no other ingredients, just the flowers, and it's obvious to me from the flavor. It is also Australia Certified Organic (ACO).I’m happy that there are no strings, bags, or envelopes, just the tea bag which is almost all the way full.This is a really good quality tea.
Calendula is a plant whose flower petals are rich in flavonoids, a naturally occurring compound that’s said to be anti-inflammatory, can help lower blood sugar levels, fight cancer, and protect the brain. These tea bags are made from organic calendula flowers, and the tea bags are tag-less and eco-friendly. Once you brew the tea, you can see the bright yellow petals through the tea bag. See my photos. The flavor of the tea is delicate and mild, very easy to drink for me. I would recommend this product.
When I have a very sore throat, I like to drink Chamomile tea -- I find it soothing. However, I'm not a huge fan of the flavor and find it needs a fair amount of sweetener to make it palatable. In my opinion, this has a similar flavor profile as chamomile. Some web searches indicate that it should have similar health effects as chamomile (esp. anti-inflammatory properties), and so I think for all intents and purposes, you could say this is largely the same thing. If you are eco-aware, you will like that there are no strings, staples, individual envelopes (there is a single plastic sealed bag to keep the bags dry during shipping and storage--hard to avoid that), or tags -- just composable tea bags in an eco-friendly box, so less trash. This is not certified USDA organic, probably because it is not a US product (see final note below), but it IS ACO Certified Organic. I don't know anything about ACO, but from what I know about USDA, that may just carry more weight, anyway.Country of origin: Packaged in Australia from imported ingredients from selected countries and distributed via New Zealand
This is my first experience with calendula tea and I am pleased to report it is a nice, mild cup of herbal tea. No caffeine so it makes a nice evening tea, soothing and with reported anti-inflammatory healing properties. I can't swear to that, those when I googled, lots of info claiming so. I drank it straight--no sugar needed in my opinion. I can see this would make a very nice iced tea, perhaps mixed with a mint tea.I'd compare this to Camomile tea in terms of flavor and as a good nighttime or evening tea.This comes in tea bags without strings and within a plastic bag (not resealable) inside a cardboard carton so the bags can be kept fresh by rolling tight the inner plastic bag. I hate the plastic bag just because it is a single use plastic but I do understand the need to keep the tea bags protected from light and moisture. Still, perhaps the seller could consider another packaging option? Waxed paper might be just as useful and less damaging than plastic.
If you're looking for a tea that is both delicious and good for you, then you need to try Planet Organic Calendula Herbal Tea Bags. Made with certified organic calendula, these tea bags are perfect for promoting natural wellness. They are also non-GMO and come in compostable packaging, so you can feel good about using them without harming the environment. I highly recommend giving them a try!
This contains 25 bags of organic calendula flowers. These bags do not have strings or staples. Instead, plant based sealing fibers are used. I love that! I mainly got these to steep and make a hair rinse and it works great soothing my scalp and softening my hair. I love that this serves more than one purpose.
I got this to try something new, as I've never tried Calendula Tea before. The taste is slightly bitter, which seems to be normal for Calendula from what I've read. But it isn't too bad. Still, I added a small amount of sugar or honey to it to lessen the bitter taste. I like the compostable packaging. Overall, I enjoy this tea. Just took off 1 star of flavor for the slightly bitter taste, but that's personal preference, you may like it. Or if not, a little honey helps.
Best tea for cleansing and healing
I absolutely love these teas. I use them for different ailments and find planet organic tea to be the best available in Australia.
The box recommended steeping for 5 minutes. I waited more than double that and not much happened. The color changed to a very pale brown, and I could still taste the water. It tastes very diluted. What I could taste was a bit bitter with a sweet aftertaste, which I like. The scent is similar to a floral catnip in my opinion. It was good with a bit of added honey to cover the taste of water.
We scour the Earth to find growers who work with nature to cultivate top quality produce. This means our teas are free from synthetic chemicals, fertilisers and are non-GMO. The result is a cup of pure organic goodness for you and the Earth.
Friendly Product, Friendly Packaging
We carefully considered every stage of our products lifecycle. A certified organic tea has to be complimented by packaging with the same commitment. The result is using plant-based materials that allow you to compost the entire box at home, retuning its nutrients back to the Earth.
Freshly Packed in your Backyard
We make and pack every bag right here in Australia. With shorter lead times on shipments, every box has small batch freshness. The result is you get the freshest cup possible, every time.
Pure Ingredients, Rich Flavour
We know flavour means everything to tea lovers. That's why use the pure ingredients without any artificial flavours. Simply put, what's on the box, is what's in the box. The result is a clean, rich flavour in every cup.
FAQ's
Are any of your ingredients fumigated, irradiated or genetically modified?
No, irradiation and fumigation are prohibited treatments for Certified Organic produce. If required, heat treatment or freezing are alternative acceptable methods.
Genetically modified ingredients are not permitted under the National Organic Standard Edition 3.5.
What is your teabag paper made from, and is it bleached?
Our teabag paper is made from a mix of wood pulp, abaca fibre ( manilla hemp ) and plant-based sealing fibres. No petroleum-based plastics! We do not string, tag or envelope our bags to avoid waste, and our teabags are compostable.
Our teabag paper is oxygen bleached and is whitened with Hydrogen Peroxide which breaks down into hydrogen and oxygen and dissipates with no residuals.
What materials are used in your packaging?
Our tea bags are sealed in a cellulose freshness barrier. The material is wholly derived from biomass, which is usually corn, sugar cane or cellulose. No petroleum based plastics are used. The wrap is compostable in home composting conditions.
The materials used for our tea boxes are responsibly sourced with a programme protecting forest sustainability. The box is printed using vegetable based inks from renewal raw materials, and is recyclable.
What is the shelf life of your products?
We have a high turn over of stock and are packing products every single day! Which means that sometimes you may receive products that are freshly packed only several days before we send them to you.
All of our Tea Bags and Spices have a best before date of 3 years from manufacture (excluding Earl Grey at 15 months).
Whereas our Loose Leaf Teas and Herbs best before dates are 1.5-2 years.
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