Brewed Organic Black Tea

Brewed organic black tea is made by steeping the leaves of the *Camellia sinensis* plant in hot water. The leaves are harvested from plants grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Black tea is fully oxidized, giving it a darker color and stronger flavor compared to green or white teas.

Manufacturers use brewed organic black tea primarily as a flavor ingredient in beverages like iced tea, bottled teas, and tea lattes. It can also contribute a natural color and a source of caffeine to these products.

Brewed organic black tea is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It contains antioxidants, such as flavonoids, which have been studied for potential health benefits. The WHO/IARC has classified naturally occurring compounds in tea, but not tea itself, as part of complex mixtures. JECFA has evaluated tea and related compounds, but did not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI) for tea itself.