Whole herb or herb pieces are used allowing the consumer to see the herb. Hence the slogan “Real Herb Tea, The Herb You Can See.” The herbs are from USDA certified organic farms. The tea bag is made from corn starch which is biodegradable and environmentally friendly. The herbs in one tea bag are enough to make 4 or 5 cups of tea. The organic tartary buckwheat is grown in Inner Mongolia, China, which traditionally has produced the highest quality tartary buckwheat. According to traditional Chinese medicine, an herb shall be grown in a particular area to ensure it contains the compounds necessary for effective functions. The herbs are hand picked and processed to traditional Chinese medical standards. The herbs are never extracted, ensuring they maintain the effective compounds and do not contain added solvents.