Our herbs are grown on USDA certified organic farms. and the 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 picked by hand and processed to traditional Chinese medicinal standards. The herbs are never extracted, ensuring they maintain the effective compounds and are free of added solvents. The tea bags are made from corn starch and, therefore, are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.