Zhena's Gypsy Tea Brews Up Dynamic Difference

BIODYNAMIC(R) TEAS STEEP A HEALTHIER PLANET AND PURER CUP

OJAI, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to innovating a product that is nearly 5,000 years old it takes more than reading the tea leaves, it takes an understanding of the environment with a consideration for future generations. With its new line of Beyond Organic Biodynamic(R) Teas, Zhena's Gypsy Tea brings to the marketplace teas grown in Demeter(R) certified Biodynamic gardens, where an emphasis is placed on protecting the complexity of the ecological whole.

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"Demeter certification is not another new eco-label," states company founder Zhena Muzyka. "It is one of the original eco-labels and is more relevant today than ever. Biodynamic farming is regarded as the oldest non-chemical agricultural movement in the West; it differs from organic certification in that it is more of a farming system than a regulatory concept." According to Muzyka, Biodynamic agriculture looks at the farm as a living organism, revitalizing the soil by utilizing the natural resources already present in the ecology of the farm. Moving beyond organic, Biodynamic farming actually heals the earth, and represents the highest form of sustainable farming, with one of the smallest carbon footprints of any agricultural method. "By choosing to buy our Biodynamic certified tea, you support stringent, fundamental principals that preserve the land for our children and our children's children while treating yourself to the purest taste of tea," said Muzyka.

The five new Demeter(R) certified Biodynamic green tea experiences include: BLUEBERRY VANILLA, KIWI PEACH, MANGO GINGER, CARAMELIZED PEAR, and BLACK FOREST BERRY. Available in 15 eco-friendly sachets, beautifully packaged for functionality and conservation in recyclable, air-tight tins, that keeps the tea fresh.

"We are delighted that Zhena's Gypsy Tea, one of the leading pioneers of the organic, Fair Trade Certified(TM) tea movement, is supporting Biodynamic agriculture by launching this wonderful line of Demeter certified teas," stated Demeter's Marketing Director Elizabeth Candelario.

About Zhena's Gypsy Tea

Headquartered in Ojai, California, Zhena's Gypsy Tea is a pro-active purpose based brand, whose goal it is to make a difference in people's lives by offering only premium teas that benefit consumer's health and the health of the planet. A socially responsible business with a commitment to improve the social and environmental well-being of the world, through its unique offerings of prized and exquisite Fair Trade(TM), organic and Demeter certified Biodynamic teas and herbs, the company works toward humanitarian causes and earth-friendly, sustainable, ethical business. To learn more/ 800.448.0803 www.gypsytea.com Marketing Coordinator: Jaime Dorsey Jaime@gypsytea.com

About Demeter-USA

Demeter-USA, a non-profit organization, is the only certification agent for Biodynamic farms, processors and products in the United States. Demeter inspectors personally visit farms and processors each year. To learn more/ 541. 929.7148 www.demeter-usa.org Demeter-USA Marketing Director: Elizabeth Candelario, Elizabeth@demeter-usa.org