Reviews and Information for The Republic of Tea
The Republic of Tea Testing Report Card
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Product Review
Green Tea Review: Tea Bags, Loose Leaf Tea, Matcha Powders, and Supplements
Some green teas provide barely any green tea polyphenols, while some others are high strength. See the Test Results and Our Top Picks for Green Tea.
Clinical Update
3/27/2025
Plastic in Trader Joe's Tea Bags?
We asked Trader Joe's if there is plastic in its green tea bags. See Trader Joe's response as well as those of Bigelow, Numi, Republic of Tea, Tazo, and Twinings.
Clinical Update
3/31/2025
Plastic in Tetley Tea Bags?
Find out if Tetley tea bags contain plastic in the Concerns with Plastic Tea Bags section of our Green Tea Review, which includes information about plastics in tea bags from Bigelow, Numi, Republic of Tea, Tazo, Trader Joe’s, and Twinings.
Also see our Top Picks for green tea (including tea bags, loose leaf tea, bottled teas, matcha, and supplements).
News Release
February 15, 2024
Unveiling the Truth About Green Tea’s EGCG Content
White Plains, NY, February 15, 2024 — ConsumerLab.com, a trusted name in health and wellness, sheds light on the EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) content in green tea.
Recalls & Warnings
May 02, 2016
The Republic of Tea Recalls Turmeric/Ginger Teas Due to Salmonella Risk
On April 29, 2016 The Republic of Tea issued a recall of several Organic Turmeric Ginger teas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
News Release
October 14, 2015
Is Matcha a Better Form of Green Tea? ConsumerLab.com Answers the Question
White Plains, New York, October 14, 2015 — For the past three years, ConsumerLab.com has been testing green tea products, including tea bags, bottled drinks, dietary supplements, and even a K-Cup®.