NOW: Green Kick Organic Tea 24 Bags

Green Kick Organic Tea - 24 Bags



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NOW Real Tea® Green Kick™ Organic Green Tea – 24 Unbleached Tea Bags

NOW Foods Green Kick Organic Tea combines three organic green tea champions into one delicious, revitalizing cup: whole-cut Japanese-style Sencha leaves, stone-ground whole Matcha leaf powder, and concentrated green tea extract. This botanical trio naturally supplies cell-shielding polyphenol antioxidants like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) along with plant-based caffeine and calming L-theanine. It provides smooth, jitter-free daytime vitality, supports your body’s natural metabolic rhythm, and shields your cells against daily wear and tear [1, 3].

Quick Specs Snapshot

  • ✓ Active Form & Potency: 1.7 g per tea bag delivering a synergistic blend of Organic Sencha Tea Leaves, Organic Matcha Tea Leaves, and Organic Green Tea Extract rich in natural catechins and polyphenols.
  • ✓ Primary Cellular Target: Cell membranes, mitochondrial energy centers, vascular endothelial lining, and brain alpha-wave focus pathways [1, 3, 5].
  • ✓ Supply & Value Math: 24 premium unbleached tea bags per box, providing nearly a full month of clean daily energy and antioxidant protection for just pennies per cup.
  • ✓ Formulation Purity: USDA Certified Organic by QAI, Non-GMO Project Verified, zero calories, zero sugar, gluten-free, vegan, and packed in staple-free unbleached filter paper bags.

Buyer’s Guide: Whole-Leaf Trio vs. Cheap Supermarket Tea Dust

Why the Form Matters

Most bargain green teas sold in discount grocery stores and big-box retail chains are filled with low-grade tea dust and floor sweepings, known in the tea trade as “fannings.” These tiny dried fragments have spent months sitting in hot warehouses, losing their delicate catechins to oxidation while concentrating bitter, stomach-churning tannins and soil contaminants. In sharp contrast, NOW Green Kick pairs vibrant, whole-cut organic Sencha leaves with shade-grown, stone-ground organic Matcha and concentrated green tea extract. Sencha provides a crisp, bright taste; Matcha adds creamy texture and full-leaf nutrient density; and the extract delivers a verified boost of bioactive EGCG [1, 3].

Is This Formula Right for You?

Ideal For Shoppers Who:

  • ✓ Want clean morning or afternoon focus powered by the natural synergy of gentle green tea caffeine and calming L-theanine [1].
  • ✓ Desire whole-body antioxidant protection from bioactive EGCG and chlorophyll without drinking sugary canned energy drinks or taking synthetic caffeine pills [1, 3].
  • ✓ Care about clean living and want unbleached, staple-free tea bags rigorously screened for heavy metals and pesticide residues.

Consider Another Option If:

  • ✗ You need a 100% caffeine-free herbal tea to drink right before sleep (green tea naturally contains mild amounts of caffeine).
  • ✗ You prefer swallowing a single high-potency encapsulated supplement rather than sipping warm brewed tea from a mug.
  • ✗ You are looking for an artificially sweetened, fruit-flavored iced tea loaded with added sugars or synthetic flavoring syrups.

Risk-Free Assurance from VitaNet®, LLC: Every purchase is backed by our unconditional 100% money-back guarantee—even on opened boxes, with return shipping covered by us—so you can explore this invigorating organic tea with total confidence.

How It Works: Cellular Defense & Biochemical Pathways in Plain English

To picture how green tea works inside your body, imagine your cells as tiny bustling factories. As your cells turn food into energy, they release unstable waste molecules called free radicals (such as superoxide anions, O2•−, and hydroxyl radicals, •OH) [3]. Think of free radicals like flying sparks thrown off by a campfire. If those sparks land on your cell membranes or your DNA, they cause damage called oxidative stress—just like rust slowly eating away at an iron bicycle chain [3].

Green tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant are packed with natural protective compounds called catechins, led by epigallocatechin gallate (chemical formula C22H18O11, or EGCG) [3]. EGCG acts like a molecular firefighter. It carries multiple active hydroxyl (−OH) groups that readily donate electrons to unstable free radicals, extinguishing the chemical sparks before they harm your cellular machinery [2, 3]. In addition, EGCG activates an internal cellular defense switch known as the Nrf2 pathway. When switched on, Nrf2 signals your cells to build their own internal master defenses, including the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase [2].

The Matcha Advantage: Whole-Leaf Nutrition

With standard steeped tea, you soak the leaves in hot water (H2O) and throw the wet leaves away, leaving behind fat-soluble antioxidants. Because Green Kick incorporates authentic stone-ground Matcha, you consume the entire tea leaf in micro-particulate form. This delivers whole-leaf chlorophyll, insoluble polyphenols, and plant amino acids directly into your digestive tract.

Calm Focus: The Caffeine & L-Theanine Synergy

A common problem with coffee or commercial energy drinks is the jittery spike and sudden crash caused by isolated caffeine (C8H10N4O2). Green tea contains a unique non-protein amino acid called L-theanine (C7H14N2O3) [1]. While caffeine gently blocks adenosine sleep receptors in your brain to keep you feeling awake, L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier to encourage smooth alpha brain wave activity and support calming neurotransmitters like GABA [1]. Clinical research shows that this natural pairing produces a state of relaxed alertness or “calm focus,” sharpening mental clarity and attention without the shakes or nervous tension [1].

Brewing Directions, Daily Timing, and Helpful Combinations

Optimal Brewing Technique

Bring 6 to 8 ounces of fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil. Place one tea bag into your favorite mug, pour the hot water directly over the bag, and allow it to steep for 4 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally with a spoon while steeping. Stirring gently coaxes the stone-ground Matcha powder out of the filter bag and into the water, turning the brew a rich, cloudy jade green.

Daily Schedule & Habit Stacking

Drink 1 to 3 cups daily. Green Kick is ideal with breakfast or as a 2:00 PM afternoon refresher to power through mental fatigue. Because it contains naturally occurring plant caffeine, it is best enjoyed earlier in the day. Avoid drinking green tea within 4 to 5 hours of bedtime so your body can ease naturally into restorative sleep.

Smart Synergies & Spacing Rules

  • ✓ The Citrus & Vitamin C Synergy: Squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon or add a pinch of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, C6H8O6) to your cup. Research shows that natural citrus acid stabilizes green tea catechins in your digestive tract, increasing EGCG intestinal absorption by several-fold [2].
  • ✗ The 2-Hour Mineral Spacing Rule: Green tea polyphenols naturally bind to non-heme iron (plant-based iron and iron supplements like ferrous sulfate) in your stomach, forming an unabsorbable compound [4]. Drink your tea at least 2 hours before or after taking standalone iron supplements.

Timeline of Expectations

  • ✓ Week 1 (Clean Alertness & Hydration): Within 20 to 30 minutes of drinking, expect smooth, clear-headed focus and refreshing hydration without the jitters, acid stomach, or energy crashes linked to sugary drinks [1].
  • ✓ Weeks 3–4 (Cellular Saturation): Daily intake of EGCG catechins and flavonoids supports vascular flexibility, promotes healthy nitric oxide (NO) production, and strengthens internal antioxidant enzymes [2, 5].
  • ✓ Months 2–3+ (Sustained Vitality): Consistent green tea consumption helps maintain healthy metabolic vitality, supports cardiovascular wellness, and guards cellular DNA against cumulative oxidative stress [3, 5].

Tea Bag Details, Sensory Notes, and Clean Ingredients

Delivery Format & Bag Construction

NOW Real Tea® uses premium unbleached filter paper tea bags made without chlorine bleaching agents. Every bag features an innovative staple-free string design. Many commercial brands use tiny metal wire staples to attach strings, which can oxidize and release metallic traces into boiling water. NOW eliminates metal staples completely, ensuring pure herbal infusion in every mug.

Natural Aroma, Taste & Color

When brewed, Green Kick exhibits a cloudy, vibrant jade green color thanks to the suspended particles of stone-ground Matcha. The aroma is clean and vegetative, reminiscent of fresh spring grass and steamed green tea leaves. The flavor is smooth and balanced: Sencha contributes a crisp, refreshing tea body, while Matcha rounds out the finish with a mellow, savory sweetness that eliminates the harsh astringency found in cheap tea bags.

Other Ingredients Demystified

  • ✓ Organic Sencha Green Tea Leaves: Premium whole-cut, steam-processed green tea leaves that provide a crisp, bright flavor profile and abundant free-radical-scavenging catechins [3].
  • ✓ Organic Matcha Green Tea Leaves: Shade-grown whole green tea leaves stone-ground into a fine jade powder, providing full-leaf chlorophyll and natural L-theanine for relaxed mental focus [1].
  • ✓ Organic Green Tea Extract (Leaf): A pure botanical water extract of organic green tea leaves added to guarantee a high concentration of active polyphenols and EGCG in every single serving [2, 3].

Storage & Stability

Store your box in a cool, dry pantry away from excessive heat, steam, and direct sunlight. Keep the carton closed to protect the delicate volatile tea aromas from absorbing strong kitchen odors like spices or garlic.

Nutrition Facts and NOW Quality Standards

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tea bag (1.7 g)

Servings Per Container: 24

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 0 —
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
Protein 0 g —

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients: Organic Sencha Green Tea Leaves, Organic Matcha Green Tea Leaves, Organic Green Tea Extract (Leaf).

Suggested Use: Steep one tea bag in 6-8 ounces of boiling water for 4-6 minutes. Stir occasionally while steeping.

Certifications: Certified Organic by QAI. Made without Gluten. Non-GMO Project Verified.

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NOW Brand In-House Lab Testing & Strict Contaminant Constraints

Because tea plants (Camellia sinensis) naturally absorb heavy metals and minerals from agricultural soil and rainwater, cheap commercial tea brands often carry elevated levels of lead, cadmium, and fluoride. In fact, many mass-market brands simply buy cheap bulk tea from overseas brokers without conducting comprehensive finished-product testing. In sharp contrast, NOW operates two world-class analytical testing complexes spanning over 40,000 square feet, holding formal ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). Their team of more than 150 analytical chemists and microbiologists conducts over 19,000 individual laboratory tests every month to verify absolute purity:

Curator’s Quality Assurance Note

Curated by the VitaNet®, LLC Nutritional Biochemistry Team. Founded in 1995 as an independent, family-owned wellness retailer in Hartville, Ohio, VitaNet®, LLC brings over 31 years of direct supplement curation, clean-label sourcing, and biochemistry expertise to your home. As a Better Business Bureau (BBB) A+ accredited merchant, we examine laboratory testing protocols and raw material integrity so you never have to guess about product safety. Order today with total peace of mind backed by our unconditional 100% money-back guarantee—even on opened boxes, with return shipping covered by us.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much caffeine is in a cup of NOW Green Kick Organic Tea, and will it cause jitters?

A standard brewed cup of Green Kick provides roughly 25 to 40 mg of naturally occurring caffeine, which is about one-third the amount found in a standard cup of brewed coffee (95 to 120 mg). Because green tea naturally contains the relaxing amino acid L-theanine, it stimulates focused mental energy smoothly without the heart-pounding jitters or rapid caffeine crashes common with coffee or synthetic energy drinks [1].

Why does the brewed tea look cloudier and greener than ordinary bagged green tea?

Ordinary supermarket green teas only contain dried leaf cuts that produce a pale yellow-amber liquid. NOW Green Kick contains real stone-ground organic Matcha green tea leaves. As you steep and stir your tea bag, ultra-fine Matcha particles disperse into the hot water, giving the tea its signature vibrant cloudy green shade and providing you with whole-leaf nutrients.

Will drinking NOW Green Kick Tea break an intermittent fast?

No, it will not break a fast. Green Kick contains zero calories, zero grams of fat, zero grams of sugar, and zero carbohydrates per serving. Drinking unsweetened green tea during fasting hours maintains hydration, supports feelings of satiety, and provides polyphenol antioxidant defenses without triggering an insulin response.

Why does NOW use staple-free, unbleached paper tea bags?

Many commercial tea brands use paper bleached with chlorine chemicals to make their bags bright white, and they fasten strings using metal wire staples. Over time in hot water, staples can oxidize and leach metallic traces into your tea. NOW uses 100% unbleached filter paper bags constructed with an innovative knot-tied string design, preventing unwanted bleaching residues and metal staples from entering your cup.

Can I drink this tea iced or make cold brew with it?

Yes, Green Kick makes an exceptionally crisp iced tea. To make iced tea, steep two tea bags in 6 to 8 ounces of boiling water for 5 minutes, stir well to disperse the Matcha, remove the bags, and pour the warm concentrate directly over a tall glass filled with ice. Alternatively, place tea bags in cold water in your refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours for a slow, ultra-smooth cold brew.

Scientific References

  1. Giesbrecht, T., Rycroft, J. A., Rowson, M. J., & De Bruin, E. A. (2010). The combination of L-theanine and caffeine improves cognitive performance and increases subjective alertness. Nutritional Neuroscience, 13(6), 283–290.
    Key Takeaway: Confirms that combining green tea caffeine with L-theanine enhances sustained attention and cognitive alertness while smoothing out nervous arousal.
  2. Green, R. J., Murphy, A. S., Schulz, B., Watkins, B. A., & Ferruzzi, M. G. (2007). Common tea formulations modulate in vitro digestive recovery of green tea catechins. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 51(9), 1152–1162.
    Key Takeaway: Demonstrates that ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and citrus acidification stabilize green tea catechins like EGCG against digestive degradation, substantially improving bioaccessibility.
  3. Higdon, J. V., & Frei, B. (2003). Tea catechins and polyphenols: health effects, metabolism, and antioxidant functions. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 43(1), 89–143.
    Key Takeaway: Establishes green tea catechins as powerful direct scavengers of reactive oxygen species and documents their role in cellular health and antioxidant defense.
  4. Samman, S., Sandström, B., Toft, M. B., Bukhave, K., Jensen, M., Sørensen, S. S., & Hansen, M. (2001). Green tea or rosemary extract added to foods reduces nonheme-iron absorption. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73(3), 607–612.
    Key Takeaway: Clinical evaluation showing that tea polyphenols chelate non-heme iron in the digestive lumen, highlighting the importance of spacing green tea consumption 2 hours away from mineral supplementation.
  5. Hodgson, J. M., & Croft, K. D. (2010). Tea flavonoids and cardiovascular health. Molecular Aspects of Medicine, 31(6), 495–502.
    Key Takeaway: Reviews clinical evidence demonstrating that green tea flavonoids support vascular endothelial function and promote healthy arterial blood flow.
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