CCALC Bigelow Tea Company: The History of Tea and How it is Processed

Presenters: Betty Johnson, Spokesperson for Bigalow Tea Janned Serrano, Executive Assistant

Bigelow Tea was founded by Ruth Campbell Bigelow in 1945. The only tea available at that time was black tea. A friend gave Ruth an old colonial tea recipe whose ingredients included black tea, orange rind and sweet spice.
She spent weeks perfecting the blend in her kitchen. The tea was an instant success garnering rave reviews from folks who had sampled the brew at a social function. A friend later told Ruth that her tea caused nothing but constant comments. Today, “Constant Comment” is still the number one selling flavored black tea in the country.

We will give a brief history of tea, how tea is processed, and the latest health information associated with drinking tea. Lastly, we will tell you how to make the perfect cup of tea.