What Are Natural Flavors in Bigelow Tea?
Updated July 30, 2026
Bigelow Tea uses natural flavors made from from real fruits, spices, flowers, herbs, and other botanicals. All-natural flavor is derived from natural sources and is used to deliver the true flavor of the fruit or other ingredients used in the recipe.
How Bigelow Tea Uses Natural Flavors
For example, we might add a natural lemon flavor to one of our lemon teas. The lemon flavor we use is derived from real lemons. This gives the real lemon juice flavor that can only be provided using real lemon juice. In order to add lemon juice to a cup of Bigelow tea, both safely and sustainably, it must come in a form that can be put into a tea bag. We also use ingredients such as lemongrass and lemon peel, but those come in dry forms that can be easily added to a tea recipe. The lemongrass and lemon peel are used to complement the lemon juice, but to give the consumer a cup of lemon tea, you must use the natural lemon flavor derived from the juice.
What Is Included in "Other" Natural Flavors
When a natural flavor is a combination of multiple real fruits, spices, flowers, herbs, and other botanicals, it is often identified as a specific natural flavor with other natural flavors. For example, if the natural flavor is not solely derived from the lemon and also needs some lime to create a more enhanced citrus taste, this flavor is labeled as a “natural lemon flavor with other natural flavors.” It is important to note though that anything identified as a natural flavor must be derived from natural sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are natural flavors safe?
Natural flavors have been and continue to be used globally in almost every food category. Many food products which include drinks that are trying to deliver a true flavor such as lemon, lime, mango, raspberry etc. uses natural flavors. In the United States natural flavor must comply with FDA safety regulations.
That is why you will find natural flavors in breakfast bars, all natural sodas, flavored waters, protein drinks, yogurt and so many more items.
Do natural flavors used in Bigelow teas contain allergens?
If Bigelow Tea uses any natural flavors that contain soy lecithin, the allergen is clearly listed on the package. If someone has a specific allergy which is not part of the FDA top 9, it is always important to call us to ensure your specific allergy is not in any of our products.
Is "Constant Comment" made with real orange?
Yes. “Constant Comment” uses real orange rind. The natural flavor used in this tea is cold pressed orange oil.
Teas With No Added Flavors
Consumers who prefer to drink teas with no natural flavors added can find a large selection of Bigelow teas by reviewing the ingredient statements.
Ingredient Transparency
All ingredients, including natural flavors, are listed on the packaging of every Bigelow Tea product in accordance with U.S. FDA labeling requirements. For questions about specific ingredients or allergens in any product, contact Bigelow Tea directly at bigelowtea.com/pages/contact-us.