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"Constant Comment"® Black Tea 40 Count

Name: "Constant Comment"® Black Tea 40 Count
Brand: Bigelow
Price: 36.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Front view of Constant Comment Tea 40 tea bags per box

Cup of Constant Comment Tea with box of 40 tea bags

Constant Comment 4 count tea bag pouch protected in foil

Chart showing 30-60 mg of caffeine in Black Tea

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6 Boxes of Constant Comment with 40 tea bags per box

hands opening Constant Comment tea foil wrap

The flavor that started it all. “Constant Comment”® is a bright, pleasantly spiced black tea made with real orange rind, cold pressed orange oil, and sweet spice, finishing with a distinctive spicy note. Enjoy it hot or over ice. Created in 1945 by founder Ruth Campbell Bigelow and credited with launching specialty tea in America, it remains Bigelow Tea’s most famous blend, still made from the same secret recipe by the Bigelow family. Each tea bag is individually wrapped in foil to protect flavor and freshness. Caffeinated, gluten free, non-GMO, kosher parve, and kosher for Passover. Bigelow Tea is proud to be a 100% woman-owned company and a Certified B Corp.

Quantity

40 Count (Pack of 6) 240 Total Tea Bags

black tea, rind of oranges, sweet spice, natural flavor

Nutrition Facts
		% of Daily Value
Amount Per Serving	8 Fluid Ounces
Calcium	0 mg	0%
Calories	0 cal	0%
Calories from Fat	0 cal	0%
Carbohydrate	0 gram	0%
Dietary Fiber	0 gram	0%
Iron	0 mg	0%
Potassium	15 mg	0%
Protein	0gram	0%
Sodium	0 mg	0%
Sugar	0 gram	0%
Total Fat	0 gram	0%
Vitamin A	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Zinc		%

Taste Profile: Pleasantly spiced bright tea with complex orange back notes

Aroma: Complex bold brew sweet orange accented with a distinctive spicy finish

Liquor: Bright coppery liquor

Caffeine content per serving

Why is it called “Constant Comment”?

Founder Ruth Campbell Bigelow created the blend in 1945, and it drew so many constant comments from friends that the name stuck. It is still made from her original secret recipe by the Bigelow family. For more, see the “Constant Comment” story on our website.

Can you make “Constant Comment” iced?

Yes. To make “Constant Comment” iced tea, steep one tea bag in a cup of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, let it cool naturally, then pour over ice. Learn more about making homemade iced tea on our blog.

Does “Constant Comment” use real orange or artificial flavoring?

"Constant Comment" is made with real orange rind and real cold pressed orange oil, with no artificial flavors. For more information, read our blog on how Bigelow Tea uses real essential oils.

How long should I steep "Constant Comment" for hot tea?

Bring fresh water to a rolling boil and steep one "Constant Comment" tea bag for 2 to 4 minutes. For a bolder cup, steep closer to 5 minutes. Remove the bag before serving. Avoid squeezing the bag, which can release bitter tannins.

Is it Non-GMO?

Yes, Bigelow Tea works closely with its suppliers to verify that ingredients comply with federal bioengineered food regulations. Learn more on our blog.

Is Bigelow "Constant Comment" tea Kosher?

Yes, "Constant Comment" tea is certified Kosher under KOF-K Supervision. "Constant Comment" is also Kosher for Passover.

What sizes and varieties of "Constant Comment" are available?

"Constant Comment" Black Tea comes in a 20-count box, a 40-count box packed in 10 foil pouches (4 tea bags er pouch) , a 120-count bulk box, and as a loose leaf black tea. Bigelow also offers a “Constant Comment” Green Tea and a "Constant Comment" Decaf Black Tea, all made with the same signature orange rind and sweet spice recipe.

Is "Constant Comment" available in decaf?

Yes. Bigelow Tea also offers "Constant Comment" Decaf Black Tea, made with the same original recipe of orange rind and sweet spice in a decaffeinated version. Shop the full "Constant Comment" collection to find the right fit for you.

Are the tea bags plastic-free?

All Bigelow tea bags are biodegradable, compostable, and contain no plastic. We use an environmentally friendly process of oxygen and peroxide to clean the teabag fibers. We do not use elemental chlorine. This process is important to ensure our teabags are clean, neutral, and free of residues such as elemental chlorine and dioxin. Learn more on our blog.

How much caffeine is in each cup of “Constant Comment” tea?

Each cup of “Constant Comment” is caffeinated with about 30 to 60 mg per 8 fl oz, compared with 100 to 120 mg for a cup of coffee. For more information read our blog on how much caffeine is in tea.

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How to Make a Perfect Cup

	Start with fresh cold water and bring to a rolling boil. Pour over tea bag, steep 2 to 4 minutes and remove tea bag.
	Start with fresh cold water and bring to a rolling boil. Steep a little longer then pour over ice.

Protected in Foil

To maintain the integrity of our carefully selected ingredients, we wrap each tea bag in a foil pouch to ensure fullest flavor, freshness and aroma.

Dedicated To Giving You More

Our family takes great pride in our “Constant Comment” tea, a unique recipe my mother created in 1945 that remains unchanged to this day. This iconic blend started our company and reinvented tea in America. “Constant Comment” is still our family’s number one priority. This unique recipe has never changed and has remained a secret for over 80 years.