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What does Fair Trade Certification™ mean?
 

Fair Trade Certification guarantees fair wages and decent working conditions, benefits workers’ communities, and promotes the use of sustainable farming methods. Fair Trade is a partnership between pickers, traders and the consumer. Fair Trade certification means that:

• The area where the ingredient is grown meets specific standards for the wages, living situation, and working conditions of its pickers.
• For every purchase, a Fair Trade premium goes directly back to the workers themselves. A committee, elected by the workers, decides how these funds will be used to meet the community's most serious needs. Workers have used Fair Trade premiums to hire school teachers, build maternal health clinics, and bring electricity to their villages, among other projects.
   

Simply Teas and 64 oz Iced Teas
 

How much caffeine per 8 oz serving do Pacific Natural Foods teas contain?

Each 8 oz serving of all Pacific Natural Foods tea flavors contains approximately 45 mg.  This compares to 80-135 mg for brewed coffee and 3-4 mg for brewed decaf coffee.
 

What is the ascorbic acid derived from?
 

The ascorbic acid used in our teas is derived from corn.
 

Are Pacific Natural Foods teas gluten free?
 

Yes! They are also free of soy, eggs, dairy, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts.

What is the antioxidant content of Pacific Natural Foods teas?
 

Pacific Natural Foods teas have an average ORAC or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity value of approximately 9,250 units per 8 oz serving. ORAC is a unit of measurement for antioxidants developed by the National Institute on Aging in the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our teas contain EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), a catechin found in plants including green tea that is considered to be a potent antioxidant.
 

Simply Coffees

What type of coffee beans are used in the Simply Coffees?
 

All 3 organic Simply Coffee flavors, Latte, Mocha and Vanilla Latte, are made from Certified Fair Trade French roast Arabica coffee beans, brewed in small batches.
 

How much caffeine per 8 oz serving do the Simply Coffees contain?

Each 8 oz serving of all Pacific Natural Foods Simply Coffee flavors contains between 85 and 95 mg. This compares to up to 135 mg for other brewed coffee and 3 to 4 mg for brewed decaf coffee.

Are the Simply Coffees low in fat?
 

Yes. Each 8 oz serving of Simply Coffee contains 2 to 2.5mg of fat and between 110 to 130 calories, making these coffees substantially lower in fat and calories than many other ready-to-drink coffees.

What is Disodium Phosphate and why is it an ingredient in the lattes?

Disodium Phosphate is a salt approved for use in organic dairy products by the USDA. It is used to help keep proteins and fats from separating, and keeps our lattes smooth and creamy.

Can I heat Simply Coffees?

Simply Coffees are best enjoyed cold, however you may heat them up to 180 degrees without compromising their quality. We do not recommend heating them above 180 degrees as this might cause the natural milk proteins to separate and appear curdled. Do not bring them to a boil. Note: The packages containing our Simply Coffees are not suitable for use in microwave ovens. Pour contents into a separate container for heating.
 

Simply Matés

What is yerba maté?
 

The yerba maté plant is a shrub or small tree native to subtropical South America. The leaves of the yerba maté plant are dried, chopped and ground before being steeped in hot water.
 

What does maté taste like?
 

The flavor of brewed yerba maté is strongly vegetal, herbal, and grassy, reminiscent of some varieties of green tea. Pacific Natural Foods’ iced matés are lightly sweetened for a refreshing difference.
 

How much caffeine per 8 oz serving do the Simply Matés contain?

Each 8 oz serving of all Pacific Natural Foods Simply Maté flavors contains 65 mg. This compares to up to 135 mg for brewed coffee and 3 to 4 mg for brewed decaf coffee.

What is the antioxidant content of Simply Maté?

The Simply Matés have an average ORAC or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity value of approximately 9,850 units per 8 oz serving. ORAC is a unit of measurement for antioxidants developed by the National Institute on Aging in the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each serving of Simply Maté has 9 mg of EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate), a catechin found in some plants that is considered to be a potent antioxidant.