Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

Do you have teas without caffeine?
Yes! Our Sleepy Plum, Raspberry Rooibos, Cinnamon Ginger Rooibos, Tropical Sunset and Strawberry Nectar Herbal Tisanes are all caffeine-free.
How do the caffeine levels vary for each tea?
Green and white teas have the least caffeine. Oolong teas have more caffeine than green and white, but vary depending on the type of oolong tea. Red and Black teas have the most caffeine.

Tea Bag FAQs

How many times can I steep each bag?
Each of our tea bags can be steeped at least twice. Some people report they can steep 3 or 4 times per tea bag, especially for certain flavors.
How long do you steep the tea bags for?
For most of our tea bags, we recommend steeping for 1.5 to 2 minutes for the first steeping and 2.5 to 3 minutes for the second steeping. Each product pouch has the steeping directions on it for reference, but you can also vary the steeping time depending on your preference.
Are the tea bags compostable?
Yes, our tea bags are made of wood pulp fiber and are 100% compostable after about 90 days in your home compost or compost service.
Why are the tea bags so big?
We pack each tea bag with whole fruits, herbs, flowers, and tea. While store-bought tea bags are often 2 g per bag made with ground-up ingredients (usually low quality), most of our tea bags are 4 to 5 g per bag, and some are almost 10 grams!

Loose Leaf FAQs

Is loose leaf tea better than using tea bags?
The short answer is yes, BUT that is because most tea bags are made with bleached material and are filled with cheap tea, fillers, and low-quality ingredients that are NOT good for health. If the ingredients do have any quality, it’s usually in a small tea bag, ground up, and you will have to steep the tea for 4 to 5 minutes to get the flavor out. Our tea bags are STUFFED with whole ingredients and are totally chemical-free and compostable. You only have to steep the bag for 1 to 2 minutes to get a smooth flavor that will not have any bitterness.

Some tea lovers also just prefer loose leaf tea so that they can make it themselves and appreciate the tea leaves, while also enjoying the varieties of beautiful tea ware that are found throughout Asian tea culture.
How long do you steep loose leaf tea for?
Each tea has varying steep times, and the specific directions are on the bag of each one of our products. Generally, we recommend steeping for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes for the first steeping and 2 minutes or more for the second steeping. For a much stronger flavor, you can try up to 3 minutes, but green, white, and some oolong teas can become bitter if steeped too long.

Hot Chocolate FAQs

Are your hot chocolates vegan?
Yes, all of our Hot Chocolates Are vegan and made with real ingredients.
Are there any health benefits to drinking Dragon Girl Hot Chocolates?
Our Hot Chocolates are made with organic cacao or organic cocoa and have less sugar than any other Hot Chocolate on the market. Organic cacao has a host of proven health benefits, including being full of anti-inflammatory flavanols. Flavanols may protect your body against cardiovascular disease, improve your blood circulation, and lower the risk of stroke. And just like tea, cacao is full of polyphenols, which protect cells from premature oxidation - meaning it has anti-aging effects! Even better, all-natural cacao is a great mood lifter, and research has shown it’s a natural antidepressant.

Dragon Girl chose to add Vegan Hot Chocolates to our lineup, because we believe enjoying delicious food and drink can also have much-needed health benefits.
How does the sugar content compare to other brands?
Our Hot Chocolates have 40% less sugar than leading brands and yet are still packed full of flavor!