Ruth was intrigued. In 1945, Ruth Bigelow heard a remarkable story. In Delaware, sometime in the 1600's, early colonists created a very special tea made by blending grated orange peel and ground sweet spice. The mixture would be put into stone crocks and stored in cold cellars. Ruth was intrigued. She thought this might just be the kind of tea with which to launch a new tea company... a dream she'd had for many years. There was just one problem: this story had given her an idea, but no recorded recipe. Undaunted, Ruth disappeared into her kitchen and began "sperimenting" (a favorite word of h ...Read More

ers). After weeks of trial and error, she emerged with her version of this early Colonial creation. And so "Constant Comment®", our company's very first tea, was born. The Bigelow family. Unlock the freshness. Our first and most famous blend flavored with a secret recipe of orange rind and sweet spice. Here's the key. We use a special foil pouch to protect your tea from any air, moisture and surrounding aromas. So open and enjoy the unparalleled. Flavor. Freshness. Aroma. Of Bigelow tea everywhere you go! Bigelow black tea blend. "Constant Comment®" decaffeinated. Tea is a gluten-free beverage. Our boxes, tea bags, strings and tags are 100% biodegradable and we encourage you to do your part. Thanks! Our promise. We're fully committed to your satisfaction and we love to hear from you! When you do call, please share the code number on this box with the Consumer Service crew. RC Bigelow, Inc. Attn: Consumer Services Group Fairfield, CT 06825-5512. 1-888-BIGELOW. bigelowtea.com. RC Bigelow, Inc©.