Press Release

New Product Announcement! steep by Bigelow an organic experience unlike any other

April 4, 2016, Fairfield, CT -- In 1945, Ruth Bigelow’s revolutionary spirit created the very first Bigelow Tea, the iconic Constant Comment. In doing so, she challenged established tea brands and created specialty tea in America. Now, 70 years later under third-generation family leadership, Bigelow Tea is adding to its vast repertoire of with the launch of a new line of craft teas named ‘steep by Bigelow.’

Developed to appeal to the senses, steep by Bigelow is a premium line of USDA Certified organic teas that creatively blends exotic, on-trend ingredients in unexpected and uniquely pleasing ways. In addition to being Certified USDA Organic, the line has the added benefits of being non-GMO and gluten free to satisfy the dietary and social demands of today’s tea consumer.

“Our new line of hand-crafted teas was created to engage all the senses, from shelf to cup, beginning with the serenely visual appeal of the packaging to the wonderful aromas and tantalizing flavors that follow,” says Cindi Bigelow, third generation president & CEO. “Made with exceptional care under the careful watch of Bigelow family tea blenders, this is our ‘microbrew,’ rich-in-flavor teas that will enhance life’s everyday moments. I invite you to come with us on this journey to live a life steeped in experiences.”

Inspired by the popularity of the craft beer movement, the signature series connects with the passionate tea consumer by supporting everyone’s personal and individual palate. The thirteen creatively blended teas deliver a unique flavor experience by combining such taste counterparts as sweet peachy notes with earthy dandelion, smoky and nutty oolong with delicate floral jasmine and smooth, malty teas with flowery top notes. As the craft- blend tea category continues to expand and evolve at an unprecedented rate, steep by Bigelow provides a distinctive look, feel, and sensory experience that appeals to the palates of both current and future tea drinkers.

While tea is inherently healthy and functional, this new, uncommonly rich organic line is focused on enhancing a lifestyle experience unlike anything currently in the market. steep by Bigelow provides a distinctive look, feel, and rich flavor that infuses the tea drinking experience like no organic tea before.

Available in boxes of 20 tea bags, the steep by Bigelow organic line will whet the appetites of consumers with unusually tempting blends:

Sweet Cinnamon – a smooth, distinctively balanced with sweet, spicy cinnamon Chai – a perfectly balanced blend of rich black tea and exotic spices Lemon Ginger caffeine free – a clean citrus herb tea pleasantly spiced with ginger Dandelion & Peach Rooibos & – smooth tea with sweet, fruity peach notes and earthy dandelion finish Pure Green Tea – a delicate green tea with subtle astringency Green Tea with Pomegranate – smooth green tea with pomegranate and a pleasantly tart finish Pure Green Decaffeinated Tea – a delicate green tea with subtle astringency Earl Grey – a smooth, bold black tea with a crisp, authentically citrusy rich flavor of real bergamot Oolong & Jasmine Green Tea – slightly smoky and nutty oolong with delicate floral Jasmine notes English Breakfast Certified Fair Trade Tea –smooth, malty with flowery top notes and a pleasantly astringent finish Mint caffeine free Herbal Tea – a smooth & soothing blend of spearmint & peppermint Rooibos Hibiscus caffeine free Herbal Tea – tart and delicious rooibos red tea with subtle delicate hibiscus Chamomile Citrus caffeine free Herbal Tea – full bodied sweet chamomile with a bright, citrus complement

steep by Bigelow teas are available online and at grocery stores nationwide. The suggested MSRP is $4.49.

For information on local events and where to buy, visit www.steepbybigelow.com

About Bigelow Tea Company

Based in Fairfield, CT and 100% family owned, the Bigelow Tea Company pioneered the specialty tea category 70 years ago. The three-generational company takes pride in its heritage and successful growth from a one-product, entrepreneurial venture into America’s leading specialty tea company. Producing 1.7 billion tea bags in the U.S. annually, the Bigelow Tea line includes more than 130 varieties of Flavored, Traditional, Green, Organic, Herbal, Decaffeinated and Iced teas – including its flagship specialty tea flavor, “Constant Comment”®, an all-time American favorite.

Steep by Bigelow, is a signature series that was created to engage all the senses, from shelf to cup, beginning with the serenely visual appeal of the packaging to the wonderful aromas and tantalizing flavors that follow. Made with exceptional care under the careful watch of Bigelow family tea blenders, this ‘microbrew’ is a rich-in-flavor line of organic teas designed to enhance life’s everyday moments.

Bigelow Tea products are available nationwide. Tea lovers and enthusiasts can also enjoy sharing entertaining stories and facts by visiting Bigelow Tea website, blog Facebook page, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

PRESS CONTACT INFO: Elaine Gavoli Corporate/Media Relations Manager Bigelow Tea 203.330.2530 [email protected]