Steeping Ritual
| Hero ingredient(s) | What the research shows | Key reference |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Black Tea | The combination of caffeine and L theanine (≈50 mg + ≈100 mg) in black tea enhances attention, accuracy, and alertness without causing jitters. | Owen GN et al. (2008). The combined effects of L theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance and mood in healthy adults. Nutritional Neuroscience, 11(4), 193–198. |
| Peppermint (Mint) | A randomized, placebo-controlled human trial found that drinking 200 mL of peppermint tea enhanced attention, short-term memory, and prefrontal cerebral blood flow, without causing jitters. | Netzler & Lovell (2025). Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental. PMID: 40189738 |
| Orange Peel (Polymethoxy-flavones) | In a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled human trial, supplementation with citrus polymethoxyflavones significantly reduced total cholesterol (~30%), LDL (~27%), and triglycerides (~34%), and improved LDL:HDL ratio. | Schuchardt J.P. et al. (2015). A combination of palm oil tocotrienols and citrus peel polymethoxylated flavones reduces cholesterol and triglycerides: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Clin Nutr, 69(11), 1209–1214. PMID: 25828621. |
Why it matters for Innofus
Did You Know?
Why Loose Leaf Wins
- Maximum Potency: Full leaves = richer phytonutrients, stronger benefits.
- Sensory Ritual: See, smell, and touch the blend as brewing becomes mindful me-time.
- Cleaner Brew: No glue, microplastics, or filter residue - just leaf to cup.
- Re-steep Ready: Most loose leaves can be brewed 2–3 times with sustained flavour and function.
- Zero-Waste Friendly: No packaging waste or disposables, go minimalist or refill.
- Sip, Toss, Guilt-Free: Compostable and planet-friendly.