It is believed that Oats (avena sativa) and Oatstraw originated in three widely separate geographic regions: Abyssinia, the Mediterranean and China. Today, the grain is grown primarily in the U.S., Canada, Russia, and Germany. Considered mostly a food, the whole plant has health-giving as well as nutritional value. Oatstraw can be taken as a delightful tea, sweetened with honey, and is valuable for its health benefits. Since 1922, Alvita has been making the finest herb teas money can buy. Pure, natural singles and blends that bring you unsurpassed enjoyment, healthful benefits and complete satisfaction. No less reassuring is our unwavering commitment to the environment. Today, no herb tea company goes as far to protect the Earth and its precious resources- this package and its contents being testimony. Our tea bags are English Pillow style, with no strings, tags or staples attached. Suggested Use: The best way to make a good tasting cup of tea is by the infusion method. Place one tea bag into cup and add no more than 6oz. of boiling water. Let steep for 3 minutes and remove the bag. Press the bag before removing to enhance the flavor. Add honey to sweeten. Ingredients: B-Complex Vitamins, Calcium, Flavones, Saponins, and Vitamin A.