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Focus & Energy Tea

Cinnamon Apple Loose Leaf

A cozy black tea blended with warm cinnamon and crisp apple, delivering 150 mg of natural caffeine for steady morning energy and clear focus without jitters.

3x Caffeine of Regular Tea
Zero Crash
Non-GMO & Keto Friendly
L-Theanine for Calm Focus

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Product Function:

Tea Bags

Loose Leaf

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Cinnamon Apple

Pomegranate Mojito

Superberry Samba

Spicy Masala Chai

Pomegranate Mojito

Chamomile Lavender

Spicy Masala Chai

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Benefits and Function

Improved Alertness
150 mg Natural Caffeine
Calm FocusPeak Performance
6 to 8 Hours Sustained Energy

Cinnamon Apple blends premium black tea with warm cinnamon and crisp apple for a cozy, comforting cup that feels like a treat while delivering real energy. Each pyramid sachet delivers 150mg of natural caffeine paired with L-Theanine, giving you steady energy and calm focus for 6-8 hours without the jitters or crash.

Ingredients List

Black Tea, Tea Extract, Apple Pieces, Cinnamon, Natural Green Apple Flavor, Nutmeg, Natural Cinnamon Flavor

How To Enjoy

Step 1: Heat Your Water.

Bring water to boil, then let it cool for 30 seconds (black) or 2 minutes (green).
Use 8–12 oz of water per serving.

Step 2: Add Tea

Add 1 to 1.5 teaspoons (about 2.5 g) of loose-leaf tea to your favorite steeper or infuser.

Step 3: Steep
Cinnamon Apple Loose Leaf - How To Enjoy Brew 3–4 min if brewing Green Tea
4–5 min if brewing Black Tea

Don’t over-steep—longer doesn’t equal more caffeine or energy, just bitter taste.

Step 4: Remove & Enjoy

Remove tea after steeping time.
Sip and enjoy your 8–12 hours of sustained energy.

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Zest Tea vs coffee vs regular tea comparison chart for caffeine, L-Theanine, and energy

Energy comparison graph showing Zest smooth energy vs coffee jitters and crash over time

Caffeine levels comparison chart showing Zest Tea at 135-150mg vs coffee at 120mg

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Zest Cinnamon Apple loose leaf pouch with halved apples and loose tea on coral background

Zest Cinnamon Apple Loose Leaf benefits infographic showing wellness, focus, and energy

Cinnamon Apple tea ingredients flat lay with black tea, apple, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg

Zest Cinnamon Apple Loose Leaf pouch with gooseneck kettle and loose tea on red background

Zest products with fitness gear, No Jitters No Crash lifestyle flat lay

Zest Tea vs coffee vs regular tea comparison chart for caffeine, L-Theanine, and energy

Energy comparison graph showing Zest smooth energy vs coffee jitters and crash over time

Caffeine levels comparison chart showing Zest Tea at 135-150mg vs coffee at 120mg

Woman on couch holding mug with Zest pouch, laptop work-from-home lifestyle

Zest Cinnamon Apple Loose Leaf pouches repeating pattern with apples on coral background

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Supports Long-Term Wellness

Eliminates Coffee Jitters & Anxiety

Sharpens Mental Focus

Gentle on Your Stomach

Kicks like coffee without the crash

Thoughtfully selected ingredients

If you read the label before your first sip, Zest is made for you. Built with transparent, functional ingredients and no unnecessary additives.

Energy that lasts

Natural tea-derived caffeine and L-Theanine support sustained energy and mental clarity throughout your demanding days.

Coffee-level caffeine, tea-level calm

Each serving delivers 150 mg of natural caffeine alongside L-Theanine to help promote focused energy with a smoother feel and fewer jitters than caffeine alone.

Gentle on your digestive system

Unlike coffee's harsh acids, Zest Tea is easy on your stomach. No reflux, no discomfort, just reliable performance.

Thoughtfully selected ingredients

If you read the label before your first sip, Zest is made for you. Built with transparent, functional ingredients and no unnecessary additives.

Energy that lasts

Natural tea-derived caffeine and L-Theanine support sustained energy and mental clarity throughout your demanding days.

Coffee-level caffeine, tea-level calm

Each serving delivers 150 mg of natural caffeine alongside L-Theanine to help promote focused energy with a smoother feel and fewer jitters than caffeine alone.

Gentle on your digestive system

Unlike coffee's harsh acids, Zest Tea is easy on your stomach. No reflux, no discomfort, just reliable performance.

Based on customer-reported experiences and clinical studies on caffeine + L-Theanine. Individual results may vary. Zest is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Microplastic Free

Plant Fiber Teabag

GMO free

Vegan

Zero Calories

Keto Diet

How We Stack Up

Caffeine levels per cup:

Reg. Green Tea

35mg

Reg. Black Tea

50mg

Coffee

120mg

Zest Green Tea

135mg

Zest Black Tea

150mg

Feel the synergy

Coffee-level energy. Better performance. Fraction of the cost. Natural ingredients. This is the smarter choice.

Coffee/Energy drinks

97%

Would recommend Zest to their friends.

94%

Say Zest boosts their energy

81%

Say Zest helps them stay focused without the jitters or crash.

98%

Say they enjoy the flavor

US VS THEM

Not all energy sources work the same. Zest is built for smooth, focused days.

Energy Feel

Focus

Jitters / Anxiety

Crash

Energy Duration

Sugar

Artificial Ingredients

Stomach Friendly

Best For

Zest Energy Tea

Zest Energy Tea

Smooth & steady

Calm, clear focus

None (L-Theanine)

6–8 hours

0 g

Sustained Focus

Coffee

Spike → crash

Wired

Common

Afternoon crash

2–4 hours

0 g

Acidic

Quick wake-up

Energy Drinks

Spike → hard crash

Overstimulated

Very common

Severe crash

1–3 hours

Often 20–40 g

Often present

Often harsh

Short bursts

Regular Tea

Mild & short

Light

Rare

Fades quickly

1–3 hours

0 g

Gentle

Light energy

What's Inside Your Energy Tea?

Feel the difference a tea supported by science-backed ingredients can make. Scroll on the ingredients below to learn more about the benefits behind each one.

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Natural Caffeine

135-150mg of Sustained Energy

Natural caffeine from premium black and green tea leaves delivers coffee-equivalent energy with smoother delivery and longer duration. Unlike synthetic caffeine powder, tea-based caffeine releases gradually for sustained alertness without harsh spikes or crashes.

Benefits:

Sustained Energy
Enhanced Focus
8-12 Hour Duration

Did you know?

Tea-based caffeine is metabolized more gradually than coffee's concentrated form, providing smoother energy delivery. When combined with L-Theanine, it produces optimal cognitive performance without negative side effects.

L-Theanine

For calm focus

L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea that promotes relaxed alertness without sedation. Clinical research proves it counteracts caffeine's jittery effects while enhancing cognitive performance, attention, and accuracy.

Benefits:

Eliminates Jitters
Enhanced Focus
Reduces Anxiety

Did you know?

Multiple peer-reviewed studies show that caffeine + L-Theanine together improves cognitive performance better than caffeine alone.

Premium Black & Green Tea

(Camellia sinensis) High-caffeine, antioxidant-rich

Our foundation is premium black and green tea leaves sourced from India, Sri Lanka or China, boosted with natural tea extract to 150mg of caffeine per serving in our black teas and 135mg in our greens. The leaf brings the antioxidants — EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) and theaflavins — plus the L-Theanine that keeps the energy smooth instead of jittery.

Benefits:

Powerful Antioxidants
Supports Cardiovascular Health
Cellular Protection

Did you know?

Tea is the second most consumed beverage globally (after water) and has been used for thousands of years for both enjoyment and health benefits. Studies show regular tea consumption supports long-term cognitive health and metabolic function.

Natural Flavors & Botanicals

Real fruit extracts, zero artificial ingredients

Every flavor comes from real sources: blueberries, pears, pomegranate, mint, cinnamon, and apple. We use steam distillation and cold-press extraction to capture authentic flavor—never artificial flavoring compounds or synthetic sweeteners.

Benefits:

Genuine Taste
No Artificial Ingredients
0 Calories, 0 Sugar

Did you know?

"Natural flavors" legally means the flavor is derived from real plant or animal sources (we use only plant sources). This is completely different from "artificial flavors" which are created from synthetic chemicals in labs.

See Why They're Obsessed

Blue Lady tea is delicious!!

Gets me just what i need out of coffee but WAY less acidic and no sugary additives needed! This product saved my stomach lining!

AJ Harrison. Verified Customer

Caffeine without the coffee jitters and upset stomach

Stephanie. Verified Customer

I used to be a huge coffee drinker, but the acidity started to get my stomach upset. I tried Zest Tea hoping to enjoy a morning caffeine boost. I LOVE it.

Philtra. Verified Customer

We are now totally addicted!

Coffee makes my stomach hurt and I get jittery from it. Zest smells great and tastes great while delivering steady energy all day with no jitters and no crash

Cassandra. Verified Customer

I have more energy in the full 24-hour-day…. Absolutely no jitters OR heart palpitations

Randy. Verified Customer

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10,500+ Five-Star Reviews

Frequently asked questions

HOW DO YOUR HIGH CAFFEINE TEAS REDUCE THE JITTERS AND CRASH?

Our high caffeine teas are packed with amino acids, including L-Theanine, which studies show helps moderate caffeine’s effects.

HOW MUCH CAFFEINE IS IN ZEST HIGH CAFFEINE TEAS?

Our high caffeine teas range between 135 and 150mg of natural caffeine per serving, depending on the flavor.

IS IT REALLY THE MOST CAFFEINATED TEA ON THE MARKET?

As far as we know, yes. And by quite a margin. Zest high caffeine teas have about 3x the caffeine of normal tea, or about as much caffeine as a regular cup of joe.

CAN THE LEVEL OF CAFFEINE IN ZEST HIGH CAFFEINE TEAS BE HARMFUL?

Up to 400mg of caffeine per day is generally considered safe. With 120-150mg per serving, Zest’s high caffeine teas are comparable to a strong cup of coffee.

HOW DO YOU INCREASE THE CAFFEINE LEVELS?

We have developed an innovative proprietary blending method that enhances the caffeine levels. The extra caffeine comes from natural tea extracts. The process and ingredients used are natural.

THE TEA IS WHITE, IS THAT MOLD?

Tea in its natural form isn’t as caffeinated as we’d like it to be, so we developed a way to add more caffeine to our blends using natural tea extracts. A common side effect during this process is the whitening of the tea.

DO ZEST TEA BAGS CONTAIN ANY PLASTICS/MICRO-PLASTICS?

Despite the look, our tea bags are made of a plant-fiber material that is compostable and does not contain plastics/micro-plastics.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SUGAR FREE?

Our hot teas are all sugar free. Our ready-to-drink energy iced teas have 0 sugar flavors (and other, low-sugar flavors). Our powder packs contain a little sugar.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE?

All Zest products are gluten free.

HOW MANY CALORIES/CARBS ARE IN ZEST PRODUCTS? CAN I DRINK THIS ON A KETO DIET?

Our hot teas have 0 calories and carbs.

HOW MUCH WATER TO USE PER TEA BAG?

This is for brewed tea. One serving of tea is typically brewed with 6-8 oz of water. Some use as much as 12-15oz of water for the same amount of tea so it’s completely up to your personal preferences. We recommend starting with the standard measurements and experimenting to see what you like best. Our powder sticks are different — Zest Elite and our Energy + Hydration packs mix into 16 to 32 oz of cold water per stick, not 6-8 oz.

FOR HOW LONG SHOULD I BREW THE TEA?

Use near-boiling water (freshly boiled water) and brew the tea for 3-4 min if brewing Green Tea, or 4-5 min if brewing Black Tea.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

5 stars: 168 (89%)
4 stars: 15 (8%)
3 stars: 4 (2%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 2 (1%)

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I like the cinnamon apple flavor, it compliments the caffeinated buzz.

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My favorite way to start the day.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We hope it continues to be a delicious and enjoyable part of your morning routine.

Love the cinnamon and apple flavors!

Love the taste and I can measure my loose leaf tea to accommodate my taste and energy (caffeine) level.

Hi there! We're so glad you enjoy the Cinnamon Apple Loose Leaf. Thanks for sharing your experience!

My Physical Therapist told me about Zest because I was having trouble getting my tea from a different company. I love the taste of the Apple Cinnamon & sometimes I only need one cup to get me thru the day

Thank you for sharing your experience with our Cinnamon Apple Tea Bags. We are so glad to hear that your physical therapist recommended our product and that you love the taste!

I'm very happy with this tea and will buy more when I run out of my supply.

That's great to hear! Let us know if you need any assistance with placing your next order. Cheers!

Delicious!

We’re so glad to hear you are enjoying Zest!

This is the BEST tea! No jitters! And the taste is wonderful!

Thank you for your awesome feedback!

Love this tea! I've been starting my mornings with it for 5 years!

Hi there! Thanks for sharing your love for our Cinnamon Tea!

The flavor is spot on and I love the fact I get my morning caffeine and soak up the smell and taste of apples and cinnamon, just an amazing product. I absolutely love it and excited to try more flavors.

Thank you for your awesome feedback! We are glad to hear you are enjoying our Apple Cinnamon Tea

This tea is packaged very well, it taste good. I do think that the CHI cinnamon tea, has a bit of a stronger taste of cinnamon. As far as it giving me more energy, I really didn't experience that, maybe initially it might have, but I can't really say that it truly did so far. It is a good tea to have, and try.

Thank you for your review!

This is such a good flavor combo for the fall/winter. smells amazing

Thank you for your review, we're glad you are enjoying both the flavor and smell!

Best tea ever. I have been drinking, Test apple cinnamon tea for 10 years or so years10

I was skeptical but the tea mix is nice and smooth. Very good flavor!

We’re glad you gave it a try! Happy to hear you enjoyed the smooth taste and flavor—thanks for sharing your experience.

Love this one. Winter favorite

Love hearing that! We’re so glad this one’s a winter favorite. Thanks for sharing!

I've ordered this tea more times than I can count over the last few years. It is absolutely delicious. As someone who doesn't like coffee and used to get caffeine from soda, this has been the perfect option. A+ would recommend to anyone. The cinnamon apple is my favorite, but many of the other flavors are great too!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your glowing review!

Love the flavor and the caffeine is great without the quick drop off.

Thank you for your feedback on our Cinnamon Apple!

Been drinking it for quite a while. I never get tired of it, and I love the smell and taste. Also, I think it calms my stomach.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Cinnamon Apple product. We love the smell and taste too!

Cinnamon and apple . . . What's better than this combo ! Very flavorful and the aroma will definitely draw you in !

Thank you so much for your kind review!

5 stars perfect drink as always

Thank you for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that our Cinnamon Apple drink has consistently met your expectations. Cheers to many more perfect sips!

The cinnamon apple taste great.

The cinnamon apple taste great. Love the ingredients and caffeine gives me just enough to get my morning off to a good start.

Leah’s fabulous review

Great! What an awesome experience I’ve had with zest tea. They’ve welcomed me to the family and provided wonderful services.

I didn't care for it

I didn't care for it

Couldn't get through the day

Couldn't get through the day without this tea!

Tastes great!

Tastes great!

Great

Great

Excellent product. All the flavors

Excellent product. All the flavors I bought are great as always!

Great flavor. And the energy

Great flavor. And the energy from the caffeine. I just wish there were more choices of green tea