Tea composition for oral administration

Abstract

This invention concerns an enhanced green tea based product for oral use whereby the nutritional and health benefits of green tea, and additives which shall include some combination of flavoring, preservatives, caffeine, humectants, and water, can be ingested and absorbed by the user.

Claims

1. A preserved tea composition, consisting essentially of: green tea leaf; yerba mate leaf; peppermint leaf; honey powder; at least one of monk fruit and monk fruit extract; water; at least one of a Cannabis sativa extract and/or a Cannabis sativa extract having tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol; and wherein the composition is free of nicotine, and wherein the composition is free of tobacco.

2. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of stevia.

3. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of sodium gluconate.

4. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of agave.

5. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of stevia and agave.

6. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of cocoa.

7. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of stevia and cocoa.

8. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of coffee.

9. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of wintergreen.

10. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of propanediol.

11. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of glycerol.

12. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of licorice.

13. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of sorbitol.

14. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of mint.

15. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of cinnamon.

16. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of a NaCL.

17. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of polydextrose.

18. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of acai berry powder.

19. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of acai berry extract.

20. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of USP-FCC 1, 3 propanediol.

21. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of fennel.

22. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of a milk thistle extract.

23. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of cinnamon and valerian root.

24. The preserved tea composition of claim 1, further consisting essentially of valerian.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The present invention in its several aspects and embodiments solves the problems discussed herein and significantly advances the technology of tea, packaging and administration of formulations having tea. The present invention can become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

(2) FIG. 1A is a three-dimensional view of a filled pouch.

(3) FIG. 1B is a three-dimensional view of cross-section of curved pouch.

(4) FIG. 2A is a side view of curved pouch.

(5) FIG. 2B is a two-dimensional side view of a gingival curved pouch.

(6) FIG. 2C shows a pouch having a gingival curve.

(7) FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view of a round (also herein as spherical) pouch.

(8) FIG. 4 is a two-dimensional view of cross-section of a tube-shaped pouch.

(9) FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the tube-shaped pouch.

(10) FIG. 6 is a view of a cross-section of square pouch.

(11) FIG. 7 is a two-dimensional side view of square pouch.

(12) FIG. 8 is a view of cross-section of rectangle-shaped pouch.

(13) FIG. 9 is a two-dimensional side view of rectangle-shaped pouch.

(14) Herein, like reference numbers in one figure refer to like reference numbers in another figure.

(15) The disclosed formulations, products and containers herein are not limited regarding any particular shape and/or form of manufacture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(16) The formulations herein comprising green tea can be enjoyed for taste and/or as gastronomic and/or food experience and can also provide health benefits. Green tea compositions, mixtures and formulations (used synonymously herein), like many other tea products, can be steeped in hot water creating a drink which we shall refer to as green tea drink to differentiate from green tea, the flora. In an embodiment loose whole, dried green tea leaves can be placed directly in a receptacle and hot water is poured on top of the leaves.

(17) The formulations disclosed herein can in the many and varied embodiments set forth provide enjoyment, health benefits, caffeine and other benefits of placing the moist tea leaves between lip and gum, cheek and gum, chewing, and swallowing the loose greet tea leaves and by ingestion and absorption deriving the flavor, health benefits, caffeine and other benefits and appreciation from the green tea leaves and any other constituents of a formulation. In an embodiment, the tea leaves can be moistened by water, oil or other means external to the leaf and/or have an internal water content in a range of from 1 wt % up to 75 wt % prior to placement in the mouth.

(18) The formulations disclosed herein provide people access to the health benefits of green tea without the necessity of having to carry and hold a scalding cup of water in which to steep the green tea, and saves the user the time necessary to make steeped tea. It also provides a pleasurable way to enjoy the formulations not previously available.

(19) The present invention makes available to a user the constituents and attributes of green tea, including caffeine, which is naturally existing in green tea and can be enhanced in the formulation to create a healthy alternative to people who use caffeine as a stimulant. The caffeine can be enhanced by adding additional caffeine to the formulation and/or adding other constituents to magnify the effect of the caffeine at whatever level is used whether a natural level or one achieved by adding more caffeine to the formulation. The present invention can offer a caffeine level to be ingested by the user similar or equal to a cup of coffee, caffeinated carbonated beverages and/or a so-called energy drink and provide the health benefits of green tea.

(20) The present invention also offers an alternative to people, including professional athletes, who serve as poor role models to children by virtue of the fact that they dip tobacco snuff and chew loose leaf tobacco which offer nicotine as a stimulant. The formulations herein can be tobacco free and/or contain no tobacco. However, tobacco can be included optionally in any formulation herein.

(21) The formulations herein can be nicotine free and/or contain no nicotine. However, nicotine can be included optionally in any formulation herein.

(22) The formulations herein can solve over-indulgence by younger adults in particular in energy drinks that are high in calories and can be imbibed quickly. The present invention, in embodiments, can have no calories, or few calories as compared to energy drinks and typical carbonated beverages having a sweetener.

(23) The present invention offers an alternative to people, who would like the taste and feel of a product they can chew, suck on, place between lip and gum and cheek and gum, and which unlike tobacco does not require spitting. Unlike tobacco which has proven to have harmful health effects, there are no commonly demonstrated harmful effects of green tea either swallowing the juice (ingestion) or absorbing the properties of green tea through cheek, lip and gum membranes.

(24) The present invention is a moist green tea which offers people a healthy, clean, pleasurable way to enjoy the benefits of green tea which can includes, but is not limited to, caffeine. The formulations disclosed herein can also be decaffeinated. The formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea (which can include flowers, leaves, stems, seeds, and roots), a humectant which can be defined as Zemea USP propanediol, glycerol, sorbitol, or polydextrose and which can be used to maintain moisture, stabilize the product, provide a preservative action, and modify flavor, water, NaCl, and additives.

(25) The present invention can comprise a moist green tea which offers people a healthy, clean, pleasurable way to enjoy the benefits of green tea which includes, but is not limited to, caffeine. The formulation for the present invention can be comprised of green tea (which can include flowers, leaves, stems, seeds, and roots), a humectant which can be defined as Zemea USP propanediol, glycerol, sorbitol, or polydextrose and which can be used to maintain moisture, stabilize the product, provide a preservative action, and modify flavor, water, NaCl, and additives. In addition, one iteration of the present invention can include Cannabis sativa (in part, substantially, in significant part or primarily flowers, leaves and stems). There are two states which have legalized the use of Cannabis sativa under certain restrictions any iteration of the present invention which contains Cannabis sativa will only be manufactured and distributed under lawful conditions. The health benefits for certain categories of illness to access to Cannabis sativa have been well-documented medically, scientifically and anecdotally. Any iteration of the present invention which includes Cannabis sativa would be for lawful purposes only.

(26) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, mint as a natural flavoring.

(27) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, mint as a natural flavoring.

(28) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, rebaudioside.

(29) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, rebaudioside.

(30) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, cinnamon as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(31) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, cinnamon as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(32) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, green tea extract as a natural flavoring and for health benefits and for the addition of caffeine.

(33) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, green tea extract as a natural flavoring and for health benefits and for the addition of caffeine.

(34) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, coffee bean extract as a natural flavoring and for the addition of caffeine.

(35) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, coffee bean extract as a natural flavoring and for the addition of caffeine.

(36) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, propolis.

(37) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, propolis.

(38) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, bee pollen as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(39) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, bee pollen as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(40) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, milk thistle extract.

(41) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, milk thistle extract.

(42) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, guarana.

(43) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, guarana.

(44) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, ginseng as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(45) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, ginseng as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(46) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, rose hips as a natural flavoring.

(47) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, rose hips as a natural flavoring.

(48) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, pomegranate extract as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(49) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, pomegranate extract as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(50) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, acai berry extract as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(51) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, acai berry extract as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(52) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, grape seed extract as a natural flavoring.

(53) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, grape seed extract as a natural flavoring.

(54) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, Yerba mate or mate extract.

(55) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, Yerba mate or mate extract.

(56) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, kava (Piper methysticum).

(57) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, kava (Piper methysticum).

(58) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, passion flower.

(59) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, passion flower.

(60) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) or lemon extract as a natural flavoring.

(61) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) or lemon extract as a natural flavoring.

(62) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, valerian (Valeriana officinalis).

(63) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, valerian (Valeriana officinalis).

(64) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, skullcap (genus Scutellaria).

(65) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, skullcap (genus Scutellaria).

(66) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, cranberry as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(67) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, cranberry as a natural flavoring and for related health benefits.

(68) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, guar gum.

(69) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, guar gum.

(70) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, rosemary.

(71) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, rosemary.

(72) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, wintergreen.

(73) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, wintergreen.

(74) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, mint as a natural flavoring.

(75) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, mint as a natural flavoring.

(76) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, spearmint (Mentha spicata) as a natural flavoring.

(77) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, spearmint (Mentha spicata) as a natural flavoring.

(78) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, and other additives including, but not limited to, wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) as a natural flavoring.

(79) In an embodiment, the formulations disclosed herein can comprise green tea, water, NaCl, Zemea or another humectant, Stevia or licorice root, Cannabis sativa, and other additives including, but not limited to, wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) as a natural flavoring.

(80) The present invention, in all aspects, can be comprised of plant material (which can include flowers, leaves, stems, seeds, and roots), refers to tea, green tea, white tea, yellow tea, oolong, black tea, or any plant material harvested from Camellia sinensis, Camellia sinensis var. sinensis and/or Camellia sinensis var. assamica (tea), and/or Cannabis sativa (marijuana).

(81) The present invention, in all aspects, can be intended to be produced as an intermediate moisture food, comprising a water content of 10-40 wt % and a water activity ranging from 0.6-0.9. This will maximize the comfort of keeping the product in the mouth, while minimizing bacterial growth which tends to occur at 0.91 water activity and higher.

(82) The present invention, in all aspects, can be comprised of humectants which can be defined as of Zemea USP propanediol, glycerol, sorbitol, or polydextrose which will be used to maintain moisture, stabilize the product, provide a preservative action and modify flavor.

(83) The present invention, in all aspects, will contain Salt (NaCl) which can be added for both flavor and a preservative action.

(84) In an example embodiment, the tea composition can have the following: yerba mate in a range of 1 wt %-60 wt %, or 23.80 wt % to 35.70 wt %, such as 10 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 29.75 wt %; 30 wt %, or 40 wt %; PUREFRUIT Select and/or monk fruit extract and/or fruit extract in a range of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 1 wt %, or 0.20 wt % to 0.30 wt %, or 0.1 wt % to 0.40 wt %, such as 0.1 wt %, 0.2 wt %, 0.25 wt %, 0.3 wt %, 0.35 wt %, 0.5 wt %; peppermint leaf in a range of 0.3 wt % to 35 wt %, or 1 wt % to 25 wt %, 2 wt % to 20 wt %, 3 wt % to 10 wt %, or 2.80 wt % to 4.20 wt %, such as 2.0 wt %, 2.5 wt %, 3.0 wt %, 3.50 wt %; 4.0 wt %, 4.5 wt %, 5 wt %, 10 wt %, 25 wt %; peppermint leaf powder in a range of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %, or 0.75 wt % to 40 wt %, 1 wt % to 15 wt %, 10 wt % to 30 wt %, 5 wt % to 12 wt %, 6.00 wt % to 9.00 wt %, or 7.00 wt % to 8.00 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 3 wt %, 5 wt %, 5.5 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 7.0 wt %, 7.50 wt %, 8 wt %; 9 wt %, 10 wt %, or 14.5 wt %; green tea extract in a range of 0.5 wt % to 10 wt %, or 1.00 wt % to 5.00 wt %, or 2.00 wt % to 3.00 wt %, or 1.5 wt % to 6 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 2 wt %, 2.50 wt %; 3.0 wt %, 3.5 wt %, 5 wt, 7.5 wt % or 9 wt %. green tea loose leaf in a range of 1 wt % to 75 wt %, or 1 wt % to 50 wt %, or 1 wt % to 25 wt %, or 5 wt % to 40 wt %, or 10 wt % to 25 wt %, or 10 wt % to 15 wt %, or 8.00 wt % to 12.00 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 5 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 10.00 wt %, 12.00 wt %, 15.00 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, or 30 wt %; Caffeine powder in a range of 0.1 wt % to 25 wt %, or 0.15 wt % to 25 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 20 wt %, or 1 wt % to 10 wt %, or 1.2 wt % to 5 wt %, or 1.0 wt % to 2 wt %, or 1.2 wt % to 1.8 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 1.1 wt %, 1.2 wt %, 1.3 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 1.6 wt %, 1.8 wt %, 2 wt %, 2.2 wt %, 4 wt %, 6 wt %, or 10%; Sodium gluconate in a range of 0.01 wt % to 15 wt %, 0.05 wt % to 10 wt %, 0.25 wt % to 5 wt %, 0.3 wt % to 2 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 1 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 0.80 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 0.60 wt %, 0.50 wt % to 0.60 wt %, such as 0.01 wt %, 0.025 wt %, 0.05 wt %, 0.50 wt %, 0.75 wt %, 1 wt %, 1.25 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 3 wt %, 5 wt %, or 10 wt %; Lemon juice powder in a range of 1 wt % to 50 wt %, 1 wt % to 40 wt %, 2.0 wt % to 35 wt %, 2.5 wt % to 25 wt %, 5 wt % to 40 wt %, 2.5 wt % to 50 wt %, 3 wt % to 15 wt %, such as 2 wt %, 5 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 10 wt %, 12 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, 30 wt %, 35 wt %, or 40 wt %; Natural flavor in a range of 0.01 wt % to 50 wt %, 0.05 wt % to 40 wt %, 0.075 wt % to 35 wt %, 1 wt % to 15 wt %, 4 wt % to 12.00 wt %, 5 wt % to 10 wt %, 6.00 wt % to 9.00 wt %, 7.00 wt % to 8.00 wt %, such as 0.5 wt %, 2.5 wt %, 4.0 wt %, 5.0 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 7.0 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 8.0 wt %, 8.5 wt %, 9 wt %, or 10 wt %; and Honey powder in a range of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %, 1 wt % to 40 wt %, 1.2 wt % to 10 wt %, 5 wt % to 40 wt %, 8 wt % to 22 wt %, 9.60 wt % to 14.40 wt %, 10 wt % to 20 wt %, 10 wt % to 15 wt %, 11 wt % to 14 wt %, 12 wt % to 20 wt %, 8 wt % to 22 wt %, such as 5 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 8 wt %, 10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, 30 wt %, 35 wt %, or 40 wt %.

(85) In an example embodiment, the tea composition can have any one or more of the following: yerba mate in a range of 1 wt %-60 wt %, or 23.80 wt % to 35.70 wt %, such as 10 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 29.75 wt %; 30 wt %, or 40 wt %; PUREFRUIT Select and/or monk fruit extract and/or fruit extract in a range of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 1 wt %, or 0.20 wt % to 0.30 wt %, or 0.1 wt % to 0.40 wt %, such as 0.1 wt %, 0.2 wt %, 0.25 wt %, 0.3 wt %, 0.35 wt %, 0.5 wt %; peppermint leaf in a range of 0.3 wt % to 35 wt %, or 1 wt % to 25 wt %, 2 wt % to 20 wt %, 3 wt % to 10 wt %, or 2.80 wt % to 4.20 wt %, such as 2.0 wt %, 2.5 wt %, 3.0 wt %, 3.50 wt %; 4.0 wt %, 4.5 wt %, 5 wt %, 10 wt %, 25 wt %; peppermint leaf powder in a range of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %, or 0.75 wt % to 40 wt %, 1 wt % to 15 wt %, 10 wt % to 30 wt %, 5 wt % to 12 wt %, 6.00 wt % to 9.00 wt %, or 7.00 wt % to 8.00 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 3 wt %, 5 wt %, 5.5 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 7.0 wt %, 7.50 wt %, 8 wt %; 9 wt %, 10 wt %, or 14.5 wt %; green tea extract in a range of 0.5 wt % to 10 wt %, or 1.00 wt % to 5.00 wt %, or 2.00 wt % to 3.00 wt %, or 1.5 wt % to 6 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 2 wt %, 2.50 wt %; 3.0 wt %, 3.5 wt %, 5 wt, 7.5 wt % or 9 wt %. green tea loose leaf in a range of 1 wt % to 75 wt %, or 1 wt % to 50 wt %, or 1 wt % to 25 wt %, or 5 wt % to 40 wt %, or 10 wt % to 25 wt %, or 10 wt % to 15 wt %, or 8.00 wt % to 12.00 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 5 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 10.00 wt %, 12.00 wt %, 15.00 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, or 30 wt %; Caffeine powder in a range of 0.1 wt % to 25 wt %, or 0.15 wt % to 25 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 20 wt %, or 1 wt % to 10 wt %, or 1.2 wt % to 5 wt %, or 1.0 wt % to 2 wt %, or 1.2 wt % to 1.8 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 1.1 wt %, 1.2 wt %, 1.3 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 1.6 wt %, 1.8 wt %, 2 wt %, 2.2 wt %, 4 wt %, 6 wt %, or 10%; Sodium gluconate in a range of 0.01 wt % to 15 wt %, 0.05 wt % to 10 wt %, 0.25 wt % to 5 wt %, 0.3 wt % to 2 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 1 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 0.80 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 0.60 wt %, 0.50 wt % to 0.60 wt %, such as 0.01 wt %, 0.025 wt %, 0.05 wt %, 0.50 wt %, 0.75 wt %, 1 wt %, 1.25 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 3 wt %, 5 wt %, or 10 wt %; Lemon juice powder in a range of 1 wt % to 50 wt %, 1 wt % to 40 wt %, 2.0 wt % to 35 wt %, 2.5 wt % to 25 wt %, 5 wt % to 40 wt %, 2.5 wt % to 50 wt %, 3 wt % to 15 wt %, such as 2 wt %, 5 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 10 wt %, 12 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, 30 wt %, 35 wt %, or 40 wt %; Natural flavor in a range of 0.01 wt % to 50 wt %, 0.05 wt % to 40 wt %, 0.075 wt % to 35 wt %, 1 wt % to 15 wt %, 4 wt % to 12.00 wt %, 5 wt % to 10 wt %, 6.00 wt % to 9.00 wt %, 7.00 wt % to 8.00 wt %, such as 0.5 wt %, 2.5 wt %, 4.0 wt %, 5.0 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 7.0 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 8.0 wt %, 8.5 wt %, 9 wt %, or 10 wt %; and Honey powder in a range of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %, 1 wt % to 40 wt %, 1.2 wt % to 10 wt %, 5 wt % to 40 wt %, 8 wt % to 22 wt %, 9.60 wt % to 14.40 wt %, 10 wt % to 20 wt %, 10 wt % to 15 wt %, 11 wt % to 14 wt %, 12 wt % to 20 wt %, 8 wt % to 22 wt %, such as 5 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 8 wt %, 10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, 30 wt %, 35 wt %, or 40 wt %.

(86) In another embodiment, the tea composition can have any one or more of the following: yerba mate in a range of 1 wt %-60 wt %, or 23.80 wt % to 35.70 wt %, such as 10 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 29.75 wt %; 30 wt %, or 40 wt %; monk fruit extract and/or fruit extract in a range of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 1 wt %, or 0.20 wt % to 0.30 wt %, or 0.1 wt % to 0.40 wt %, such as 0.1 wt %, 0.2 wt %, 0.25 wt %, 0.3 wt %, 0.35 wt %, 0.5 wt %; a peppermint in a range of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %, or 0.75 wt % to 40 wt %, 1 wt % to 15 wt %, 10 wt % to 30 wt %, 5 wt % to 12 wt %, 6.00 wt % to 9.00 wt %, or 7.00 wt % to 8.00 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 3 wt %, 5 wt %, 5.5 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 7.0 wt %, 7.50 wt %, 8 wt %; 9 wt %, 10 wt %, or 14.5 wt %; green tea in a range of 1 wt % to 75 wt %, or 1 wt % to 50 wt %, or 1 wt % to 25 wt %, or 5 wt % to 40 wt %, or 10 wt % to 25 wt %, or 10 wt % to 15 wt %, or 8.00 wt % to 12.00 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 5 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 10.00 wt %, 12.00 wt %, 15.00 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, or 30 wt %; caffeine 0.01 wt % to 25 wt %, or 0.15 wt % to 25 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 20 wt %, or 1 wt % to 10 wt %, or 1.2 wt % to 5 wt %, or 1.0 wt % to 2 wt %, or 1.2 wt % to 1.8 wt %, such as 1 wt %, 1.1 wt %, 1.2 wt %, 1.3 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 1.6 wt %, 1.8 wt %, 2 wt %, 2.2 wt %, 4 wt %, 6 wt %, or 10%; Sodium gluconate in a range of 0.01 wt % to 15 wt %, 0.05 wt % to 10 wt %, 0.25 wt % to 5 wt %, 0.3 wt % to 2 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 1 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 0.80 wt %, 0.40 wt % to 0.60 wt %, 0.50 wt % to 0.60 wt %, such as 0.01 wt %, 0.025 wt %, 0.05 wt %, 0.50 wt %, 0.75 wt %, 1 wt %, 1.25 wt %, 1.5 wt %, 3 wt %, 5 wt %, or 10 wt %; lemon juice 1 wt % to 50 wt %, 1 wt % to 40 wt %, 2.0 wt % to 35 wt %, 2.5 wt % to 25 wt %, 5 wt % to 40 wt %, 2.5 wt % to 50 wt %, 3 wt % to 15 wt %, such as 2 wt %, 5 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 10 wt %, 12 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, 30 wt %, 35 wt %, or 40 wt %; natural flavor or artificial flavor in a range of 0.01 wt % to 50 wt %, 0.05 wt % to 40 wt %, 0.075 wt % to 35 wt %, 1 wt % to 15 wt %, 4 wt % to 12.00 wt %, 5 wt % to 10 wt %, 6.00 wt % to 9.00 wt %, 7.00 wt % to 8.00 wt %, such as 0.5 wt %, 2.5 wt %, 4.0 wt %, 5.0 wt %, 6.0 wt %, 7.0 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 8.0 wt %, 8.5 wt %, 9 wt %, or 10 wt %; and sweetener and/or flavorant and/or honey in a range of 0.5 wt % to 50 wt %, 1 wt % to 40 wt %, 1.2 wt % to 10 wt %, 5 wt % to 40 wt %, 8 wt % to 22 wt %, 9.60 wt % to 14.40 wt %, 10 wt % to 20 wt %, 10 wt % to 15 wt %, 11 wt % to 14 wt %, 12 wt % to 20 wt %, 8 wt % to 22 wt %, such as 5 wt %, 7.5 wt %, 8 wt %, 10 wt %, 11 wt %, 12 wt %, 13 wt %, 14 wt %, 15 wt %, 20 wt %, 25 wt %, 30 wt %, 35 wt %, or 40 wt %.

(87) In an embodiment, a yerba mate base tea composition can be used. The yerba mate base tea composition can be composed at least in part, or wholly, of plant materials such as yerba mate (3-60 wt %), green tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) and/or green tea material (1-50 wt %), peppermint leaf (0.3-35%), peppermint leaf powder (0.75%-40%).

(88) Optionally, a tea composition can use the yerba mate base tea composition with the addition of any one or more of the following ingredients: L-theanine, e.g. in a range of 0.15 wt % to 25 wt %, or 15 wt % to 25 wt %; huperzine serrate, e.g. in a range of 0.05 wt % to 1 wt %; maca extract, e.g. in a range of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % (for a user's vitality); gotu kola root, e.g. in a range of 0.5 wt % to 35 wt %; and ginseng, e.g. in a range of 0.5 wt % to 35%.

(89) A tea composition can have lemon juice powder (2.5 wt %-50 wt %), sodium gluconate (0.05 wt %-5 wt %), caffeine powder (0.15 wt %-15 wt %), honey powder (1.2 wt %-40 wt %), natural flavors (0.75 wt %-35 wt %).

(90) In an embodiment, a chamomile base tea composition can be used. The chamomile base tea composition can be composed at least in part, or wholly, of plant materials such as chamomile (3-60 wt %), green tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) (1-50 wt %), peppermint leaf (0.3-35%), peppermint leaf powder (0.75%-40%).

(91) Optionally, a tea composition can use the chamomile base tea composition with the addition of any one or more of the following ingredients: kava (Piper methysticum), e.g. in a range from 0.5 wt % to 35 wt %; melatonin, e.g. in a range from 0.05 wt % to 0.5 wt %; ginger, e.g. in a range from 0.25 wt % to 5 wt %; valerian root, e.g. in a range from 0.5 wt % to 35 wt %; lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), e.g. in a range from 0.5 wt %-35 wt %; and skullcap (genus Scutellaria), e.g. in a range from 0.5 wt %-35 wt %.

(92) In an embodiment, the tea composition can have lemon juice powder (2.5 wt %-50 wt %), sodium gluconate (0.05 wt %-5 wt %), caffeine powder (0.15 wt %-15 wt %), honey powder (1.2 wt %-40 wt %), natural flavors (0.75 wt %-35 wt %).

(93) In an embodiment, a marijuana based tea composition can be used. The marijuana base tea composition can be composed at least in part, or wholly, of plant materials such as marijuana (Cannabis sativa) (3 wt % to 60 wt %), yerba mate (3 wt % to 60 wt %), green tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) (1 wt % to 50 wt %), peppermint leaf (0.3 wt % to 35%), peppermint leaf powder (0.75 wt % to 40 wt %).

(94) Optionally, a tea composition can use the marijuana base tea composition with the addition of any one or more of the following ingredients: cannabidiol (CBD) in a range of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in a range of 0.1 wt % to 10 wt %.

(95) In other embodiments any one or more of the following ingredients can be used in any of the tea compositions disclosed herein at any desired wt % of the tea composition: L-theanine, e.g. in a range of 0.15% to 25%; huperzine serrate, e.g. in a range of 0.05%-1%; maca extract, e.g. in a range of 0.1% to 10%; gotu kola root, e.g. in a range of 0.5-35%; ginseng, e.g. in a range of 0.5-35%; kava, e.g. in a range of 0.5-35%; melatonin, e.g. in a range of 0.05-0.5%; ginger, e.g. in a range of 0.25-5%; valerian root, e.g. in a range of 0.5-35%; lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), e.g. in a range of 0.5-35%; skullcap (genus Scutellaria), e.g. in a range of 0.5-35%; cannabidiol (CBD), e.g. in a range of 0.1% to 10%; and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), e.g. in a range of 0.1 to 10%.

(96) In other embodiments any one or more of the following ingredients can be used in any of the tea compositions disclosed herein at any desired wt % of the tea composition: yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis, a type of holly), e.g. in a concentration of less than 60 wt %; green tea extract, e.g. in a concentration of 0.25 wt % to 25 wt %; caffeine, e.g. in a concentration of 0.15 wt % to 15 wt %; PUREFRUIT Select, monk fruit extract (or other monk fruit extract), e.g. in a concentration of less than 70 wt %; sodium gluconate (to inhibit bitterness), e.g. in a concentration of 0.05 wt % to 5 wt %; lemon juice powder, e.g. in a concentration of 2.5 wt % to 50 wt %; natural flavors, e.g. in a concentration of 0.75 wt % to 35 wt %; additional flavor, e.g. in a concentration of less than 50 wt %; cocoa, e.g. in a concentration of 0.25 wt % to 10 wt %; acai berry (powder or extract), e.g. in a concentration of 0.25 wt % to 10 wt %; rose hips, e.g. in a concentration of 0.25 wt % to 10 wt %; and coffee bean, e.g. in a concentration 0.25 wt % to 10 wt %.

(97) In an embodiment the composition and/or tea composition and/or product composition can have: 5 wt % to 95 wt % of a plant material harvested from one or more of Camellia sinensis, yerba mate, a peppermint, a peppermint leaf and a peppermint leaf powder; 0.25 wt % to 25 wt % of a green tea extract; up to 70 wt % of content of one or more of a monk fruit extract, sodium gluconate, a lemon juice powder, a natural flavor and a honey powder; 0.15 wt % to 15% of a caffeine powder; and said composition having water in a range of from 0 wt % to 10 wt %. In an embodiment, any one or more types of a peppermint can be used. For example a peppermint can be used which is a pure plant material, or a part or portion of a peppermint plant, or a leave of a peppermint plant. A peppermint can also be powder derived from a source of peppermint, such as a peppermint leaf from which a peppermint leaf powder is derived. A peppermint can also be a grinding, cutting or shaving of a peppermint plant or other source. A peppermint can also be a peppermint extract, oil, plant derivative, processed flavor or compound. Any peppermint flavor or source of peppermint flavor can be used. This disclosure is to be broadly construed as to any type of flavor and the material and/or form by which a flavor is imparted to the composition and/or tea composition and/or product.

(98) In an embodiment the composition and/or tea composition and/or product composition can have: 5 wt % to 95 wt % plant material harvested from one or more of Camellia sinensis, chamomile, a peppermint, a peppermint leaf and a peppermint leaf powder; 0.25 wt % to 25 wt % of green tea extract; up 70 wt % of one or more of a monk fruit extract, sodium gluconate, a lemon juice powder, a natural flavor, and a honey powder; 0.15 wt % to 25 wt % of a L-theanine; and said composition having water in a range of from 0 wt % to 10 wt %.

(99) In an embodiment the composition and/or tea composition and/or product composition can have: 5 wt % to 95 wt % of a plant material harvested from one or more of Camellia sinensis, Cannabis sativa, yerba mate, a peppermint, a peppermint leaf and a peppermint leaf power; 0.25 wt % to 25 wt % of a green tea extract; up to 70 wt % of one or more of a monk fruit extract, sodium gluconate, a lemon juice powder, a natural flavor; and a honey powder; and said composition having water in a range of from 0 wt % to 10 wt %.

(100) Any composition herein can have any one or more of the following ingredients, additives, flavors and extracts: ginger, coffee, coffee bean, gotu kola root, gotu kola extract, kola nut, cocoa, guarana, yerba mate and yerba mate extract, macs extract, L-theanine, Huperzia serrata, huperzine serrate, milk thistle leaf, milk thistle powder milk thistle extract, blueberry extract, grape extract, green tea or green tea extract, propolis, turmeric, fennel, gingko biloba, ginseng, rose hips, pomegranate, acai berry, grape seed, lemon, lemon peel, lemon juice powder, cranberry, mint, cinnamon, cocoa, green tea, mint, spearmint (Mentha spicata), wintergreen (Gaultherin procumbens), rosemary, passion flower, Glycyrrhiza root (licorice root), cocoa, ginger, bee pollen, peppermint, peppermint leaf powder, lemon balm (Melissa officials), Cannabis sativa, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), propolis, honey, honey powder, monk fruit extract, PUREFRUIT Select, Stevia, agave, fruit juice concentrates, kava (Piper methysticum), chamomile, melatonin, valerian (Valeriana officinalis), valerian root, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), skullcap (genus Scutellaria) flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, tartaric, malic acid, citric acid, and sodium gluconate.

(101) FIG. 1A is a three-dimensional view of a filled pouch 1. The pouch 1 in the FIG. 1A example can be filled with any of the tea compositions disclosed herein. FIG. 1A shows a pouch 1 having a pouch cavity 100 into which a tea composition can be contained. The pouch 1 can have a first end 52 and a second end 54. The first end 52 can be a closed end and the second end 54 can be a closed end. In an embodiment, the first end 52 can be a sealed end. The second end 54 can also be a sealed end. Optionally, the ends can also be formed by the folding of material, sewing, application of adhesive, weaving, heating other means of closing or sealing a pouch end.

(102) The pouch 1 can have an upper pouch 56 and a lower pouch 58. In an embodiment, the upper and lower pouch can be connected by one or more side walls.

(103) The pouch 1 can have a first side 60 having a first side wall 59. The first side 60 can have a first side wall 59 optionally having a first side pleat 57. The pouch 1 can also have a second side 62 having a second side wall 63. The second side wall 63 can optionally have a second side pleat 64 (FIG. 2A). The example of FIG. 1 shows a rectangular pouch 10. The pouch 1 can be made of pouch material 50.

(104) In an embodiment, the pouch cavity 100 can be bounded by the upper pouch 56 and the lower pouch 58, the first end 52 and the second end 54, as well as the first side wall 59 and second side wall 63.

(105) FIG. 1B is a three-dimensional view of cross-section of a curved pouch. FIG. 1B shows a tea composition 99 (also herein as composition 99 and contents 99) filling pouch cavity 100. Herein, the material filling the pouch cavity 100 are referred to as a contents 99, which for example can be the tea composition 99 and/or the composition 99.

(106) FIG. 1B is a three-dimensional view of cross-section of a curved pouch 20 (also herein as gingival curved pouch 20). FIG. 1B is a three-dimensional view of a cross-section of the curved pouch 20. As shown in FIG. 2A, Each end of the pouch 1 is sealed and the contents of the pouch 1 are contained within the hollow space between the two sealed ends and the two side walls of the pouch. The pouch is curved gently upwards at an angle so that the bottom side of the pouch is a gently curved shape designed to mirror the curve of the lower jaw.

(107) FIG. 2A is a two-dimensional side view of a curved pouch 20 (also herein as gingival curved pouch 20). FIG. 2A is a side view of curved pouch. FIG. 2A is a side view of a gingival curved pouch 20. In an embodiment, the pouch can be formed to have a gingival curve 200. The gingival curved pouch 20 having the gingival curve 200 can be comfortably place in a user's mouth fitting nicely proximate to the users gum and/or inner lip. In an embodiment, the gingival curved pouch 20 is configured for ready accommodation proximate to a user's gingiva and/or alveolar mucosa. In another embodiment, the gingival curved pouch 20 is shaped for ready accommodation in a user's cheek area between the cheek and gum, such as proximate to the user's buccal mucosa, or between the user's buccal mucosa and a gingiva and/or alveolar mucosa.

(108) FIG. 2B illustrates a first upper edge 70 and a first lower edge 72 of first side 60 curved parallel to the gingival curve 200. The second upper edge 75 and second lower edge 77 are also curved parallel to the gingival curve 200.

(109) The gingival curve 200 can be any curve which accommodates a user's anatomy in a comfortable manner. In an embodiment, the gingival curve 200 can have an angle of arc between 0 and 180, such as in non-limiting example, between 5 and 170, 10 and 175, and 20 and 160. In another embodiment, the angle of arc can be greater than 10. In another, it can be less than 175.

(110) FIG. 2C shows a pouch having a gingival curve. FIG. 2C show examples of measurements of a gingival curves parallel to or along the length of the pouch 1. An angle of arc 210 can be measured parallel to or along the lower upper edge 75. An angle of arc 220 can be measured parallel to or along the gingival curve 200. An angle of arc 230 can be measured parallel to or along the first upper edge 70. The gingival curve 200 can have a curve depth 250. The curve depth 250 can be in a range of from for non-limiting example, zero to 5 cm, such as 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, or greater.

(111) FIG. 2C also shows a pouch length 1000, a pouch width 2000 and a pouch height 3000.

(112) A gingival curve can be used along a pouch length 1000. A gingival curve can be used along a pouch width 2000. Thus, one or more portions of the pouch 1 can be curved to provide accommodation to and be configured with the shape of a user's gum, cheek and mouth. Thus, the topography of the pouch can be designed for the mouth comfort of and mouth fit to the user.

(113) FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view of a round pouch 30 (also as spherical pouch 30). FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view of a round pouch. The pouch is spherical in shape and the contents of the pouch are held within the sphere. The spherical pouch is sealed, either by means of an overlapping flap which adheres to the surface of the spherical pouch or by means of a sealed opening, prior to which the spherical pouch is filled. The design of the pouch is intended to either be small enough to fit, with other spherical pouches between the cheek and gum or lip and gum, or in its larger iteration, it will mimic the playful shape of the gumball, fireball, gob stopper, or jawbreaker hard candies.

(114) FIG. 4 is a two-dimensional view of cross-section of tube-shaped pouch having the tea composition contained in the pouch cavity 100. FIG. 4 is a two-dimensional view of cross-section of tube-shaped pouch. FIG. 4 is a two-dimensional view of a cross-section of the tube-shaped pouch. Each end of the pouch is sealed and the contents of the pouch are contained within the tubular shape of the pouch between the two sealed ends. The pouch is tube-shaped to offer comfort in that is has no sharp edges and its round, long shape fits comfortably between cheek and gum or lip and gum. The tubular shape is malleable when moist and can bend gently along the curve of mouth or jaw.

(115) The example of FIG. 4, shows the side of the tube-shaped pouch. Each end of the pouch is sealed and the contents of the pouch are contained within the tubular shape of the pouch between the two sealed ends. The pouch is tube-shaped to offer comfort in that is has no sharp edges and its round, long shape fits comfortably between cheek and gum or lip and gum. The tubular shape is malleable when moist and can bend gently along the curve of mouth or jaw.

(116) FIG. 5 is a cross sectional side view of the tube-shaped pouch 35. FIG. 5 is a cross-section taking along the height 3000 and length 1000 showing the tea composition 99 contained it the pouch cavity 100.

(117) FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of cross-section of square pouch showing the tea composition 99 contained it the pouch cavity 100.

(118) FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of cross-section of square pouch. FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of a cross-section of the square pouch. Each end of the pouch is sealed and the contents of the pouch are contained within the hollow space between the two sealed ends and the two side walls of the pouch. The pouch is square with all four sides of equal length and the contents of the pouch are contained within the four sides of equal length and the two side walls of the pouch. The square pouch is smaller and more concentrated to take up less space in the mouth and be more inconspicuous to third parties. The smaller square shape also allows the pouch to be moved in the mouth more easily.

(119) FIG. 7 is a two-dimensional side view of square pouch 40. FIG. 7 is a two-dimensional side view of the square pouch. Each end of the pouch is sealed and the contents of the pouch are contained within the hollow space between the two sealed ends and the two side walls of the pouch. The pouch is square with all four sides of equal length and the contents of the pouch are contained within the four sides of equal length and the two side walls of the pouch. The square pouch is smaller and more concentrated to take up less space in the mouth and be more inconspicuous to third parties. The smaller square shape also allows the pouch to be moved in the mouth more easily.

(120) FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional view of cross-section of rectangle-shaped pouch 10 (also as rectangular pouch 10). FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional view of a cross-section of the rectangle-shaped pouch. Each end of the pouch is sealed and the contents of the pouch are contained within the hollow rectangle space between the two sealed ends and the two side walls of the pouch. The pouch is rectangular with the top and bottom edges being longer than the two ends of the pouch. The rectangle shape of the pouch allows for a sizable space within the pouch and because it is longer than it is tall, it fits comfortably along the side of the mouth between cheek and gum or lip and gum. The rectangle shape allows the pouch to fit easily on either side of the mouth.

(121) FIG. 9 is a two-dimensional side view of rectangle-shaped pouch 10 showing the tea composition 99 contained it the pouch cavity 100.

(122) In an embodiment a surface of the pouch can have one or more of a coating. The one or more coatings can be used for flavor, texture, structure, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity. The one or more coatings can be used to provide additives and/or flavorants.

(123) In another embodiment the pouch can be infused with and/or can bear an additive and/or flavor in or on its structure. In an embodiment, the material of the pouch can bear deposited additives and/or flavorants.

(124) For example, the pouch can be used as a carrier and/or carrying structure for additives and/or flavorants. In an embodiment, the pouch can bear a stimulant, a depressant, an additive and/or a flavor. For example, the pouch can be infused or bear caffeine, nicotine or other ingredient.

(125) In an embodiment, the pouch can bear a mark, trademark watermark or other indicia. The material of the pouch can be chosen such that it can be marked and/or imprinted, or otherwise produced, to have and/or bear a marking, such as a word, design, trademark or other visibly recognizable feature to a user. In an embodiment, the indicia can be lettering or other text or design attribute.

(126) In another embodiment, the pouch can be used for a flavor effect or to provide, change or modify a flavor profile.

(127) FIG. 9 is a two-dimensional side view of rectangle-shaped pouch. FIG. 9 is a two-dimensional side view of a rectangle-shaped pouch. Each end of the pouch is sealed and the contents of the pouch are contained within the hollow rectangle space between the two sealed ends and the two side walls of the pouch. The pouch is rectangular with the top and bottom edges being longer than the two ends of the pouch. The rectangle shape of the pouch allows for a sizable space within the pouch and because it is longer than it is tall, it fits comfortably along the side of the mouth between cheek and gum or lip and gum. The rectangle shape allows the pouch to fit easily on either side of the mouth.

(128) The scope of this disclosure is to be broadly construed. It is intended that this disclosure disclose equivalents, means, systems and methods to achieve the devices, activities and actions disclosed herein. For each formulation, element or constituent disclosed, it is intended that this disclosure also encompass in its disclosure and teaches equivalents, means, systems and methods for practicing the many aspects, mechanisms and devices disclosed herein. Additionally, this disclosure regards a tea for oral consumption and its many aspects, features and elements. Such a tea and the disclosed products, processes and mechanisms can be dynamic in their use and operation, this disclosure is intended to encompass the equivalents, means, systems and methods of the use of the tea, tea compositions, compositions, formulas and its many aspects consistent with the description and spirit of the operations and functions disclosed herein. The claims of this application are likewise to be broadly construed.

(129) The description of the inventions herein in their many embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention.

(130) The following claims are provided herein in order to promote a more clear understanding of certain embodiments of the invention, and are in no way intended as a limitation thereon.