Leading Wellness Tea Company Traditional Medicinals® is Latest RealCup™ Brand Partner for Single-Serve Teas

Traditional Medicinal herbal teas that aid in digestion are coming soon in RealCup™ capsules, available in U.S. retail outlets

MISSISSAUGUA, ON, Aug. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Traditional Medicinals® herbal supplement wellness teas have chosen to partner with the RealCup™ brand for their launch into the fast-growing single-serve capsule format.  Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, the company that owns and manufactures the RealCup™ brand, announced that it will produce two popular varieties of Traditional Medicinals® teas in their patented RealCup™ capsule.

"We chose to launch our products in the RealCup™ brand of capsules because their unique FlavorMax filter delivers the high quality brewing required to help ensure our teas deliver their intended effect," explained Blair Kellison, Chief Executive Officer of Traditional Medicinals®.

"The non-woven filter in the RealCup™ brand of capsules is different than anything that the competition offers," said Bill VandenBygaart, Vice President, Business Development, Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee. "It allows more of the active constituents into the cup, ensuring authentic taste and, in the case of Traditional Medicinals, efficacy and functionality of their wellness herbal supplement tea blends."

Traditional Medicinals® will make the new capsule format available in selected U.S. retail outlets.  Consumers will be able enjoy the speed and convenience of brewing Ginger Aid® and Roasted Dandelion Root in RealCup™ compatible single-serve brewers at home or at work, while enjoying the flavor and health benefits found in the traditional bag format.  Ginger Aid® can help with occasional indigestion and nausea associated with motion; Roasted Dandelion Root gently stimulates the liver and can support healthy digestion*.

For more information on the Traditional Medicinal teas initially available in RealCup™ capsules, visit traditionalmedicinals.com.

To learn about the RealCup™ brand single-serve beverage solution, visit www.real-cup.com.

About RealCup™ Brand Single-Serve Capsules:
RealCup™ capsules are designed for use with K-Cup® compatible single-serve brewers. RealCup™ single-serve capsules were developed by Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee, one of the largest coffee and tea manufacturers in North America. The company combines state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation with more than 100 years of quality and service excellence to deliver an exceptional beverage experience in mainstream and specialty coffee, tea, and complementary beverages. A leader in the independent single-serve beverage industry, the RealCup™ brand strives to bring sustainability, choice, value and quality to the consumer, both through partner brands and through flexible licensing agreements.

RealCup™ products and Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee are not affiliated with K-Cup® or Keurig Inc. K-Cup® and Keurig® are registered trademarks of Keurig Inc.

TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS®, REALCUP® BRANDS, AND MOTHER PARKERS TEA & COFFEE INC., HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC., KEURIG® OR K-CUP®. KEURIG® and K-CUP® are registered trademarks of KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN INC.

*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.

SOURCE RealCup(TM)