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THE BLEND
Reformulated for years. Finally, exactly right.
Zest began as Orange & Green Tea, made with gunpowder green tea, one of the lowest grades of green tea, plus orange, lemon, nutmeg, and ginseng. It started because M.R. Payton watched a friend drink Red Bull and other energy drinks several times a day just to keep up. He wanted to give his friend the caffeine and energy he needed, along with immune and cellular support.
Over the years, nearly every ingredient was upgraded. The search for a better green tea led to a local tea shop, and to Gold Fleck green tea, sourced through Flight Tea Bar and Lounge. It’s a rolled green tea, similar in form to gunpowder, but the leaves shimmer with flecks of gold and green and carry a natural lemony flavor. Ginseng became eleuthero root, which lasts longer and has a gentle natural sweetness. Eleuthero powder gave way to eleuthero in whole pieces.
The balance matters. The acidity of the lemon, orange, and green tea needs grounding, and the Ceylon nutmeg and eleuthero provide it. That balance is why Zest works as an energy blend and not just a citrus tea.
Formerly Zipp, Zippy, Citrus Green Tea, and Orange & Green Tea.
HOW TO INFUSE
Amount: 1 teaspoon or 1 Teabag per 12 oz of water
Temperature: 175°F — green tea is delicate; high heat creates bitterness
Time: 2 minutes for a full cup, 30-60 seconds for reinfusion
Serve: Hot or iced — exceptional both ways
Try adding: A slice of fresh lemon, a drizzle of local honey, or build it into a mocktail
Every element of this brew guide has been calibrated to preserve the natural energy-supporting compounds in each ingredient while delivering the full sensory experience of the blend.
Zipp Citrus Lemonade (16 oz)
Ingredients:
2 teabags/teaspoons of Zipp
1/4 Hot Water (4 oz. Hot Water)
3/4 Cold Water (12 oz. Cold Water)
2 Tb Local Raw Honey or Organic Cane Sugar
1 Tb Pure Lemon Juice
Directions:
Add 1 teabag of Zipp + Sweetener + Lemon Juice .
Add 4 oz. of hot water (160°F/71°C) to infuse.
Stir for 30 sec. until Sweetener is dissolved.
Add 12 oz of Cold water.
Citrus Green Milk Tea Infusion (16 oz.)
Ingredients:
2 teabag/teaspoons of Zipp
3/4 Hot Water (12 oz Hot Water)
1/4 Oat Milk (4 oz Oat Milk)
1 Tb Local Raw Honey or Organic Cane Sugar
Directions:
Infuse Zipp in 12 oz. of hot water (160°F/71°C).
Add 4 oz. of Oat Milk (Cold).
Stir in Local Raw Honey (or Organic Cane Sugar)
M.R. PAYTON ON ZEST
I made this blend because I kept watching people I care about reach for energy drinks just to function. And I understood why — the demand is real. But the solution felt wrong. Artificial flavors, added chemicals, ingredients engineered to spike your system and leave you emptier than before.
I wanted to craft something that met that same need honestly. Green tea and Siberian ginseng for lasting energy. Citrus for brightness and vitality. Nutmeg for warmth and grounding. Everything working together the way it's supposed to.
The turning point was finding the Gold Flecked green tea at a friend's local shop. When I tasted it I knew immediately — the natural lemon notes, the smoothness, the quality of the leaf itself. It was exactly what this blend had been waiting for. The gold flecks on the dry leaf felt like the final confirmation. This was Zipp.
When I imagine the person drinking this blend, I see someone on a Saturday morning — present in whatever the day holds. A run. A conversation that matters. An afternoon with people they love. They're not chasing energy. They're sustaining it. And everything they put in their body is chosen to support that. Zipp is for that person. It always was.
WELLNESS & INTENTION
Every ingredient in Zest was chosen for a reason: flavor and function in balance and harmony. Together, they support energy, immunity, and digestion.
Gold Fleck green tea provides a clean, moderate caffeine lift naturally paired with L-theanine, the amino acid that smooths the edge off caffeine and promotes calm, sustained alertness without the jitters or the crash. This is what makes green tea fundamentally different from conventional energy drinks. The energy is present, but it doesn’t take over. The leaf also contains antioxidant polyphenols, which are traditionally valued for supporting the body at a cellular level.
Eleuthero root, known as Siberian ginseng, is an adaptogenic herb traditionally used to support the body’s natural energy levels, reduce fatigue, and help the body respond to physical and mental demand. It doesn’t spike anything. It sustains everything. Its gentle natural sweetness also grounds the citrus.
Orange and lemon peel bring natural vitamin C and traditionally support digestion and immune health. Ceylon nutmeg adds warmth, supports circulation and digestion, and rounds the blend with a grounding earthiness that keeps Zest from feeling sharp or aggressive. That’s why a warm cup after lunch works as well as it does.
This is energy that supports your presence. Not energy that replaces it.
Important: 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. Individual responses to herbal infusions may vary. If you have specific health concerns, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medication, please consult your healthcare provider before use.
Sustainability
At Jasper & Gold, we're committed to minimizing our environmental impact and supporting sustainable practices. Here's how we're doing our part:
Tea Bags: Our tea bags are made from 100% natural, unbleached cotton, making them biodegradable and environmentally friendly. To extend their life, carefully open the bag, empty the contents, rinse with hot water, and allow to air dry completely.
Packaging: We're continually exploring eco-friendly packaging options to minimize waste and reduce our carbon footprint.
Sourcing: We partner with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, ensuring that our ingredients are sourced responsibly.
