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Of all the exhibitors at the recent Berkeley Springs tasting event, Chicago-based Moni’s Teas was the most inspiring.

The company’s organic line of fine tea products was sold alongside a range of premium bottled water brands. Moni’s Teas owner Monica Hayman explained that, as fruit tea infusions are refreshing when served cold on warm days, women can feel more pampered and gain functional advantages by using luxury bottled water.

She added: “In order to drink tea, you add water. So why not add water that contains a high quality pH or possibly calcium, magnesium or other nutrients with healthy benefits.”

The company stocks more than a dozen premium brands, including Aquadeco, Berg, Finé, Highland Springs and Tasmanian Rain.