Diversitea owner Janine Davis began blending teas in the 1980’s to treat various health conditions that were not responsive to allopathic (conventional) treatments.  She studied plant remedies extensively, and amassed a substantial knowledge base. 
 
In 1996 she became a certified diver, and ran across this passage in a reference book :
 
“Nutritional Scientists have discovered that Red Clover blossoms contain the trace element Molybdenum, that is now beginning to be recognized as a very essential nutrient in relatively minute quantities.  Molybdenum plays an important role involving the discharge of Nitrogen from our bodies.  Molybdenum’s essential trace accumulations are in the liver, kidneys, bone and skin.  The Molybdenum in Red Clover Tops helps the system to discharge Nitrogenous waste, aids in cleaning the system of impurities, and helps retard the spread of infection.” 
 
This led her on a quest to discover whether this property would hold true for Scuba divers.  Over the next several years, she went on dive trips, carrying her water bottle of Red Clover Tea and enduring the skeptical looks of fellow divers when she explained that this tea helped her feel less tired than when she did not use it. She thought if it even added a small edge to her margin of safety in terms of nitrogen elimination, it was worth using.
 
As her research continued, she started experimenting with other herbs whose properties would enhance the diving experience, as well as add flavor and nutritional benefits to the blend.
 
At the beginning of 2002, convinced that there was real potential for this product to make a difference in diver safety, Davis started working with a manufacturing facility to develop Diversitea. 
 
In March 2002, Diversitea received its first “sea trial’” on a live-aboard Safari in the Maldives with 12 divers, most of whom were willing to try the tea, and fill out a questionnaire at the end of the trip.  The result of this test was that all reported feeling less fatigued after multiple dives on multiple days, and found the tea refreshing. All now use Diversitea regularly. 
 
In 2002 Davis was Nitrox certified, and realized the effect of drinking Diversitea is similar to that of diving using Recreational (32 to 36 percent) Nitrox.  During dive trips one feels less fatigued after repetitive dives over several days.  However, with Diversitea there is no issue of Oxygen Toxicity to contend with.  Scuba Diver Magazine dubbed Diversitea “Nitrox in a Cup”.  
 
Original Blend Diversitea is made with Red Clover Flowers, Hibiscus flowers, Orange Peel, Rose Hips, 
Cran-Max® Cranberry Extract, Galangal (a type of Ginger), and Stevia.  The Red Clover is the component containing Molybdenum, which is what assists the body in Nitrogen reduction in tissues.  It is also an Anti-Oxidant.  Hibiscus is commonly used to lower blood pressure, and is brewed and consumed all over the world. In Mexico and the Caribbean it is known as “Jamaica” and it is practically Egypt’s national beverage.  Galangal is commonly used for seasickness, and also to warm the system.  Cranberry assists the function of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract, and helps support the elimination of toxins from the system.  Stevia is a Pancreatic and anti-mucous herb, which is actually good for Diabetics.  It is the sweetening agent in Diversitea.
 
Herbal Tea seems to be the optimum way to consume the trace mineral Molybdenum, as the Gastrointestinal Tract readily absorbs soluble (but not insoluble) MO.  Herbal teas are also synergistic, in that the various constituents of different herbs are more effective in combination with others, than taken individually.
 
In addition, it has been proved that hydration is a critical factor in the prevention of “undeserved” DCS hits.  Diversitea has a pleasant flavor, is extremely healthy, and contains no Caffeine, Aspartame, or sugar.    Divers tend to stay better hydrated by drinking Diversitea, rather than carbonated, caffeinated and chemical-loaded beverages.
 
In February 2003, Diversitea was introduced at the First Russian Diving Exhibition in Moscow, Russia.  Diversitea became very popular and came to the attention of the Russian Navy.  In 2004, testing commenced at the Makarov State Maritime Academy in St. Petersburg.  Copies of the test results can be found in this report, which is summarized as follows:  
 
"A controlled study was conducted where two groups of mice (50 in each group) were taken to 180 meters ( about 600 feet) in a hyperbaric chamber for 20 minutes, then brought up to surface pressure, with a 3 minute safety stop at 3 meters/15 feet.
 
One group was given Diversitea for three weeks before being submerged and the control group received plain water.  Upon ascent, the mice who received Diversitea had a mortality rate of 14%, and the control group mortality rate was 70%.  In other words, 86% of the mice who were given Diversitea survived, and only 30% of the control mice survived.
 
This led the testers to conclude that Diversitea Herbal Supplement Tea appears to have a positive effect on the reduction of Nitrogen.” "

Jack Ritchason, N.D. The Little Herb Encyclopedia. Woodland Health Books, Pleasant Grove, UT 402 pp     
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.