Choosing loose leaf tea means prioritizing quality, eco-responsibility, and well-preserved tea aroma.
Loose leaf vs. industrial tea bags
The major difference between loose leaf tea and supermarket tea bags lies in the very structure of the leaf. Commercial tea bags generally contain mechanically broken tea leaves. By aggressively and ultra-rapidly releasing their tannins, they often produce a pronounced bitterness and lose all the subtlety of the essential oils.
Loose leaf tea consists of whole leaves or large pieces of leaves and dried fruits. When steeped, the leaf has room to unfurl, hydrate, and gradually release its complex aromas. Whether you're enjoying a white tea, an Oolong, or a fruit infusion, loose leaf tea offers you the full aroma of the plant.
An economical and ecological approach
Industrial tea bags generate considerable over-packaging (cardboard boxes, individual plastic or aluminum bags, strings, staples) and potentially microplastics according to some studies*
Choosing loose leaf is often more economical per kilo, as you don't pay for the cost of shaping and packaging the individual tea bag.
Did you know? Character teas or Oolongs, for example, have such a rich structure that they can be steeped two to three times in a row, revealing different notes with each infusion.
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