Teabags VS Loose Leaf Tea

4 reasons to switch to Loose Leaf Tea

Teabags have been a convenient way to enjoy tea for decades. While some teabags offer high-quality tea, many contain fannings or dust, which can affect the flavour. If you're looking for a richer, more flavourful, and sustainable tea experience, loose leaf tea is the way to go.

1. More Flavour

Loose leaf tea allows the leaves to expand fully, releasing a deeper, richer flavour. You can also control the strength of your brew by adjusting the steep time and the amount of tea used.

2. Choice

Sure there's hundreds of different flavoured teabags to choose from but there's literally thousands of different loose leaf teas to choose from.  You might have noticed that many posh teabag teas are flavoured and that its ordinary black tea that you can't get in a teabag. Thats not a problem with Loose Leaf, all the tea is available loose. 

3. Sustainability

Teabags use energy when produced, they also contain microplastics, glue and sometimes use bleached paper, contributing to environmental pollution. Loose leaf tea eliminates this waste and your used leaves can even be sprinkled on your garden. Many loose leaf tea companies also prioritize ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.

4. An Enjoyable Experience

Brewing loose leaf tea can be relaxing and enjoyable. Buying quality loose leaf tea can lift your tea-drinking experience and could even become a new hobby. But just making that initial change to loose-leaf tea is a good start. 

Tips for Switching to Loose Leaf Tea

1. Invest in the Right Tools: A teapot with an infuser or a cup infuser will make brewing loose leaf tea easy.
2. Experiment with Different Teas: Explore a variety of loose leaf teas to find your favorites.
3. Time Your Brew: Different teas have different steep times.  Use your oven timer or smartwatch to time your tea.  We give you the time it takes on each packet of tea you buy but it’s easy to remember 2 for Green, 3 for Black and 5 for fruit and herbal to achieve your desired flavour.

Conclusion

Switching from teabags to loose leaf tea can be a rewarding experience, offering enhanced flavour, sustainability, and a more enjoyable brewing process. By following these tips you'll open a whole new world of different teas and start your Loose Leaf Tea Adventure.