Pre-bagged tea is horrible, drink loose leaf tea
Tea that you pick-up from your local grocery store that is already bagged is not good nor good for you. There have been plenty of studies trying to figure out all the various health properties of loose leaf tea versus bagged tea that is produced in bulk. Personally, I do not much care about the health benefits. What I do care about is the overall quality of the tea I am putting to my lips. Let’s think about the qualities and characteristics of loose leaf tea and why it is much better for you:
It is natural
Loose leaf tea is the most natural form of tea. The so-called tea that lands in a teabag from one of the giants has been processed in a factory. Often, this processing actual ruins the tea by creating a large amount of fanning (known as “tea dust”) instead of large beautiful whole leaves that you really desire. Tea contains natural oils and benefits straight from the leaves and when it is processed those elements are removed. Loose leaf tea is natural, healthy and the best way to go.
It is healthy
Because loose leaf tea is free of fannings and tea dust, it gives you the maximum health benefit from every steaming cup. There is more leafy surface area with whole leaves than in a teabag, so the leaf has retained its oils and natural health-boosting benefits. More leaf means more benefits. Some health benefits that you receive from drinking whole leaf tea are ease in weight loss, a boost to the immune system, and younger looking skin. Additionally, there are arguments stating that the more surface area tea has to brew, the more caffeine it will contain. This really seems to be a topic that just gets hit for no reason. Caffeine only lives about ten to fifteen minutes in a steaming cup of tea and honestly, I do not know what has more surface area: large whole leaf tea leaves or micro particles from a manufactured tea bag.
It has more flavor
Because there is more leaf to steep, more leaf also means more flavor. Plus, whole leaves haven’t been overly processed in a factory, so they aren’t old, dusty, or expired. Most of the tea in teabags has been sitting on a shelf in a warehouse for months and months at a time. Tea doesn’t stay fresh forever. Whole leaves are fresher and far more flavorful. Many tea bag providers simply add artificial flavors and substances to provide a taste you enjoy.. that is not good!
It is more affordable
When you purchase loose leaf tea, you’re getting whole, loose leaves with all of their natural essential oils in tact. These oils produce flavors and the flavors are much more prominent than the bagged products. In fact, bagged tea flavor is simply inferior to properly steeped whole loose leaf teas. You can purchase an ounce of loose leaf tea for $4.00 all over the internet that is of great quality. That tea will provide you with more than the average (12) twelve to (20) twenty tea bags you get from Tazo or Stash.
There, now you know. Ultimately, loose leaf tea is of higher quality, more affordable price, and overall a better product. Stop wasting your time with the horrid tastes you receive from bagged tea and begin using loose leaf tea. If you would like a suggestion as to a tea you should try, simply tell me what you like in a comment and I will check it out for you!
