Why Loose Leaf

WHAT IS LOOSE LEAF TEA?

Loose leaf tea, aka loose tea, is made of whole or large leaves rather than the processed, smaller bits of tea generally used in tea bags. And it's just that - loose. All that means is it comes in bulk, instead of pre-portioned out in tea bags.
Why drink loose leaf tea

THE GOURMET TEA DRINKER'S PREFERENCE

Loose leaf means your tea stays fresher longer, has more robust flavors, and retains more antioxidants. A single serving of loose leaf tea can generally be steeped 2-3 times because the flavor is so much stronger.

Another reason loose leaf tea is favored is because it doesn't get stale as quickly as tea bags do. Tea’s best company is tea. This means that loose leaf tea will maintain freshness because less surface area is exposed to air. Storing loose leaf tea in tins is the best way to keep tea fresh.

A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE

Lastly, we offer loose leaf because it's a more environmentally friendly way to consume tea. There's little to no waste involved, and you can easily compost the spent leaves. Try steeping your tea in an infuser like this reusable tea ball steeper, or this easy handle infuser, a french press, or the classic—a teapot!

TEA BAGS

If you don't want to trade the convenience of tea bags for loose leaf, then keep these two things in mind:
  1. Look for eco-friendly tea bags, such as unbleached, paper tea bags or plastic-free, plant-based sachets like these ones we offer.
  2. choose tea bags in well-sealed packaging to prevent moisture and air from getting in, and/or store in an airtight canister.