Commercial Tea Bags with Microplastics: Why (and How) to Avoid Them

“Are there microplastics in tea bags?” I spent all last week answering this question in my many tea and herb groups on Facebook.

 

We often get asked about the safety of tea bags and always recommend avoiding them due to plastics. In fact, microplastics are the main reason that we only sell loose-...

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The Bad News About Tea Bags: Why Choose a Tea Filter or Press Instead

It should come as no surprise that we’re big tea drinkers. And while we love a good cuppa, something we don’t love is all of the harmful chemicals that can be found in many tea bags. That’s why we much prefer a tea filter!

 

While certainly convenient, store-bought tea bags are made with materials...

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How to Make Iced Tea - A Loose Leaf Tea Guide

In the dog daze of summer nothing hits the spot like iced tea. Apparently American's agree, as 85% of tea consumed is consumed iced. It's one thing to grab an iced tea in town, or at a restaurant, but how do you make iced tea at home? We are going to dive into just that today and all while saving yo...

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