For centuries, tea has been enjoyed in loose form. Legend and tradition encompass tea in the form of ancient rituals and ceremony which deem it one of the most historic beverages of all time.
Tea found in teabags are fannings which usually contain the cheapest tea available. This tea is used in the production of teabags and used for extraction.
Over three thousand varieties of tea have been developed, many limited to small regions of the world.
Processed teabags are frequently made up of many if not hundreds of teas, blended to create consistency of taste. When sipping loose leaf teas, each has its own flavor, aroma, and color.
Loose leaf tea can be infused several times, each revealing differing flavor profiles, some flavors that are subtle during the first infusion unfold while the others become less pronounced.
Loose leaf teas can offer signifiant cost savings, typically teabags range in the the ten to twenty five cent range. Loose tea can cost as low as five cents per cup, each bearing multiple infusions.
Tea is quite versatile and can be used in both Asian-style and Western-style dishes. Tea adds new and unique dimensions of flavor, texture and aroma to recipes.
With the advent of convenient items such as the teastick a sleek one-cup infuser. It’s never been easier to scoop, slide, and steep to enjoy your favorite tea with ease and modern style.
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