18th September, 2007: Loose Tea or Teabag?
The question of “did the chicken or egg come first” can always create discussion and a lively debate. At Bigelow Tea, you can ask “does the best cup of tea come from a bag or loose” and do you get the same results?
So just a little history on tea bags in case you want to enter into that debate. Tea Bags were first hand sewn and became available in 1903/1904 to the general public. There are many types of tea bags from the double chamber flow thru bag to those that are formed in the shape of a spoon. Today the most common types of tea bags are the single and double chamber bags. After that you get options like; string/string less, tag/tag less, round/rectangular, and now you even have pyramid types of tea bags. The tea bag material can be made from silk, paper or even nylon now days. The paper used for making the tea bag is a blend of wood and vegetable fibers so you can also vary how porous the paper is to the percent of ingredients used. And you ask how the bag is sealed? Well, they can be heat sealed shut or mechanically sealed.
No matter what tea bag type you use, the most important part of the finished product is having good quality tea inside the bag. So when you are brewing that perfect pot of tea, take a look at the simple tea bag and remember what has gone into making it and while you are at it, let us know your preference. We want to hear from you!
Dean
Posted by Dean at 6:00 am |
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With regards to green tea:
I would like to see Bigelow use the whole leaf in a pyramid teabag.
I am currently drinking Bigelow Organic Green Tea.
Comment by Diane — September 18, 2007 @ 7:57 am
Dean I prefer the tea bag with the string there is one tea company I don’t like there is loose tea bag I only buy them once that enough
It was Celestraial Seasning I know I shouldn’t badmouth them BUT HELLO not only tea bag is messy buttt it don’t get enough tea for your cup
That what I love about Bigelow with Green tea or Plantation Mint to Herb tea like Cozy Chameollite I could get as much as tea I like 5 or 6 cups or more
That depend if I have guests LOL!
Comment by Kelly — September 18, 2007 @ 1:14 pm
That good suggestion how about that Pyrmind tea bag especially for Green tea product that be so cool
Invented your company version of YOGI Green tea
Comment by Kelly — September 18, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
Just wanted to say how great and flavorful Charleston tea is!! I don’t even drink anything else unless it’s an emergency. There’s no bitter after taste and it’s fantastic!! I’ve got my whole family to drink it now. Anyhow kudos and the “Plantation,” as always. thks, Christa Calaway
Comment by Christa Calaway — September 18, 2007 @ 5:38 pm