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Make sure you actually buy loose leaf tea. Even "respectable" brands like Twinings in the UK sell what looks like dregs. Its definitely not leaves. I've not se
by joshvm 7y ago
Make sure you actually buy loose leaf tea. Even "respectable" brands like Twinings in the UK sell what looks like dregs. Its definitely not leaves.
I've not seen an appreciable difference in brew time using loose leaf. A mug of Earl Gray should be done in a few minutes either way.
- smn1234 7y agoever tried T2?
- joshvm 7y agoWe've been using Tea Pigs which is pretty good (and about half the price of T2). Not sure I could taste the difference at that price point, but we have a T2 locally.
- NeedMoreTea 7y agoGood Grief T2 are pricey! Try these guys: https://www.johnwatt.co.uk https://www.johnwatt.co.uk Great selection, coffees too. Online ordering seems to cover the main European nations. We have a shop nearby, so can't comment on delivery etc.
- test1235 7y agoNo opinion on the quality of their tea, but Tea Pigs was the first brand which came to mind when I read 'plastic teabag': https://www.teapigs.co.uk/tea/shop-by-category/black/single-estate-breakfast-tea.htm https://www.teapigs.co.uk/tea/shop-by-category/black/single-...
- FartyMcFarter 7y agoThey claim they don't use plastic at all, not even for packaging: https://www.teapigs.co.uk/about/sustainability-and-values https://www.teapigs.co.uk/about/sustainability-and-values
- test1235 7y agoThat's an excellent page - I wish I had found that while I was browsing around. I've long been suspicious of the materials of these 'luxury' teabags (but that's probably the traditionalist in me). EDIT: in fact, looking at this page[1], it seems they might be one of the only ones who do make a biodegradable bag ... 1. https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/is-your-favourite-tea-made-with-plastic/ https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/is-your-favourite-tea-mad...
- fennecfoxen 7y agoT2 is all about drowning out a mid-grade tea with random fruity flavors. Their actual high-quality teas are dangerously overpriced. I guess they make an okay Earl Grey, but I'm not a huge fan of the brand generally. Try Lupicia (which has retail shops in the Bay Area), or Rare Tea Co, or Kettl, or something.