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If I had to guess, the "plastic triangle" is a bit larger and would potentially allow larger tea-leaves to move more freely within the water and infuse better.
by AdmiralAsshat 7y ago
If I had to guess, the "plastic triangle" is a bit larger and would potentially allow larger tea-leaves to move more freely within the water and infuse better.
The cheapest end of commercial tea bags are all basically tea powder, so they don't need the larger bags to infuse.
- bstar77 7y agoThat's possible, but I think you've already reached a point of diminishing returns with a standard teabag. They do have a more premium feel, so it's probably a combination of perceived quality and cost savings.