Loose tea versus tea bags

[soocool]

I drink tea (primarily green tea) for the health benefits reported. Does tea brewed from loose tea taste better than teabags? Which is apt to kept up the levels of antioxidants, loose or bags? How to store? Any recommendations will be deeply appreciated!

 

[TooPatient]

Loose leaf is far yummier. This is most obvious in more delicate teas (gree tea included) where the bags tend to add a bit of a paper flavor to the tea.

Tea leaves should be stored out of moisture. Depending on how long I expect the tea leaves to be around, I'll store in an airtight container or just a ziploc. I get some of my tea from a local Mediteranean market and the rest I order from The Coffee Project. They ship really great teas and I've been quite happy with their quality of both tea and coffee.

The loose leaf (from a quality supplier) is far more likely to be fresh and have been stored properly. (I believe, but am not certain (I read it somewhere but don't recall where), that tea has more health benefits when it is fresher)

 

[kenny]

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[Autumnovember]

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[elrohwen]

I prefer loose leaf, but bagged tea is easier for drinking at work. I actually don't even have any loose tea in the house - I should go out and get some.

 

[merilenda]

I prefer loose leaf - it really does taste better! I store mine in these: http://www.teavana.com/Tea-Products/Tea-Storage-Tins/6oz-Teavana-Tea-Tin.axd. It keeps fresh for up to a year. I imagine that about any airtight container would work the same way - I just like the tins because I reuse them every time I get more tea.

I generally make loose leaf tea if I'm drinking it at home or if I'm making it at home and taking it somewhere. If I'm drinking tea away from home, tea bags work (but I'm pickier about them).

 

[soocool]

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Only $15,250.
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[soocool]

I prefer loose leaf - it really does taste better! I store mine in these: http://www.teavana.com/Tea-Products/Tea-Storage-Tins/6oz-Teavana-Tea-Tin.axd. It keeps fresh for up to a year. I imagine that about any airtight container would work the same way - I just like the tins because I reuse them every time I get more tea.

I generally make loose leaf tea if I'm drinking it at home or if I'm making it at home and taking it somewhere. If I'm drinking tea away from home, tea bags work (but I'm pickier about them).

Thanks for the link. This site is giving me some great ideas for Christamas!

 

[kenny]

Re:

You need this diamond encrusted teabag.
Only $15,250.
http://most-expensive.net/tea

Kenny, my birthday is in 2 months. Kind of you to think of me. I'll let you know where to send it.

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[soocool]

Loose leaf is far yummier. This is most obvious in more delicate teas (gree tea included) where the bags tend to add a bit of a paper flavor to the tea.

Tea leaves should be stored out of moisture. Depending on how long I expect the tea leaves to be around, I'll store in an airtight container or just a ziploc. I get some of my tea from a local Mediteranean market and the rest I order from The Coffee Project. They ship really great teas and I've been quite happy with their quality of both tea and coffee.

The loose leaf (from a quality supplier) is far more likely to be fresh and have been stored properly. (I believe, but am not certain (I read it somewhere but don't recall where), that tea has more health benefits when it is fresher)

Thanks for the link. I am guessing that it will probably difficult to find decaf loose tea. I am thinking about buying one of the coffee tee seedlings though. Maybe I can grow my own coffee beans!

 

[soocool]

Re: Re:

You need this diamond encrusted teabag.
Only $15,250.
http://most-expensive.net/tea

Kenny, my birthday is in 2 months. Kind of you to think of me. I'll let you know where to send it.

Oh You!
You think you're so cool.
Oh wait . . .

That's my screen name, don't wear it out!

 

[artdecogirl]

I use loose leaf at home but I also will use bigelows lemon lift or constant comment at work.