Is loose leaf tea healthier than tea bags?

Both loose leaf tea and tea bags often contain beneficial properties. Depending on the type of tea you’re drinking, tea can help to soothe stress, ward off colds, help you fall asleep at night, or energize you with a boost of caffeine. That said, loose leaf tea often contains more concentrated amounts of these benefits, since it tends to be of higher quality.

Does loose leaf tea really taste better?

Tea is ultimately a matter of personal preference, and there’s no right or wrong kind of tea to drink. However, when tasted side by side, many people find loose leaf tea to be much more flavorful and nuanced than tea bags. If you drink loose leaf tea regularly, you may even find it difficult to go back to tea bags after you’ve had the “good stuff”!

Is there more caffeine in tea bags or loose leaf tea?

How much caffeine is present in tea depends on a variety of factors, including the type of tea, the leaf size, how long you steep the tea, and the water temperature you use. Because the tea present in tea bags is often made up of finely ground dust, it can sometimes contain more caffeine than loose leaf tea, especially on a first brew. But certain types of tea, like English Breakfast or Assam, are also very high in caffeine.

What’s the difference between a tea bag and a tea sachet?

Some tea brands sell tea sachets rather than tea bags. These sachets are often pyramid-shaped, and contain better quality tea leaves than most types of tea bags. Like tea bags, there’s no need to scoop or measure tea leaves, and the sachet can be placed directly in the cup. Some people prefer the convenience of sachets over loose leaf tea, but overall loose leaf tea tends to be of even higher quality.