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Did you know that the tea bag was invented by mistake? Thomas Sullivan, a tea merchant, was trying to find a way to reduce the cost of sending out loose tea leaves samples. His hit and trial method resulted in this revolutionary solution, i.e., pack the tea leaves into silk-made small square pockets. When his customers got them, they started soaking their loose leaf tea inside these small sachets. And boom! This is how the tea bags were invented.
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How To Choose The Right Tea Bag History Of Tea Bags Did you know that the tea bag was invented by mistake? Thomas Sullivan, a tea merchant, was trying to find a way to reduce the cost of sending out loose tea leaves samples. His hit and trial method resulted in this revolutionary solution, i.e., pack the tea leaves into silk-made small square pockets. When his customers got them, they started soaking their loose leaf tea inside these small sachets. And boom! This is how the tea bags were invented. Why Should Tea Bags Be Used? Sachets and tea bags have now become the easiest and the most common way to serve tea. 75% of tea all around the world is used in tea bags only. Not only is this, but the recognition of tea bags also all about their effortless use. Weighing out the quantity of tea or to clear up the loose tea leaves afterwards is not required. The Revolution The tea bag revolution expanded a whole range of choices: tea bags made of paper, gauze or muslin, depending on the shape of the teabag, whether it is flat or shaped in a pyramid. But what’s to be noted is that even if you are in a rush, you can devour upon the most wonderful flavours of your tea because of tea bags being handy. Let’s move further and discuss the dos and don’ts while choosing your tea bags. Which Material Should You Use For Your Tea Bags? 1.Paper Tea Bags Paper tea bags are the most famous and the most used kind of teabag. Their production costs are really cheap, which is why they cost less. They have proved to be the simplest
to use. But, paper tea bags develop a little bitterness that can change the taste of your tea a bit. What’s more, is that the quality of paper tea bags has declined because of the mass production. Regardless of all this, paper tea bags are still the easiest and the cheapest way to enjoy your tea. You can find even less expensive rates if you buy tea online and have access to a broader range of flavours. 2. Muslin Tea Sachets In the early days, the tea bags used to be made of hand-woven silk muslin fabric. The benefits of this kind of tea bags are:- •Better maintenance of flavours •No misrepresentation of the taste characteristics •More lasting than paper tea bags The huge-mesh muslin fabric lets the water get infused with the tea leaves properly. The customer can see exactly what the quality of the tea leaves inside the sachet is because of its transparency. English tea bags made of muslin are also available online. The benefit of silk or cotton muslin is that it lasts longer and it is of higher quality. But of course, it comes with increased cost. Silk muslin tea bags are now getting popular again among the tea lovers who are looking for the best quality and enriched taste. 3. Which Shape Should You Prefer? •Flat Tea Bags With the convenience of buying tea online, you can now go for various brands like Destination, Comptoir Francais du The and even Palais des Thes. Flat tea bags are usually packed individually, thus making them easier to get your tea to- go. Muslin made tea bags are recommended for flat tea sachets as it offers a more enriched and refreshing cup of tea. •Pyramid-shaped Tea Bags They are preferred to get the most flavours out of your tea. Buying tea bags online is one of the best ways to find pyramid-shaped tea bags as they are not so common. Brands like Pure Leaf or Compagnie Coloniale promise the most satisfaction. The tea leaves get a larger space to wander around freely, offering results very much like the loose leaf tea. Pyramid-shaped tea bags let the tea produce its full aromatic potential.
Wrapping Up! Tea bags made of muslin are always recommended if you are a tea lover. Keep in mind the infusion and water temperature that is advised for the kind of tea you prefer. Without having second thoughts, you can now be assured that muslin tea bags are the best solution to devour up to your tea’s savoury potential.