Your OptionsI love tea. There may be a chance that I am slightly, very obsessed with it. A couple of years ago, I gave up coffee and made the switch to tea full-time. At that time, I was a rookie. Now, I correct the workers in tea shops when they don't have their facts straight. So, here's the deal. There are two ways that you can enjoy this steaming beverage from heaven: 1. Loose Leaf Tea 2. Bagged Tea There are pros and cons to each method; keep reading to figure out which way is right for you! Loose Leaf TeaThis is my favorite way to enjoy this beverage. Seriously, I'm addicted. There's something so awesome about scooping out my own portion of tea and buying it in bulk. Loose leaf tea is exactly what it sounds like...it is tea that isn't restrained by a bag. Here's an image to help illustrate what I'm trying to say: Loose leaf tea can be bought in two ways. You can buy it in tins (as pictured above), or in bags (like bags of coffee...but tea). There are some awesome benefits to drinking your tea loose. First, when you take the time to get to know your tea (as you undoubtedly will when you take the time to pick out that perfect loose tea), you get to understand the tea and where it originated from. You learn how long it's supposed to steep for and at what temperature. So much more thought goes into brewing loose leaf tea, and that makes for a better tea drinking experience. Second, you will appreciate the full bodied flavor of loose tea. The flavor is more rounded with loose leaf tea because you are giving the tea space to spread out and infuse the water better. I'm serious. I dare you to tell me there isn't a difference. This is the best kind of tea to drink if you plan to drink tea daily. Bagged TeaWe all grew up with tea bags. Feeling sick? Pop a chamomile tea bag into some hot water and sip away. This is an awesome way to drink tea as long as you abide by some rules. First, make sure you research the brand of tea that you want to drink. Make sure that they're all natural or even organic if you so choose. Second, DON'T LEAVE THE TEA BAG IN YOUR CUP! Seriously, this kills me. If you just leave your tea bag in your cup while you're drinking, chances are you're starting off with a watery beverage and ending with the flavor of burned tea. Yeah, tea burns...in hot water...if it's left to steep for too long. Pay attention to recommended steeping times on the box. When steeped at the recommended temperature for the proper amount of time, you will get the best flavor out of your tea. I don't recommend choosing tea bags if you want to drink tea daily. There are chemicals in the paper tea bags and in the sachets which can cause health problems if they are consumed on a regular basis. However, if you're just wanting to enjoy a cup every once in a while, this might be a good choice for you. Here's a great visual that I found online. This demonstrates just a few of the benefits of choosing loose leaf tea over tea bags.
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