Why is loose tea better for the environment?
1. Loose tea production bypasses all the energy and excess materials required to produce teabags: string, staples, paper or plastic tags, paper or nylon mesh, etc. With annual teabag production in the billions per year, the environmental cost of producing teabags is enormous. 2. Production of high quality loose teas depends on the presence of surrounding bio-diversity to impart regional nuance and character. As an example, teas produced on some African gardens situated near eucalyptus fields are said to take on that character. Subsequently, estates where quality loose teas are produced are generally run in an environmentally sound manner. Healthy environments produce better tea.
