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The differences between tea bags and loose leaf tea are numerous. Read on to find out what makes most loose leaf teas better quality than tea bags.

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Tea Bags & Loose Tea:  Same Start – Different End

The leaves inside your tea bag and those in loose tea start exactly the same way, from a plant called Camellia Sinensis.

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Where Do Tea Leaves Come From?

Black, white, green, and oolong teas all come from the same plant. Tea is grown in countries around the world.

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Harvesting & Processing of Tea Leaves

Whether they’re destined for a tea bag or loose leaf,  tea leaves are not usable straight off the plant.

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What is Loose Leaf Tea?

Loose leaf tea is simply tea leaves that have been harvested and processed for use, but aren’t put inside a tea bag before being sold.

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What is Bagged Tea?

Bagged tea is harvested and processed for use, but it is put into a tea bag for convenient quick use. Most bagged tea is mass produced and readily available.

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