Sip to Live teas are in looseleaf form. Our packaging is flexible, durable, and effective at preserving flavor. Some people might say that bagged tea is more convenient, however, there are several infusers on the market that are just as convenient as tea bags and do not generate as much post-consumer waste. In addition, loose tea is both better quality and cheaper than bagged tea- how often in life do you get more for less?Quality
There are two reasons why loose tea surpasses bagged tea in quality. The first is that tea bags are a barrier between you and the herbs- some of their essential oils get trapped in the bag, so they never make it into the cup. The second reason has to do with the tea itself. The tea that goes into bags is typically what tea buyers call the "fannings"- broken bits of leaf and tea dust that are left over after whole leaf tea has already been packed. The more exposed surface area tea has, the quicker it loses its flavor. As a result, you also get more infusions out of loose tea than you do out of bagged tea. When you consider all of these factors, the quality difference is clear.
Cost
Sip to Live teas cost approximately 15 cents per cup, whereas bagged tea costs anywhere from 25 cents per bag to nearly 70 cents per bag. More for less is always a winning proposition.
