Research from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain found that individual tea bags steeped in boiling water can release billions of micro- and nanoplastic particles. Here's what to know.
Tea bags are about convenience. No need to portion them out and fewer utensils involved which means less washing up and it makes them much easier to use on the go.
Getting an infusing scoop made loose tea just as practical in my experience. I just rinse it rather than wash it since it only ever touches tea leaves and water.
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Tea bags are about convenience. No need to portion them out and fewer utensils involved which means less washing up and it makes them much easier to use on the go.
Getting an infusing scoop made loose tea just as practical in my experience. I just rinse it rather than wash it since it only ever touches tea leaves and water.