Tea Bags vs. Loose Leaf Tea: What’s the Difference? When it comes to brewing a cup of tea, there are two primary options: tea bags and loose leaf tea. While both can provide a comforting, flavorful experience, there are distinct differences in quality, flavor, and preparation between the two. Understanding these differences can help you decide which option best suits your tea-drinking habits. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each and find out which brew reigns supreme. What is Tea Bag Tea? Tea bags are small, pre-portioned sachets that contain finely ground tea leaves, often referred to as “fannings” or “dust.” These tiny tea particles have a larger surface area, which allows for quicker brewing but can also result...
As tea farmers and processors we have learned that not everyone has the same experience with our tea as we do. This can be due to many factors. But when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of tea, many people focus on the type of tea leaves, steeping time, and water temperature. However, one often-overlooked factor is the pH level of the water. The pH level can have a significant impact on the flavor, aroma, and overall experience of your tea. Let’s dive into how water pH affects tea and how you can optimize your brew. Jason McDonald, a Great Mississippi Tea Company mastermind, shares that when you steep your tea at different pH's you will get different flavor...
In 2014, as we faced a learning curve with our tea plants, we experienced an outbreak of yellowing leaves. Yellow leaves is such a difficult problem to get to the foot cause on as it can be so many different things. Incorrect pH, Mineral deficiency or even frost/sun damage. So for us to battle this issue it was time for an experiment. This meant testing was required. We ran two tests which would tell us if the last probability was viable or not. Our first test, we ran a slow release fertilizer/nitrogen trial on a small section of plants to determine if it is a mineral deficiency. Trying to be very careful that we are not waking them from dormancy...
