Drinking loose leaf tea instead of tea bags is undoubtedly better for the environment. The obvious reason being that tea bags are usually packaged in plastic or other non-biodegradable materials. This means that loose leaf tea is much more environmentally friendly as it will decompose and does not contribute to pollution. There are a few other less obvious benefits however;

Often half of the weight of a tea bag is, in fact, the bag itself. Given that billions are used daily and that they are shipped all over the world the carbon impact of this additional weight is enormous, not to mention completely unnecessary!

Additionally, loose leaf tea is often grown in a more sustainable way, as the leaves are hand-plucked, which results in less damage to the leaves and plants. On the other hand, tea bags often come from large-scale, industrial tea farms which are less sustainable and often more damaging to the environment.

In conclusion, drinking loose leaf tea instead of tea bags is an environmentally friendly choice. It, requires much less packaging, has a significantly smaller carbon footprint and is of higher quality meaning not only is loose leaf tea better for the environment, it also provides a superior taste experience. So if tea bags are on your shopping list, consider making the switch to loose leaf and enjoy the benefits for both your taste buds and the planet.