Black Loose Leaf Tea
- Unlike tea bags, loose leaf tea is not packaged in a bag, allowing for larger leaves and more room for the leaves to expand, resulting in a richer, fuller flavor.
- Black tea is fully fermented, which gives it a bold, robust taste and dark color.
- Some popular varieties of black loose leaf tea include Darjeeling, Assam, Ceylon, and Earl Grey.
- Yes, that's correct! Loose leaf tea is generally considered to have a richer and fuller flavor compared to tea bags because the larger leaves have more room to expand, releasing more of the tea's natural oils and flavors.
- The lack of constraints provided by tea bags also means that loose leaf tea is able to retain its quality and taste for longer periods of time.
- This is why many tea connoisseurs prefer loose leaf tea over tea bags.