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Big Blue Marble

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1. No bags.

Reply to vercetti2021 (Original post)

Tue Dec 14, 2021, 02:37 AM

Dec 2021

I use loose tea and leave it to steep in the pot. Loose tea gives more flavor as the leaves are in direct
contact with the water. I also use an insulated pot so the tea stays hotter longer.

I do hate tepid tea.

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Hey Tea Drinkers! [View all] vercetti2021 Dec 2021 OP

No bags. Big Blue Marble Dec 2021 #1

You don't use a strainer ball? vercetti2021 Dec 2021 #2

I used to use a ceramic strainer ball. Big Blue Marble Dec 2021 #5

Loose tea here, too NJCher Dec 2021 #3

Yes, the health benefits are a factor too. Big Blue Marble Dec 2021 #6

Oh wow vercetti2021 Dec 2021 #7

You have to take the bag or other vehicle for tea out of the cup or pot iemanja Dec 2021 #4

IF it's a bag, take it out. If loose, no problem DFW Dec 2021 #8

microplastics and tea? Please explain... electric_blue68 Dec 2021 #9

"These tea bags release billions of plastic particles into your brew, study shows" sl8 Dec 2021 #12

Oh, woah! I had no idea! ... electric_blue68 Dec 2021 #13

Has anyone had bubble tea? Marthe48 Dec 2021 #10

I take the k-cup out of the machine when done. NurseJackie Dec 2021 #11