Contrary to popular belief, tea bags do not always contain tea dust or poor quality tea. There are a lot of fakes and counterfeits on store shelves, but with a little effort, you can find quality tea bags.
Instructions
Step 1
Always buy tea bags in specialty stores or simply in large supermarkets that have a wide selection of this drink. In such stores, there is always quality control, product control, and in case of any problems, you can ask to present a certificate for each product. In addition, large chains, unlike markets, provide satisfactory storage conditions for tea, which guarantees the absence of foreign odors. Please note that good tea cannot cost too little. A decent quality tea bag will cost you about 40 rubles for 20 tea bags.
Step 2
Always pay attention to the packaging. Tea packaging must be sealed in foil to prevent the penetration of moisture and foreign odors. Ideally, each sachet in a box should be individually wrapped. Good tea bags are made from rayon, nylon or cornstarch, as paper is much less water permeable and can distort the taste of the drink.
Step 3
If the box is not sealed in film, this is already bad. You can be convinced of the low quality of the product by opening the box with sachets and looking at the bottom. The abundance of tea dust indicates that there is quite a lot of it in the bags, and this indicates the poor quality of the tea.
Step 4
You shouldn't buy flavored tea as it contains an impressive amount of various chemicals. Even the most expensive tea bags contain grains that are flavoring agents. For a scented tea, add a lemon balm or mint leaf, a lemon wedge, or a sprig of thyme to the cup.
Step 5
Always study the composition on the packaging, pay attention to the manufacturer. The tea should not contain anything superfluous, any additives only spoil the product. Good tea is packaged where it is grown.
Step 6
If you have already bought tea, you can check its quality using the simplest test - just dip the tea bag in cold water. If after a few minutes it starts to stain, it means that you bought tea with the addition of dyes, since natural high-quality tea cannot be brewed quickly in cold water.
Step 7
Good tea cannot be cloudy. The drink should be transparent and have a rich, bright color. If you dip a slice of lemon in real tea, it will brighten noticeably, teas with dyes do not have this property.
