"We studied the appearance and aroma of the wet leaves in an observation bowl, then the colour and clarity of the tea itself, before supping it from small bowls and aerating the tea to maximise its surface area."
"The bags I tested ranged from 2p to 34p a pop, but when you think about the quality and sourcing of the higher-priced teas, even they are incredible value. We scored them on flavour, structure and balance, plus certification, trading standards and sourcing."
"I also awarded points to plastic-free bags it seems the industry is finally responding to the uproar against microplastics, though some producers need to catch up and work without the polypropylene glue that's still often used to seal teabags."
"The overall take-home is that there are some delicious brews out there, and at every price point, but if you want a true whole-leaf tea with complexity and flavour, you need to splash out."
Teabags were evaluated using an industry-standard cupping process that examined wet leaf appearance and aroma, then assessed tea color and clarity. Small bowls were used to taste the brewed tea, with aeration to increase surface area. Teabags tested ranged from very low to higher prices, and scoring considered flavor, structure, balance, certification, trading standards, and sourcing. Plastic-free bags earned additional points, reflecting concern about microplastics and the continued use of polypropylene glue in some sealed bags. Results showed good brews across price points, but true whole-leaf complexity and flavor required paying more. Specific top picks included a bright, aromatic, full-bodied Great Rift tea and a strong, golden Assam and Rwandan blend from Tesco Finest gold.
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