What is the point of loose leaf tea?
Loose leaf tea is a type of tea that is not sold in tea bags. Instead, the tea leaves are sold in bulk, often in tins or packages, and must be steeped in a teapot or other vessel with a strainer to keep the leaves from entering the cup. Loose leaf teas are generally more expensive than tea bags, but they are also of higher quality and can provide a more complex flavor. Loose leaf teas often come in a wide variety of flavors, including classic black, green, oolong, and specialty teas.