Elite tea bags. Elite bagged tea How tea in bags appeared

Tea bags appeared on the shelves of Russian stores about ten years ago. The West has been practicing the use of this form of packaging for more than 100 years. But true connoisseurs will never drink Chinese tea brewed from a bag.

How did tea bags appear?

In general, Thomas Sullivan (a New York merchant) is considered the inventor of such packaging for tea leaves, or rather, his customers. In 1904, an enterprising merchant, who decided to save on packaging, packaged tea not in tin cans, but in silk bags. And his naive customers, having bought the product, decided that it should be brewed without unpacking.

There is also a version according to which American soldiers in the 1st World War tied and brewed tea in a bag (and sometimes in a sock) so as not to catch tea leaves all over the pot.

The tea bag itself was patented only in 1952, although it appeared on wide sale already in 1910-1920. Production was put into production by Thomas Lipton. The fabric was already replaced by special porous paper. At first there were attempts to use gauze, but it gave an unpleasant taste, because of this they quickly abandoned it.

Quick tea party

In the modern world, almost every second Russian uses a packaged drink.

1. Firstly, it is economical. To brew one serving of tea, use as much tea leaves as necessary.
2. And secondly, the brewing time. In the modern world, unfortunately, there is sometimes not enough time for tea ceremonies.
3. Thirdly, there is no need to catch tea leaves one cup at a time. After brewing, the packaging is removed from the cup and discarded.

To attract buyers, manufacturers began to look for new materials and shapes for tea sachets. So in 1930, Adolf Rambold invented a two-chamber bag with a thread holder, which is still the most popular. Thanks to the even distribution of tea across the two chambers of the bag, water freely acts on the tea leaves, brewing the drink faster.

Later they began to make round sachets with threads that allow the tea leaves to be squeezed out. There are also inventions such as pyramids made of nylon. The tea leaves in them are fully saturated with moisture.

But if everything is clear with the form, the content sometimes makes you think. Many people still wonder what manufacturers put in the bags? The same tea that is packaged in cans and cardboard boxes, but pre-cut. Either crushed large-leaf varieties are used, or small leaf parts without veins and stems, which are obtained by sifting.

However, Chinese bagged tea is most often of low quality; it can be packed in an artisanal way right on the street under a canopy, from waste from processing tea leaves.

Thanks to this grinding, the infusion when brewed turns out to be more beautiful and aromatic than the large-leaf one. This is probably why the myth arose that dyes and flavors are added to tea bags.

How to check the quality of tea bags

Checking this is quite simple: brew tea; if the drink is clear and not cloudy, it means there are no foreign fillers in it. The quality of the drink can also be determined by the contents of the bag. Tear one of them and look at the composition, it should not contain granulated tea.

The cost of tea is influenced by the type of tea used, as well as the time it grows and the time it is harvested. Of course, the best varieties are made from the top leaves of the tea bush, picked at dawn. Elite varieties of Chinese tea are not packaged in bags.

There are teas consisting only of leaves grown in one place at one time. And there are combined formulations, which are compositions from different collections. But the taste of tea infusion, even from the same batch, can change, this may depend on the weather, as well as on the time of harvesting the tea.

Unfortunately, Chinese tea bags do not last long. It absorbs moisture and foreign odors faster than leaf ones, losing its own aroma. The reason for this is the shredding of the sheet. But it should be noted that the tea leaves stored longest are those packed in an individual sachet made of paper or foil.

The ever-hurrying contemporary appreciates speed and convenience without delving into the essence. Bagged tea is something like plastic utensils for one use. Sometimes it’s convenient, but at home and all the time it’s unbearable. For those who want to comprehend age-old wisdom and drink real Chinese tea, finding harmony of the soul, tea bags are contraindicated.

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Tea bags are a salvation for the modern person who is constantly in a hurry. Getting to work, to the gym, to a business meeting or other equally important matters takes up a lot of our time, and quickly brewed aromatic black or green tea is what you need for a quick snack.

There is constant debate about the quality of tea bags.

What tea bag supporters say

1. Don't save money. The tea bags on the market differ in quality and, most often, this is judged by the price category of the product. Therefore, if you buy a fairly expensive tea bag, you will most likely end up with a pretty decent drink in your cup.
2. Diversity. There are a huge variety of types and varieties of such teas, which allows you to choose the most suitable product, as they say, “on your own.”
3. Convenience. The undoubted advantage is ease of use. Immerse the tea bag in a cup of boiling water for a few minutes and the aromatic drink is ready to drink.

What opponents of tea bags say

1. Real Chinese tea bags are a huge rarity. Moreover, even if you are lucky enough to find one, there can be no comparison with classic brewed teas: neither in taste nor in quality. Since the same tea leaves end up in the bag, but due to their grinding, the proportion of impurities and dust is often quite large.
2. You can't get any pleasure from tea bags! It is impossible to fully taste the full aroma of high-quality tea in 5-10 minutes!
3. The price of real Chinese tea cannot be as low as we often see on store labels of tea bags. And if you are lucky enough to find a really high-quality product, then get ready to pay decent money for it.
4. A person cannot be called a tea connoisseur and lover if he only drinks tea in bags. Firstly, because the range of such products does not represent all 7 groups of Chinese teas. Secondly, tea in a bag will never give the aroma and taste of tea poured from a teapot into bowls.

Well, the debate between opponents and lovers of tea bags has been going on for many years. You will probably only be able to draw your own conclusion about this product by trying it yourself. Choose, try and share your impressions!

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So, during the entire time we were transporting tea, we tried a lot, heard about something from reviews. I’ll say right away that when buying tea at random, you can stumble upon absolutely terrible options. Naturally, this mainly applies to tea from the lowest price segment. If tea is cheap, you shouldn’t expect royal aromas from it. Note. By the way, this rule does not work with pu-erhs. For three kopecks you can get an absolutely gorgeous, invigorating pu-erh, and vice versa, an expensive pu-erh may “not work” and you won’t be able to drink it, but this is a matter of taste.
In general, below are options tested or recommended by other people.

Oolong Tieguanyin.

Green, light, aromatic, sweet, spring tea. Our find for oolongs is this store: https://zmht.tmall.com
We ordered there several times, there were many samples of them, all the oolongs are very aromatic. If you want a light aromatic tea, get it here. I sort by quality.

Oolong Tieguanyin. Rich, dense floral aroma. It seems to me that the best price-quality ratio. Plastic pack, 250g. Price: 740 rub.

Oolong Tieguanyin. Very good! An ideal gift for gourmets. Two tin boxes, total 500g. Price: 2500 rub.

Oolong Da Hong Pao

Gift Baskets:
We have not tried these teas. Selected solely for appearance. It is not a shame to give such sets to people of different social strata, both those who are fond of teas and those who see them for the first time, because... The design of the tea itself may well decorate the surrounding environment.

A chic gift set of a stylized box and a bubble pot with tea. Available teas: Lapsan Souchong, Dahongpao, Golden Eyebrows. Only 500g of tea. Price: 3350 rub.
There are many other sets in the same store.

Jin Jun Mei tea (golden eyebrows). Gift box with 2 ceramic jars, package. You can choose colors. Total 400g of tea. Price: 2480 rub.
The same store has many other sets with ceramic jars.

Da Hong Pao. The most luxurious gift set. Square screen box, ceramic yellow pot with a pattern. Total 250g of tea. Price: 2230 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Puer in a piece of bamboo trunk. Shen (green) puer. Only 500g of tea. Price: 530 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Oolong Tieguanyin. Chic glossy wooden box with 6 cans of tea inside + bag. Total 504g of tea. Price: 2740 rub.
Large selection of sets from this store.

A pancake made from pressed Dahunpao in the image of the Zodiac sign. Pancake 500g. Price: 810 rub.
Large selection of sets from this store.

Oolong Teguanin, 2 types. Gift box with 2 ceramic jars + bag. Only 500g of tea of ​​two types. Price: 2740 rub.
Other sets from this store.

2 types of pu-erh. Gift round box with 6 pancakes + bag. Total 600g of tea of ​​two types. Price: 2500 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Oolong Tieguanyin. Gift cardboard box with elastic band + bag. There are tea bags inside. Total 256g of tea. Price: 1080 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Tieguanyin. Chic wooden box, 6 cans inside. Bag. Only 500g of tea. Price: 2690 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Tieguanyin. Another equally chic wooden box with 6 cans inside. Bag. Total 250g of tea. Price: 1600 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Tieguanyin. Red gift box, 3 jars inside. Plastic bag. Total 250g of tea. Price: 2200 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Palace Pu'er "White Lotus" Round stylized casket. Total 400g of tea. Price: 610 rub.
Other sets from this store.

4 types of tea in a wooden box - a table for tea drinking. Inside are Tieguanyin, Dahunpao, Lapsan Souchong and White Peony. Total 375g of tea. Price: 2730 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Pancake shu (black) pu-erh in a gift box with a package. Total 357g of tea. Price: 620 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Dian hong "golden dragon". Cardboard tube with a peacock. Only 100g of tea. Price: 160 rub.
Other sets from this store.

A huge set for pu-erh lovers. The set includes pressed pu-erhs, loose, black (shu) and green (shen):
6 pancakes, 357g each, 2 bricks, 250g each, 3 bags of loose pu-erh, 100g each, a bag of mini-touch “tablets” 100g. Total >3kg of tea. Price: 2870 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Pu-erh in lime peel. The set contains 15 jars containing limes with pu-erh. Cardboard box + bag. Total 150g of tea. Price: 1730 rub.
Other sets from this store.

A huge pancake of shen (green) puer. Weight: 3kg. Price: 5750 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Additionally:
Tables for tea drinking, dishes, teapots...

Tables and sets for tea drinking.
Several links to search results: Link 1, link 2, link 3, link 4, link 5

Set of bowls. Price: 930 rub.
Other sets from this store.

Promotional, cheap tea:
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Pu-erh with pink petals. Gift set 75g. Price: 210 rub.
The same is true for jasmine, lotus and sticky rice.
Pu-erh with pink petals. Damn 100g. Price: 225 rub.
There are the same ones: orange, lotus, jasmine, chrysanthemum and sticky rice +
Now there is a promotion, when you buy Lapsan Souchong 125g (white pack) you will get a second pack of Dahunpao tea 100g for free (450 rubles for both).
Link to promotional page
Tieguanyin dark oolong, 50g jar. Price: 175 rub. The weight of the can is paid separately.
Promotion - Drink, don't be sorry! 500g Lapsan Souchong for 750 rub.
By the way, there are a lot of sales and good reviews.
Jinjunmei - Golden eyebrows. Tin can with bags inside. Tea weight 70g. Purchase at least 2 pieces. Price: 191 rub. The weight of the can is paid separately.
Lapsan Souchong 100g. — 170 rub.

Can elite tea be produced in bags? Online boutique Newby presents a collection of high-quality bagged teas and proves: it can! This packaging will save time and simplify the preparation of an exquisite drink.

You can buy a set of tea bags on a trip or to work - where it is impossible to use a traditional teapot. This will allow you to avoid making compromises between convenience and quality, and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the bright taste and aroma of an invigorating drink in any situation.

History of tea bags

The tea bag was invented at the beginning of the 20th century. This happened when a New York merchant named Thomas Sullivan began sending out samples of tea in small silk bags. Although Sullivan is credited with the invention, bagged tea only became widespread during World War I, when the German army was supplied with the drink packaged in cotton bags.

In the middle of the 20th century, the trend was readily adopted by companies driven by selfish motives and aware of how easily the poor quality of raw materials can be hidden. Setting low prices for tea bags, manufacturers instead of a full leaf put in low-quality blends of tea dust. Bribed by the favorable price of the drink, the consumer forgot the unique lightness of the excellent sencha and the elegant nutmeg taste of real Darjeeling. Profit became the main goal, quantity became more important than quality.

Features of elite tea bags

To revive the values ​​of the great tea culture and return to the world the true shades of favorite tastes, the Newby company was created in London. Its mission is to select, blend, preserve and serve the finest teas. Tea testers do everything to ensure that you can choose tea bags without changing your taste preferences.

Tea bags in our online store are a high-quality product in a convenient form. They do not differ in taste from the classic collections, because for their production the same leaf is used as for loose teas, only in a finer gradation. The small size of tea leaves speeds up brewing, but does not affect the taste. Each bag of elite tea is sealed in an individual foil sachet, which preserves its pristine freshness.

Tea bags for every taste

In our catalog, every connoisseur of this aromatic drink will find their favorite blend. Here you can choose elite tea bags of any variety:

• African, Indian and Sri Lankan black tea;
• green with and without additives;
• healthy drinks made from a mixture of herbs, flowers or berries;
• milk oolong

Didn't find your favorite variety? In the Newby online store you can buy not only packaged products, but also tea leaves. They are made from biodegradable material. Place the desired type of tea in a bag, pour boiling water, and your favorite drink is ready to warm you with its warmth.

Rules for brewing bagged tea

Enjoy tea drinking with elite Newby tea bags! You can order products in the online store.

It is impossible to study Chinese tea in a few days. A one-time successful or unsuccessful brewing is not yet a reason to draw conclusions about the properties and tastes of the drink. Tea drinking culture does not tolerate haste. The same leaf in different dishes and water will open differently and demonstrate new aftertastes and aromas.

The original product cannot be associated with the usual bags, mugs and boiling water. Real Chinese tea has no artificial flavors or colors. Only natural pleasant taste, aroma and color, as well as many cooking variations.

Original high-quality tea is difficult to find. Often, sellers purchase cheap raw materials from suppliers in order to package them in beautiful wrapping and distribute them to the average consumer. The choice of store should be approached with all responsibility.

On a note! To know the taste of real Chinese tea, you need to study the list of shops specializing in this product. You won't find the original product in the supermarket!

Origin and species

The homeland of Indian, Kenyan and other tea leaves is China. It was here that the bush was first discovered, giving the world a wonderful drink. From the southwestern territories of China, tea cultures spread to neighboring countries.
Today, tea plantations in China grow up to 1,000 varieties, divided into 7 main types. Which one should you try first? Even experienced tea experts will not be able to answer this question, because... All people have different tastes and preferences.

Most of the world's population knows what black or green tea is. But only a few were lucky enough to taste oolong or original pu-erh.

This means that for a successful acquaintance with Chinese tea, it would be correct to buy different types - a set of samples from time-tested tea varieties known on the world market.

The price of quality samples cannot be low. After all, high-grade young leaves or miniature buds are used as raw materials. This is an important point for choosing the right product.

Red tea

The most popular product on the world market. Often buying red tea in a store, people are convinced that they are buying black long tea. In fact, the quality of second-rate products can confuse even an experienced tea expert, let alone an ordinary consumer. The reason is clear - the raw materials are packaged “from the same barrel”, different varieties are mixed, put in different packaging, and accompanied by a powerful advertising campaign.

In fact, there are few natural Chinese red teas. The leaves are processed manually and using machines. This product is expensive!

Real red teas, for example, Qimen Hongcha, Dian Hong, Xiaozhong, Jin Jun Mei (Golden or Silver Eyebrows) and others are produced exclusively from tea pubescent buds, as well as young tops with two or three open leaves.

Then, within 2-3 hours, the harvested crop is spread out on the street “for rest”, then it is driven under hot air in long trays and sent to rollers. Crumpled leaves oxidize, turn brown, and acquire a special aroma.

After the final drying of the raw materials in a special cabinet, fermentation stops. You can begin sorting and packaging the sheet for sales.

Xiaozhong is additionally smoked over pine wood, as a result of which the raw material acquires a special smoky aroma. Qimen Hongcha has a fruity and winey flavor with light pine notes. Dian Hong is characterized by the sweet scent of rose, Chinese plum (lychee) and longan fruit.

On a note! Original tea from China has a strong and persistent aroma, but not pungent! Beware of flavored counterfeits!

Black tea

Chinese black tea is nothing more than post-fermented Shu Pu-erh, the most famous drink originating from the famous Yunnan province.

The production of this type of Chinese tea in bulk or briquettes is a long and complex process. The raw materials collected from the plantations are aired, dried, rolled, bitter juices are squeezed out and heated in giant bunkers. The semi-finished product is fermented for tens of hours under special temperature conditions. The resulting tea is soft, shiny, and the usual black color.
Experts know that proper oxidation of the leaf changes its aroma, reduces astringency, and removes bitterness.

The finished raw materials are dried and pressed. It is noteworthy that the product is practically not sold in loose form. Tablets, cylinders, briquettes and tiles are the usual form of Chinese black tea that hits store shelves. Not everyone will appreciate the strong-tart taste of the drink with the smell of black soil and dried fruits. Buyers mistakenly believe that pressed tiles are low-grade Chinese tea. Nevertheless, there is a buyer for this option. After all, tea leaves have proven themselves well on hikes. Tea does not lose its taste for a long time.

Often the buyer is interested in what name Chinese tea in briquettes received and why it is considered a lower grade. It's simple. In everyday life, pressed tea is called “brick”, which reflects the shape of the product. The low quality of the brew was due to the presence of broken branches, crumbs and damaged leaves among the leaves.

Although the Chinese themselves are not bothered by “dubious impurities.” Brick black tea is widely distributed throughout China and beyond.

Green tea

Lightly fermented leaf retains flavor better. The manufacturer’s task is not to damage the integrity of the sheet. It is this type of Chinese tea that has all the versatility of tastes and smells.

Depending on the variety, you can find floral, fruity, herbal aromas and a variety of rich aftertastes.

Famous drinks:

• Xihu Longjing
• Dongting Bilochun
• Huangshan Maofeng
• Luan Guapian

Xihu Longjing is from Zhejiang Province. In the production of this Chinese green tea, only the top two leaves are used, which are collected and processed by hand. The high-grade blend resembles short pine needles (up to 2 cm long). When brewed, it forms a yellow-green infusion with a light aroma and a sweetish aftertaste. It costs expensive. The manufactory offers several varieties of tea to the average consumer, for example, Da Fo Longjing, Shi Feng Longjing and others.

Dongting Bilochun is distinguished by green spirals with slight pubescence. When brewing, the leaf is poured into hot water (about 80 degrees). The tea leaves sink to the bottom of the container and open. Emerald infusion has a natural sweetness and special freshness.

Huangshan Maofeng is a Chinese needle green tea produced by mild fermentation. A high-quality infusion is characterized by the color of yellow apricot; light greenery is allowed. The taste of the drink is refreshing, with floral notes.

Luan Guapian is known throughout the world as Luan Pumpkin Seeds. Indeed, a fresh tea leaf vaguely resembles a pumpkin seed in size and shape. The weakly fermented brew is distinguished by a slight longitudinal curl of leaves without buds or branches and a dark green color. The finished infusion is dominated by yellow color and aromas of wildflowers.

Yellow tea

This type of tea from China has even weaker fermentation than green tea. Made from high quality raw materials. It is considered an imperial drink.

Varieties of yellow tea:

• from kidneys: Yin Zhen (Silver needles); Meng Ding Huang Ya (Yellow Buds)
• from leaves: Ho Shan Huang Ya (small tea leaves from Ho Shan Mountain); Beigang Maojian (Fleecy buds from Beigang).

When collecting raw materials for yellow tea, a number of strict rules are followed. Firstly, the sheet does not tear in the rain. Secondly, the kidneys are sure to miss:

• with dew
• with a purple tint
• hollow
• sluggish
• revealed
• damaged
• different from the standard size.

The process of making yellow tea lasts about 3 days. The final taste of the brew is directly affected by simmering in a fabric (parchment) bag. Factories very jealously monitor indoor air temperature and the rate of leaf oxidation. The result is dark olive tea leaves with silver fluff.

The taste of the drink is original - with smoked notes. The color is transparent, close to a light amber color.

Loose yellow tea is very healthy. It relieves headaches, relieves spasms, increases mental activity and generally tones the body.

Proper brewing does not tolerate the use of boiling water. It will destroy the aroma of the infusion and reveal natural bitterness. The tea leaves are filled with water at a temperature of 70 to 85 degrees.

White tea

White tea received its name because of the appearance of the bud, densely covered with white fibers. The basic philosophy of preparing this type of Chinese tea is to preserve the primary characteristics of the tea leaf, reducing mechanical processing to zero.

Chinese emperors believed that the drink could clear the mind and fight the causes of 100 diseases.

Varieties of white tea:

• Baihao Yinzhen
• Show Mei
• Gong Mei
• Da Bai Hao
• other.

The aroma of dry gray-green tea leaves is unique, easily distinguishable from other categories. The color of the blend may be uneven, with brownish or silver inclusions. This is the norm. The color of the infusion is light peach-amber.

The taste of the drink is refreshing, giving a rich range of aromas: honey, peaches, melons.

Often there is a combination of white tea with jasmine flowers, chrysanthemums and other additives that drown out the natural taste of the drink. Well, it all depends on the preferences of the buyer.

On a note! An unscrupulous seller is ready to pass off green tea as white. An inexperienced titester cannot detect a fake. Taste memory comes with experience. It needs to be developed!

Oolong

Unlike black or green tea, this tea from China, prepared using a special technology, is not drunk by every European.

Blends are made from the fleshy adult leaves of tree-like bushes located on plantations in the highlands. There are no buds with villi here.

The edges of the sheet and part of the surface are subjected to oxidation, leaving the internal structure unchanged. This step allows oolong to harmoniously combine the bright aroma of Chinese green tea and the rich taste of red tea.

Varieties:

• Da Hong Pao
• Bai Ji Guan
• Tie Luo Han
• Alishan
• Tie Guan Yin
• Dong Ding
• Jin Xuan
• other.

Any oolong contains a lot of tannins, caffeine, essential oils, and a number of vitamins: C, D, K, E, B (1-12). It is very beneficial for the body.

It is allowed to flavor the blends with jasmine petals, rose petals, fragrant olives, and other additives. As a rule, the manufacturer indicates on the packaging of Chinese tea the presence or absence of flavorings.

Thus, Jin Xuan is a milk oolong with a characteristic creamy smell. The natural aroma of the drink is so light that factories are trying to enhance it with foreign components. Important! A mark to this effect must be indicated on the packaging.

In general, each oolong is distinguished by its unique aroma and taste notes: spices, chocolate, fruits, wildflowers, nuts, etc.

On a note! Real Chinese Oolong tea is always whole leaf, without crumbs, scrap or dust. When exposed to boiling water, dark edges and veins are clearly visible on the unfolded leaves.

Chinese tea in dietetics

For those who are on a diet, it is important to find tea that will not only speed up the metabolism in the body (this problem must be solved comprehensively), but will help replenish the amount of nutrients and vitamins. Agree, vitamin deficiency, lack of magnesium, potassium or other elements can spoil the entire experience of the weight loss procedure.

From this point of view, you should pay attention to the following Chinese teas for weight loss: any types of pu-erh, oolong, green or yellow tea.

Thus, Pu-erh in narrow circles is called the elixir of youth. Drink a warm infusion without sugar immediately after eating. Pu-erh prepared with skim milk can even replace breakfast or lunch.

This is an excellent antidepressant that will help you overcome stress and psychological stress during a diet. Pu-erh promotes weight loss due to its diuretic effect. It is recommended to drink this Chinese tea no more than 1 liter per day.

Oolong contains active substances that accelerate metabolic processes almost twice. This is a wonderful antioxidant that prevents premature skin aging.
Lightly fermented green and yellow Chinese tea leaves are rich in vitamins and microelements. While on a diet, it is very important to maintain healthy hair, nails, skin and the body as a whole. Real Chinese teas are truly the best in this regard.