Why Choose Pyramid Tea Bags?

The idea of tea bags has gained a massive following and revolutionized the tea industry in the recent decades. Changes in lifestyle, leading to hectic schedules, have stirred the need for such quick alternatives. The purists may argue that tea bags may not give you the right cup of tea, but we continue to see innovation to facilitate brewing and to improve the cup quality, especially for those looking for a quick brew.

Tea bags are said to have originated from China in the 8th century, where paper was folded and sewn on the sides to store tea leaves, to preserve the flavour and aroma. Although the innovation came quite early, the first commercial tea bag was sold only in the first decade of the 1900s.

A number of iterations of the tea bag followed – pot bags, single-chamber bags, double-chamber bags, circular tea bags, cloth bags, etc. However, none of these options offered a brew that was comparable to the conventional tea-making process.

Pyramid tea bags are a rather recent development, more specifically in 1997 by Brooke Bond. The pyramidal structure of the tea bag offers more volume within. It means that, in addition to being able to carry large leaf teas, the extra space allows for more room for tea leaves to unfurl with perfection and release their delicious goodness for a better cup of tea.

Most pyramid bags are generally transparent which allows for greater visibility of the blend ingredients; especially in the case of speciality teas as well as fruit and flower blends, the aesthetic aspect of the tea is brought to the fore, which is not the case with the regular tea bags. Pyramid tea bags offer a host of benefits when compared to the regular tea bags, as listed below.

With the inherent limitations in the regular tea bags, only dust-type or the smallest grades of teas can be packed. Apart from the size of the tea, another limitation is the amount of tea that can be packed in a regular paper tea bag. However, the larger volume of a pyramid tea bag allows packing of higher density teas and/or larger tea leaves, up to 4 grams per tea bag, significantly higher than the contents of a regular tea bag.

With the availability of more space inside the tea bag, a variety of ingredients can be packed within a tea, including but not limited to whole leaves, flowers, spices, fruit pieces, zests, etc. Said another way, this space allows for the addition of elements that add to the visual as well as aromatic characteristics of the blend, thereby enhancing the overall tea drinking experience of the consumer.

Since the pyramid tea bag is made of a mesh-like material, the tea bags have significantly higher porosity in comparison with paper and cloth tea bags. This means the tea steeps well and the result is a full-bodied liquor. The higher porosity also translates into a faster infusion, meaning a fresher and faster brew. Contrary to the regular tea bags, where the water cools down by the time tea steeps, pyramid tea bags offer a warmer and better brew every single time.

Unlike the regular tea bags, a pyramid bag does not have to remain soaked in the cup for as long. As a result, the tea is not over-brewed and the essential inherent antioxidant properties of the tea are not destroyed in the process.

Regular tea bags are more susceptible to damage far more easily since they are made of paper. If one needs to carry them around, the regular tea bags have to be stored in a protective box. This consumes additional space. On the other hand, pyramid tea bags are relatively more durable. Being woven into a small net-like mesh, pyramid tea bags do not require a protective box but can be stored even in a pouch without causing damage to the tea bag per se.

The appearance of a pyramid tea bag is superior to most other tea bags. Add to it the fact that a lot of “exotic” ingredients can be added to the blend and you have a far more ‘premium’ looking product. It is for these reasons that the pyramid tea bags look more appealing. The aesthetic finesse adds to the overall tea-drinking experience and also provides the tea drinkers with an opportunity to see each element of their favourite blend.

Because of their superlative appearance as well as the potential of delivering a better and more consistent brew every time, pyramid tea bags continue to enjoy a favourable bias among the avid tea drinkers. As a matter of fact, since their introduction in the 1990s, pyramid tea bags have continued to be the preferred choice. More and more of the world’s leading brands continue to gravitate towards pyramid tea bags as these offer a better value offering for their brands; have proven to be the better choice as they ensure the finer quality of tea, saving time and energy during preparation.

With such amazing merits to offer, pyramid tea bags are a clear winner, justifying their rising popularity the world over.

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