What's the Difference Between Loose Leaf and Teabags?

[Zanaspus]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

So if I like my tea somewhat stronger and use sweetener, then I should probably stick with tea bags?

Well, the simple answer is yes, but if I may use an analogy, "If I like Padrons, I should just stick to Padron's?" A bit over-simplified, but you get the point. I was a black tea drinker (cream and sugar) for many years before I went to the dark side. It's yet another slippery slope. It's up to you if you want to peer over the precipice.

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by md4958

As far as flavor, it could probably be compared to longfiller handmade cigars, and shortfiller machine made.

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

Well, the simple answer is yes, but if I may use an analogy, "If I like Padrons, I should just stick to Padron's?"

Whodathunkit? Cigar references used to describe tea.

Actually, the cigar analogies work well in explaining the difference. Thanks guys.

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Whodathunkit? Cigar references used to describe tea.

Why not? I can remember times when my RyJ Cazadore tasted like tea with honey, or my black tea reminded me of a Monte 4.

I can say that in two teas I drink straight Green Tea and Jasmine........I really am not interested in anything but loose leaf and the fuller the better.