Loose whole leaf artisan-crafted teas: about 8o% of good grade teas cost 25-40 cents a cup. Premium ones are 50 cents and rare and special ones can cost as much as $2 a cup – or 50 cents.

Loose leaf tea is unprocessed and has better quality than tea bags. It also undergoes much less processing and contains a high amount of antioxidants. It protects us against the free radicals that damage our body cells through oxidative stress.

Tea sold as loose leaf tends to be more expensive because the leaves are whole, whereas tea sold in bags or sachets tends to be less expensive because they contain the machine harvested, smaller bits that are less desirable.

Tea bags can be easier to take on the go, but loose leaf tea tends to have a stronger, more enjoyable flavor. At Art of Tea, we believe you should find a tea that works with your body, calms and soothes your mind, and energizes you for your daily activities.