Better alternatives to Plastic Tea Bags

Many premium tea bags are sealed with plastic polypropylene, which releases microplastics into your hot drink. Loose leaf tea offers superior flavor and is entirely compostable.

Quick comparison

Alternative	Eco Score	Why it's better	Link
Loose Leaf Tea with Infuser	9.6/10	Better taste, cheaper per cup, zero waste.	View
Cotton Tea Bags	8.5/10	Reusable, washable, natural fiber.	View
French Press	9/10	Great for loose tea, easy to brew large batches.	View

Recommended swaps

Loose Leaf Tea with Infuser

Eco Score: 9.6/10

Better taste, cheaper per cup, zero waste.

Cotton Tea Bags

Eco Score: 8.5/10

Reusable, washable, natural fiber.

French Press

Eco Score: 9/10

Great for loose tea, easy to brew large batches.

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