Tea bag

A tea bag is a small, porous, sealed bag or packet typically containing tea leaves or the leaves of other herbs, which is immersed in water to steep and make an infusion. Originally used only for making tea, they are now made for other tisanes as well.

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LEAFSTEEP

The art of tea — steep times, ratios, and the culture of the cup.

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