The Ritual · Sustainable tea
In short
- Our tea bags are sewn from soft cotton fabric, not plastic mesh or paper.
- Each bag is for one use, like any tea bag. It is not made to be washed and refilled.
- Cotton keeps plastic out of your cup and lets the leaves open fully.
Most tea bags look simple, but many are not. Some “silken” pyramid bags are made of nylon or PET plastic mesh, and many paper bags are sealed with a thin layer of plastic so they hold together in hot water. At The Great Himalayan Tea, we chose a different material: cotton fabric.
What is a cotton tea bag?
It is a small pouch sewn from fine cotton cloth and filled with our tea. You use it once, just like any other tea bag, then dispose of it. It is not designed to be washed and reused.
Why we chose cotton
- No plastic mesh. Cotton is a natural fibre, so there is no nylon or PET in contact with boiling water.
- A cleaner taste. Cotton has no glue and no papery flavour, so the tea tastes like itself.
- Room to open. The soft fabric lets leaves and herbs swell and release their full flavour.
- Gentler disposal. Cotton is a natural fibre that breaks down far more readily than plastic mesh.
How to brew with a cotton tea bag
- Heat fresh water: about 80°C for green and white tea, boiling for black and herbal tea.
- Place one bag in a cup of about 200–250 ml.
- Steep 2–3 minutes for green, 3–4 for black and 5–7 for herbal tea.
- Lift the bag out and enjoy. Herbal blends often give a good second short steep.
After use
Squeeze the bag gently, then dispose of it with your kitchen or garden waste.
Small choices, cleaner cups
Switching to cotton tea bags is a small change, but it keeps plastic out of your cup every single day. Pair them with our herbal tea brewing guide for the perfect cup.