Tea lovers are often split into two camps: tea bags or loose leaf. If you’re anything like me—and on Team Loose Leaf—you probably started your tea journey with bags before discovering the magic of loose-leaf blends. That was my story too.
I began with classics like Lipton, Top Tea, Twinings, and Ahmad Tea. Then came Batsam Tea around 2017, which I enjoyed for quite a while. But everything changed the moment I was introduced to loose-leaf tea. The taste, the aroma, the ritual—it was an instant upgrade. And hopefully, by the end of this post, I’ll have you fully converted to Team Loose Leaf too.
My Loose Leaf Tea Journey
The first loose-leaf tea I ever tried was from Adagio Teas in 2018, and I still remember how shocked I was. It tasted nothing like traditional tea bags. You know how most bagged teas have that odd aftertaste you try to cover up with honey? This was different. It was delicious. I was so obsessed, I even bought the IngenuiTea 2 Teapot just to show you how serious it was. (Here’s a picture of the pot, by the way.)
Curiosity kicked in, so I started doing research. That led me to other brands like Tiesta Tea and Tealyra, both of which had impressive blends. But the real game-changer came when a friend introduced me to a small tea company called Loose Leaf Tea Market, based in Phoenix, Arizona. At the time, I wasn’t feeling great and was looking for wellness teas. When I checked out their website and Instagram, I was blown away. They had blends for everything_ brain health, bloating, menstrual cramps, inflammation, better sleep… you name it. Even though they’re in the U.S., they ship to Nigeria for around $20, which was manageable.
I placed my first order to see what the hype was about. When the package arrived, it was love at first unboxing. The packaging was beautiful and they even added free gifts. I tried their Daily Detox, An Elephant Never Forgets, and Strawberry Kiss (now renamed Strawberry Lemonade). Let’s just say… the rest is history. I’ve been a loyal customer ever since, and to this day, Loose Leaf Tea Market is the only tea brand I trust and buy from.
How I Take My Tea
I take this tea every morning and night, and I have it in different varieties (which I’ll show you later on). It’s organic, caffeine-free, and definitely not bitter_ so honey is totally optional. I usually brew it hot with a little honey, let it cool, and then store it in the fridge. The result? A refreshing, flavorful tea that’s just as enjoyable cold as it is warm
I have this glass bottle that I love to use for my cold brew teas
This glass bottle was wrapped by me using the sticker from one of the teas in my last order. The tea is called “Bye Bye Bloat” and it is excellent for any stomach related discomfort. When I unbox my tea, I usually just keep the stickers and use it to decorate my jars.
In this picture, all the small packets are free gifts and the infuser mesh ball too is free.
For clarity, the name of the tea in this jar is ” Butter Pecan Oolong” and it is one of the many free samples I received in my last order. Let me just show you the content of my recent purchase
After brewing it hot, I let it cool down and kept it in the fridge for about 5 hours and it super delicious.
And I enjoyed it all alone with 2 giant chocolate croissant
Why Is Loose Leaf Tea Better?
- Loose Leaf Tea is infused better, which makes the flavor and aroma stronger.
- With Loose Leaf, you get a better quality of tea as opposed to tea bag which is just like shaft and dust.
- Loose Leaf Tea is very fresh. When you receive your order you will see it so fresh, but bagged tea is always old.
- The nutrients in bagged tea always get trapped in the bag. But Loose Leaf is not like that. You get all the nutrients and benefits of tea.
Here Is A 10% Off Coupon Code
If you’re considering trying Loose Leaf Tea, I wholeheartedly recommend Loose Leaf Tea Market. And just so you know — this isn’t a sponsored post. The brand gave me a discount code four years ago, and I’ve been using it ever since. Feel free to use “HADIZA” at checkout for 10% off. It’s my small way of sharing something I genuinely love with you.
It’s currently 4:17am as I wrap this up (yes, tea lovers do keep odd hours 😅). I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments — are you team tea bag or loose leaf? Let’s talk about it.
Until next time,
With love,
Hadiza French ☕🌿
