Your tea routine doesn't have to harm the planet! Opt for more sustainable tea essentials to make your daily cup something both you and Mother Earth can enjoy. Here's how you can minimize waste when brewing tea:
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Reusable Tea Infusers
Loose Leaf Teas
Tea Kettles
Eco Tea Snacks
Other Tea Essentials
Reusable Tea Infusers
Instead of risking plastic in your tea bags, skip them altogether and get yourself a reusable tea strainer!
These are awesome because they are made of stainless steel! And you can use them for spices in cooking as well :)
House Again 2 Pack Tea Infuser
There are so many cute silicone tea infusers and this one is super affordable too!
Ototo Tuplip Tea Infuser
Such a cute infuser for your daily cuppa
Pinky Up Heart Shaped Tea Ball
Loose Leaf Teas
Loose leaf teas are often more cost effective, as you don't have to pay for the bags. Plus, you can brew the tea to your favorite strength without wasting any tea leaves.
The Republic of Tea has so many great tins of loose leaf teas! And then you can recycle (or reuse) the tin when you are done.
The Republic of Tea — Milk Oolong Loose Leaf
David's Tea has some great loose leaf options!
Only the Best 8 Tea Sampler
Harney & Sons has teas loose or in tea bags…
Harney & Sons Loose Leaf Black Tea
Tea Kettles
Some kettles even have tea infusers in them for loose leaf tea - such a great way to avoid buying a tea infuser too!
I think glass teapots are gorgeous because you can see all the tea inside
Glass Teapot with Removable Infuser
This has a lovely traditional tea look to it, and comes with a removable tea infuser
Juvale Cast Iron Tea Pot with Stainless Steel Loose Leaf Infuser
This is a very affordable option with a removable tea infuser
Primula Half Moon Teapot with Removable Infuser
Eco Tea Snacks
Don't forget a tasty snack with your afternoon tea…
You can't have a tea party without cucumber sandwiches… This is such an easy snack!
Cucumber Sandwiches
Use an eco-friendly cookie mix like this one made with upcycled ingredients
Renewal Mill Upcycled Oat Cookie Mix
Recycle the metal tin when the cookies are gone!
Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies
Other Tea Essentials
Here are some other tea essentials to make your routine more sustainable.
Host your next tea the eco-friendly way!
How to Host a Plastic Free Tea Party
For those into matcha, use these eco bamboo tools!
Bamboo Matcha Whisk Set
I love these handmade spoon rests - such a classic, simple design!
