You reach for your cup, dip in the tea bag – but did you know that classic tea bags can release microplastics into the water? And that there has long been a better alternative?
The plastic problem in the tea bag
According to a study by McGill University, many tea bags made of polypropylene or nylon can release up to 11.6 billion microplastic particles per cup when steeped in hot water. Even paper bags are often sealed with plastic fibres – not compost, but residual waste.
What are TEABALLS?
TEABALLS are compressed tea balls made of whole plant parts – plastic-free, compostable, usable hot and cold. One TEABALL makes 1–3 cups.
The comparison at a glance
| Criterion | Classic tea bag | TEABALLS |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic | ❌ Often contained | ✅ Plastic-free |
| Disposal | ❌ Mostly residual waste | ✅ Compostable |
| Taste | Broken-leaf tea | ✅ More intense |
| Usable cold | ❌ Limited | ✅ Cold brew |
| Organic options | Available | ✅ Complete organic line |
Taste: who wins?
TEABALLS are made of whole plant parts – more aromas, a more intense experience. Whether organic ginger, cherry or chai latte.
TEABALLS as sugar-free flavoured water
In cold water TEABALLS dissolve slowly – naturally flavoured water without sugar. 👉 How to make sugar-free flavoured water
