I'm a tea grower and tea maker in the US. What he says about bags is true and they should be avoided if possible. Usually, the tea in the bags is of the lowest quality as well. Also, true teas are made from a plant called Camellia sinensis, which is what he's serving here. The jasmine is merely an added flavoring; most of the character comes from the plant itself.
I usually go for ceylon cinnamon sticks or chopping fresh ginger with lemon juice to make ginger lemon tea or cinnamon tea. I just boil the ingredients in a pot and strain.
I believe the traditional medicinal teas brand has safe bags! I remember really looking into this a while back. you might be okay if you get that brand of tea bags (: ❤
Thank you, Bobby, for all the info you provide. I am diabetic and hypothyroid, 65 y.o., and endocrine disruptors may have contributed to these conditions. You are never too old to learn and make changes. ❤
If it's made of PAPER, it's fine to steep and drink in the bag (though there could be some glue holding the paper together at the seams so if that bothers you, then don't steep in the paper bag). If the tea bag is made of a mesh/plastic, or you are unsure, yes cut it open and put the loose tea in a stainless steel tea steeper thing to steep as normal. There are several kinds of steel tea steepers.
If you are buying tea cheap and not even checking what material they are made from then switching to loose leaf will not help you. Ground up house plants come in loose leaf too.
Great info, as usual! For my orange tea, I started baking & grinding my organic orange peels & brewing them. I don't have the $ to splurge on loose leaf tea, so I just cut my organic tea bag open & brew.
This is concerning if people don't know this, but I'm glad you are making everyone aware. Here in the UK, you can get plastic and bleach free tea bags.
Wow more life-changing health information, thanks Bobby. How long have they been keeping this information from us but it puts the tea industry on its ear everyone needs to know this one there's a lot of tea drinkers out there
Thanks for the info. Great timing! I use both bags and loose leaf tea. Lately, the quality of tea bags has declined. I've found this over multiple brands. The bags fall apart and I end up with ruined cups of tea. As soon as all my bagged teas are used, I'm going 100% loose leaf. Btw, your daughter is adorable and so helpful. I subscribed.
Have you considered what chemicals may have been sprayed on your tea plants, in what polluted soil they grew, what filthy and diseased hands prepare the tea or what corroded pipes the water you add flows through?
I love my tea infuser. Skip the chance of burning yourself or using 2 mugs and get a stainless steel tea infuser that can just be set into any teacup and can be easily removed. Thanks for the info about the toxicity of tea bags!
Honestly Dr has revitalized my desire to inform people of these things. I’ve felt like a maniac the last 10 years because everybody thinks I’m crazy talking about all the poison they put it in everything and how something that seems good can be bad becuase or what packaging etc they use. I just want people to be aware and make better purchasing decisions because when enough of us boycott a product they WILL improve/change it to meet our standards, the problem is too many ignorant people buying crap and not knowing any better. What you spend your money on does make a difference, so spend wisely!
I recently switched to loose leaf for the same reason as you, Sir. Also last year bought a coffee grinder and buy whole beans. I make it on the stovetop. Cowboy coffee essentially.
Not everyone can afford loose leaf tea that is twice the price of the other teas you get in bags. You are right, but then these things you recommend are way more expensive and unaffordable than the regular product.
Loose leaf is usually cheaper. If you are bent on being contrary, then take the tea you already buy, open the bag and put the tea leaves into the cup. Throw the bag away. And try using logic. You won't make errors like this then.
I always have unbleached paper bags, easily available in the UK like Clipper, for my Green Tea, and other herbal concoctions, and Earl Grey etc. Usually the organic brands do unbleached paper. Perhaps its different in the USA?
Thank you, Bobby, for this information. I quickly checked my tea shelf to ensure my tea bags were healthy without damaging materials. After doing some research, the majority of my tea bags are safe. I have one brand I have to throw away. In light of this information, I am now checking with the tea companies and seeing their tea bag-making process. Thanks again, Bobby for looking out for us.
I like many Celestial Seasonings flavors too. I guess we could cut the teabags and dump the contents into an infuser instead, to avoid any nasty stuff. Some brands use safer teabags than others, maybe CS aren't so bad. I'll investigate to see what I can find out.
@@beiget7609 it's literally the fine tea dust , the sort of thing you see at the bottom of your tea caddy. You know that fine powder? Rather then the bigger tea leaves. They put all that into the tea bags to bulk it out and it's cheaper, and the best stuff goes to the lose tea packs.
It's only the silly, see-through teabags that are made of plastic and thus release microplastics into your tea. Paper tea bags are perfectly fine. However, loose leaf tea is often higher quality than bagged and you're not paying extra for all the extra packaging. I have a big fancy loose leaf collection but sometimes I'm lazy and use Barry's in a mug.
The bad stuff literally appears at 11 parts per BILLION. If people are that worried about such a small amount they should stop breathing atmospheric air and get a specialized blend of the gases to breath.
For decades, I’ve sliced the Red Rose bag open and dumped the tea leaves into the bottom of the cup; Toss away that weird fabric of the bag; Add boiling water. Even if a few leaves float up, they don’t interfere.
To avoid this fussy hassle, get a tea pot with a strainer. Port the boiling water through the strainer and let it steep for a few minutes. Works great, avoids the tea bag and the messing around with 2 glasses.
Another reason to avoid tea bags even if it is not for health reasons is that loose leaf tea tastes way better. The difference in taste from a tea bag compared to loose leaf tea is like night and day. Get yourself a tea ball. It makes it easier to make a cup of loose leaf tea for yourself. Don't have to strain in another cup.
I love watching your videos you save me sooooo much time because I used to review many different websites regarding food / diet / health. I am very well informed regarding our food and environment and it doesn't get any easier.
According to an Internet search, these are brands with tea bags that don't contain plastic: Traditional Medicinals, Pukka, Numi Teas, Republic of Tea, Stash, Yogi Tea
Ohhhh my fluff, I'm a senior widow and I drink a lot of tea. I've never heard about this before it my life! I will never use a tea bag again. Thank you for this information and God bless you 👑🙏🏻💞✝️🐾🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
I love having tea every morning. i am driving a truck it is so hard to do use.loose tea. I may have to make my own reusable tea bags from cheese cloth and use loose leaves in them.
Actually a lot tea brands you can find in the store used unbleached paper products for their bags. I think it’s wrong to say “almost all” are bad when there’s still a large majority that are good. It’s just important to read the labels. But yes, the quality of the leafs aren’t as good, but I guess that’s the price of convenience.
Little Rose is so used to you talking to us..that she's politely reminding you of things without speaking.❤ Such a beautiful family inside and out.
So sad to witness
So sad to see a child being abused like this
Rose looks like mama..❤️
Just LOVE your little helper. What an angel. 🙏💓
YOU’VE EDUCATED US SO MUCH 🤦🏼♀️NOW WE HAVE TO GIVE UP OLD HABITS FOR HEALTHY ONES 😊THANK YOU 👏🏽🧡
Also take the tea out of the teabags and use as loose leaf tea. When you run out of teabags convert to loose leaf tea.
If you sadly have some tea bags you’d still love to use you can always open up the bags and get a stainless steel tea steeper to dump into
Or even use an organic hemp coffee filter, also works great
Thank you, that was my question
That hat
Tea bags have been around for centuries.
Thank you! Was on the brink of throwing out all my tea 😢
I'm a tea grower and tea maker in the US. What he says about bags is true and they should be avoided if possible. Usually, the tea in the bags is of the lowest quality as well. Also, true teas are made from a plant called Camellia sinensis, which is what he's serving here. The jasmine is merely an added flavoring; most of the character comes from the plant itself.
Hi Mike! Can you tell me if I wanted to grow my own tea at home, what plant would I use? I strictly only drink black tea. Thank you for your help!!
Mike I’d like to know too how I would go about doing my own growing
I gave up black tea and now grow my own herbs instead. I think is better for me❤
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@@ilbikergal You can find me online.
I usually go for ceylon cinnamon sticks or chopping fresh ginger with lemon juice to make ginger lemon tea or cinnamon tea. I just boil the ingredients in a pot and strain.
That’s a great advice. Thank you 🙏🏻
I believe the traditional medicinal teas brand has safe bags! I remember really looking into this a while back. you might be okay if you get that brand of tea bags (: ❤
Yep. The only brand I drink that’s in a bag.
Good to know! I love the green matcha!
Thank you, Bobby, for all the info you provide. I am diabetic and hypothyroid, 65 y.o., and endocrine disruptors may have contributed to these conditions. You are never too old to learn and make changes. ❤
Very well Bobby. This is just my cup of Tea.
What about tearing open the tea bags and putting the tea leaves into a cup? Is that just as bad?
Good question
That's what I do is rip open the Tea Bag or some tea is Organic and says the bags are non bleached.Loose Leaf Tea is great but alot more expensive
@flavcity can you answer this question for us please? I want to know for using up the bags i already have
I Love tea & have about 10 boxes of tea in bags:( Some in plastic too. Should I just open them & strain it? Don’t wanna toss them :(
If it's made of PAPER, it's fine to steep and drink in the bag (though there could be some glue holding the paper together at the seams so if that bothers you, then don't steep in the paper bag).
If the tea bag is made of a mesh/plastic, or you are unsure, yes cut it open and put the loose tea in a stainless steel tea steeper thing to steep as normal. There are several kinds of steel tea steepers.
Good job Bobby, even with the Boss looking over your shoulder making sure you get it right. 💗💗
If you are buying tea cheap and not even checking what material they are made from then switching to loose leaf will not help you. Ground up house plants come in loose leaf too.
Great info, as usual!
For my orange tea, I started baking & grinding my organic orange peels & brewing them.
I don't have the $ to splurge on loose leaf tea, so I just cut my organic tea bag open & brew.
Great tip!
Nice info on orange peels. Ty
You can brew quality loose leaf teas over and over. It balances out
Rose is such a sweet little girl. She knows what daddy teaches. Thank you. Bobby. Rose approves too
man thank u so much for what u do u are a blessing to us all GOD bless u and ur family
This is concerning if people don't know this, but I'm glad you are making everyone aware.
Here in the UK, you can get plastic and bleach free tea bags.
You can also just get french press for making tea. Good Citizen also has Tea Infuser for on the go tea making
Your little girl is so cute. She knows the whole routine….smart! She really watches dad closely ….you can tell !
Wow more life-changing health information, thanks Bobby. How long have they been keeping this information from us but it puts the tea industry on its ear everyone needs to know this one there's a lot of tea drinkers out there
Thanks for the info. Great timing! I use both bags and loose leaf tea. Lately, the quality of tea bags has declined. I've found this over multiple brands. The bags fall apart and I end up with ruined cups of tea. As soon as all my bagged teas are used, I'm going 100% loose leaf. Btw, your daughter is adorable and so helpful. I subscribed.
the discarded loose leafs can be also added to garden soil☺
I buy both organic tea bags and loose tea leaves.
Rose looks so much like her momma! Two beauties ❤❤
Have you considered what chemicals may have been sprayed on your tea plants, in what polluted soil they grew, what filthy and diseased hands prepare the tea or what corroded pipes the water you add flows through?
I need to do this.
Those bags like most bags are toxic.
No bags for life 😂
I love my tea infuser. Skip the chance of burning yourself or using 2 mugs and get a stainless steel tea infuser that can just be set into any teacup and can be easily removed.
Thanks for the info about the toxicity of tea bags!
I've been loose leaf for almost 12 years now. Great move!
It’s unbelievable how we are being poisoned . Thank’s for the info .
Yes and very slowly so you don’t figure it out. Just think the toxins they allow the US to have but not anywhere else in the world. 😅
Exactly
And the FDA is very aware but does nothing to actually inform the American people
@@michaela9821 it's not just the plastic, the tea bags are bleached. I'm quite sure bleach is poisonous.
No one is poisoning you. He is a fear mongerer who spreads information.
I love the fact that you include your little girl in your videos. She is a pretty little princess!!🩵💙
OMGOSH, Rose is so adorable, and such a great helper!
I got myself some cotton empty tea bags that allow me to fill them with whatever tea leaves I desire. They ain't pricey at all. I recommend that.
Rosie is a seasoned pro now. Love it.
Yo you are the MAN. I Always learn something when I hear you speak every single time and for that I love you brother
Organic tea is a must, too!
He hasn't discovered yet that growing your own tea is even healthier
Correct! Are you a grower?
Bobby is likely aware but many folks will not want to spend the time to do that.
@@mikeloeb3562 no, just drinker
This should be part of school curriculum
Never thought of this! Thank you for sharing! ❤
What about NUMI? They are bobby approved and apparently use organic bags non bleached bags, is that true?
Honestly Dr has revitalized my desire to inform people of these things. I’ve felt like a maniac the last 10 years because everybody thinks I’m crazy talking about all the poison they put it in everything and how something that seems good can be bad becuase or what packaging etc they use. I just want people to be aware and make better purchasing decisions because when enough of us boycott a product they WILL improve/change it to meet our standards, the problem is too many ignorant people buying crap and not knowing any better. What you spend your money on does make a difference, so spend wisely!
I recently switched to loose leaf for the same reason as you, Sir. Also last year bought a coffee grinder and buy whole beans. I make it on the stovetop. Cowboy coffee essentially.
I got to find the loose leaf tea.
Your assistant is best. 🙂
Not everyone can afford loose leaf tea that is twice the price of the other teas you get in bags. You are right, but then these things you recommend are way more expensive and unaffordable than the regular product.
I thought about takin tea out of bags. 😮
A lot of times loose leaf is cheaper. You get a lot more with loose leaf so think of it as a per gram/oz basis
Loose leaf is usually cheaper. If you are bent on being contrary, then take the tea you already buy, open the bag and put the tea leaves into the cup. Throw the bag away. And try using logic. You won't make errors like this then.
leaf tea has more content, therefore it is more expensive, but in tea bags the content of tea is very small
@@phalabearden3645 WHAT ABOUT ORGANIC TEA BAGAS? 🤔
Why why I drink tea all day ok I know better now I must do better thanks 🙏 for sharing ❤
I always have unbleached paper bags, easily available in the UK like Clipper, for my Green Tea, and other herbal concoctions, and Earl Grey etc. Usually the organic brands do unbleached paper. Perhaps its different in the USA?
There are teabags at independent health food stores that are not toxic
Love your videos! These shorts are so helpful. Your little one is adorable!
Thank you, Bobby, for this information. I quickly checked my tea shelf to ensure my tea bags were healthy without damaging materials. After doing some research, the majority of my tea bags are safe. I have one brand I have to throw away. In light of this information, I am now checking with the tea companies and seeing their tea bag-making process. Thanks again, Bobby for looking out for us.
Im a diehard tea guy celestial tension tamer , sleepy time. Jammin ginger. I don't think i can break from bags
Ok I feel good I'm not the only one ❤I feel, you😅
I like many Celestial Seasonings flavors too. I guess we could cut the teabags and dump the contents into an infuser instead, to avoid any nasty stuff. Some brands use safer teabags than others, maybe CS aren't so bad. I'll investigate to see what I can find out.
Ironic kuz I'm getting more into teas and I don't think I have ever known watt was really in the tea bags. I research everything you say
You can buy organic tea, with plant based tea bags. But lose leaf tea is better quality anyway, tea bags have the lowest grade tea and tea dust.
What's tea dust??
@@beiget7609 it's literally the fine tea dust , the sort of thing you see at the bottom of your tea caddy. You know that fine powder? Rather then the bigger tea leaves. They put all that into the tea bags to bulk it out and it's cheaper, and the best stuff goes to the lose tea packs.
Best part of this video is lil Rose telling u to tighten up without telling u to tighten up 😄😄😄
Bobby, thank you! The little girl is so sweet!!!!!
What kind of tea do you buy! We’re can I buy it! Thanks for the info
That tea looks so fresh where you buy your loose tea from????
Does this apply to coffee filters as well?
It's only the silly, see-through teabags that are made of plastic and thus release microplastics into your tea. Paper tea bags are perfectly fine. However, loose leaf tea is often higher quality than bagged and you're not paying extra for all the extra packaging. I have a big fancy loose leaf collection but sometimes I'm lazy and use Barry's in a mug.
Qué linda está Rose, muchas gracias y saludos desde México
What a good little helper!!
Just tear open the teabag and ditch the plastic.
I switched to loose leaf a couple of yrs ago! love my teatime! & Rose ❤
The bad stuff literally appears at 11 parts per BILLION. If people are that worried about such a small amount they should stop breathing atmospheric air and get a specialized blend of the gases to breath.
This man is a G. A gigachad. He knows the game.
For decades, I’ve sliced the Red Rose bag open and dumped the tea leaves into the bottom of the cup; Toss away that weird fabric of the bag; Add boiling water. Even if a few leaves float up, they don’t interfere.
I have been drinking this kind of tea since I was little kid. Don’t strain it keep refilling with hot water until it’s clear enjoy.
Drink peppermint tea. It doesn't need toxic pesticides.
Making tea in a French press is another good alternative
Yes, but don't press the tea. Just use it as a convenient strainer.
Rose is so cute. Love watching her. Love watching You too of course. Your very helpful warnings and sugesstions. ❤
Well, I always wondered but, never researched. Thanks.
What about the plastic bag that the loose tea leaf is in?
This is great info.! Thanks.
Strainer for all of us old skool folk, thats what GM used
Why do jealous ppl hate on this man, this great father is so beyond me.
Oh OK.....they are JEALOUS. 😊
Yeah, I’ve even seen people attack him over talking about health.
What about the cotton reusable teabags? They are fun to make and fun to use. Or the metal ones? Genuinely curious and look forward to your response
Damn!! I never even thought of that 😮
To avoid this fussy hassle, get a tea pot with a strainer. Port the boiling water through the strainer and let it steep for a few minutes. Works great, avoids the tea bag and the messing around with 2 glasses.
Excellent thank you
Another reason to avoid tea bags even if it is not for health reasons is that loose leaf tea tastes way better. The difference in taste from a tea bag compared to loose leaf tea is like night and day. Get yourself a tea ball. It makes it easier to make a cup of loose leaf tea for yourself. Don't have to strain in another cup.
I love watching your videos you save me sooooo much time because I used to review many different websites regarding food / diet / health. I am very well informed regarding our food and environment and it doesn't get any easier.
So enjoy listening and watching Rose, your little helper
According to an Internet search, these are brands with tea bags that don't contain plastic: Traditional Medicinals, Pukka, Numi Teas, Republic of Tea, Stash, Yogi Tea
Thank you so much for the information I did not know that😊
I agree, tea bags are not my cup of tea.
Ohhhh my fluff, I'm a senior widow and I drink a lot of tea. I've never heard about this before it my life! I will never use a tea bag again. Thank you for this information and God bless you 👑🙏🏻💞✝️🐾🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
Too late for you
@@perzonne6302
It's never too late as long as you're breathing
We even switched to a metal basket for our coffee maker!
I grew up with lose tea only, and in my culture it’s disrespectful to serve a tea from the teabags for the guests. 😊
Thanks for sharing. I started using loose tea and notice the difference in taste!
Thank you much for your expertise
I love having tea every morning. i am driving a truck it is so hard to do use.loose tea. I may have to make my own reusable tea bags from cheese cloth and use loose leaves in them.
Just got a Mosi bottle the other day so i can loose leaf it up! So much better than pre bagged
I love your little helper god bless you all
I don't like the coffee filters. I poured water in a glass, filtering it with the coffee filter. All kinds of coffee filter fibers were in there.
Actually a lot tea brands you can find in the store used unbleached paper products for their bags. I think it’s wrong to say “almost all” are bad when there’s still a large majority that are good. It’s just important to read the labels. But yes, the quality of the leafs aren’t as good, but I guess that’s the price of convenience.
Hey bobby you is the best dad a child could have and your daughter will learn well she will be a great mother one day!!!
Good to see the beautiful little Rosy 👏
Thanks for the scientific lesson!👍
I’m starting to make changes for the better . Bobby can you tell me the link you use to buy jasmine tea ? I would love to try that.
I heard the first half where you said what tea bags are made from, and I just paused it. I cannot with you dude. I cannot.😂
? What? 😊
Are using the organic unbleached cotton tea bags sold online ok to use?
Yes you are still alive ! Your frequency and joy will eliminate the effect of toxic chemicals! I see your endocrines aren't disturbed lol