Muslin cotton tea and spice bags with drawstrings: a reusable way to brew loose-leaf tea and spices.

A bit of history

The convenience of bagged tea has a long history. Tea merchant Thomas Sullivan is often credited with popularizing tea bags after he sent customers samples in small silk bags in 1908, though earlier designs for tea-leaf holders had already been patented a few years before.

Good to know

• Pack of 5 bags.

• Two sizes: 5" x 3" (big mug or small teapot) and 6" x 4" (large teapot).

How to use

Fill a bag with loose-leaf tea or spices, pull the drawstring closed and steep. Leave room for the leaves to expand. Rinse and let dry after each use.

At Beantown Tea & Spices, we focus on quality tea and tea essentials at affordable prices. Explore more in our Tea Accessories collection, or browse our Tea Info brewing guide.