The T2 teabag difference
T2's teabags are built on the same premise as the rest of the range: quality shouldn't be compromised by convenience, and convenience shouldn't cost the planet.
Compostable and plant-based
T2's teabags have been compostable since 2021. The bag and string are both made from PLA (polylactic acid), a biodegradable bioplastic derived from corn starch. The paper tag is printed with vegetable ink. Every bag is heat sealed with no glue and no staples. When you're done with your cup, the whole thing can go to compost.
A note: we recommend checking with your local council's green waste collection guidelines before placing PLA materials in your home compost bin, as conditions vary by region.
Sustainably sourced
T2 is B Corp Certified, first certified in 2020 and re-certified in 2023. 100% of our tea has been sustainably sourced since 2021. Every ingredient in every bag, from the leaves to the herbs, spices, and fruit pieces, is sourced with care for the people and places behind it.
The same blends, a simpler format
Every blend in the T2 teabag range has been through multiple rounds of testing until our Head of Tea is satisfied. The bags translate the same character, flavour, and intention of each blend into a more accessible format. No shortcuts in the blend itself.
How to brew tea bags
Black and chai teabags
Use freshly boiled water at 100°C. Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on your preferred strength. Remove the bag before drinking. T2's breakfast blends and Chai are robust enough to take milk if that's your preference.
Green teabags
Green tea needs cooler water: around 80°C. Boiling water can make green tea bitter and strip the delicate flavour. Steep for 2–3 minutes only. This applies to Gorgeous Geisha, Green Rose, Jade Mountain, China Jasmine, and Jasmine Pear.
Herbal and fruit teabags
Herbal and fruit tisanes are forgiving. Use freshly boiled water at 100°C and steep for 5–7 minutes for a full-flavoured cup. They don't go bitter with a longer steep, so adjust freely to taste. All are naturally caffeine-free.
Iced tea with teabags
For iced tea, brew at double strength: two bags per 250ml of hot water or one bag per 125ml. Steep fully, then pour directly over ice. Fruit tisanes like Packs a Peach, Strawberries & Cream, and Pumping Pomegranate all work particularly well cold. Lemongrass and Ginger is a good herbal option over ice too.
