The 21st Century Way

Instant Vs. Traditional Tea

Tea is a beverage that comes in different forms and has so many different varieties and methods of infusion that it is just too numerous to keep count. It is also a drink that is greatly enjoyed by the majority of the world’s population. There are so many people who enjoy this beverage that there is a very large market for it in all forms. There are also a lot of people in this 21st century who are excessively busy but still want to enjoy the pleasures and benefits of tea. This is the major reason behind the inventions of tea bags and the powdered tea mix. Let us eliminate the tea bag from this comparison for now and focus on comparing the powdered mix to the traditional tea leaves.

Organic Tea Leaves

The traditional tea leaves are literally brewed. This means that they are actually boiled in water and allowed to infuse in order to release all of the ingredients, flavor, aroma, and taste of the tea. This usually has a very high quality depending on the quality of the tea and can only be enjoyed if you have access to a stove in order to boil your tea leaves.

No Preservatives - Beverage Mix

To prepare the powdered tea mix, you simply have to pour it into hot water and stir. Powdered tea mix is made by grinding the tea leaves completely into powder and packaging it. This means that while the mix is easier to use, it still possesses all of the original benefits that come with the tea leaves if not more. This is mainly because depending on the tea leaves; the grinding process may just release more of the chemical components of the tea leaves such as anti-oxidants and caffeine. Plus, in this form, rather than toss what is left if the infused tea leaves as is the case with traditional tea leaves, you get to consume every single part of the leaves. The powdered tea mix can also be used as a food supplement if there is no access to hot water. In fact, you can sprinkle this powdered tea mix on practically anything, even ice cream.

Quick & 100% Natural

Traditional tea leaves bring a sense of tradition to your brew, allowing you to enjoy the process of making tea the traditional way, plus, you get to do this right in your home. If the tea leaves you are using are very aromatic, boiling tea leaves can leave your home with a very pleasant, calming, and welcoming aroma. It also guarantees you a very good quality of tea brew provided the tea leaves are of high quality.

The Modern Choice

Powdered tea mix is a whole lot easier to use and is versatile. It can be used as a drink or simply even in food as a supplement. This makes it the more preferable option for people who are on the go. The powdered mix also guarantees you the same taste and fragrance of the tea leaves as it simply the powdered form of the original tea leaves. It can also be argued to be healthier as it incorporates all of the tea leaves and leaves nothing to be discarded. Hygienically, the powdered mix is also a more preferable option than the traditional tea leaves as there is a lot of hygiene issues that can be left to chance with fresh tea leaves. Powdered tea mix provided all of the benefits that can be gotten from the traditional tea leaves and more. It is no wonder it is preferred over tea leaves.