Buying TEA At The Grocery Store - What To Look For...And Avoid!

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    I have been getting lots of requests for a tea review video, and since I drink 1-2 cups daily, I thought it was time! Shopping for tea can be really confusing, there's loose leaf versus bagged tea, organic versus conventional, flavored teas, herbal tea, and more. Basically it comes down to this, you really want to buy organic, other countries can spray tea leaves with chemicals that are banned here. Loose leaf tea is where it's at, that is the best quality, especially compared to the dust in a tea bag. Look out for flavored teas, most time they are using those sneaky natural flavors. Bobby, Dessi, Rose, and Art! XOXO
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  • @MadeUpLikeADoll
    @MadeUpLikeADoll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    Man, the stuff we've put in our bodies when our eyes were closed from the truth. What an incredible Blessing ❣️ of knowledge your're gifting us.

    • @BobbyParrish
      @BobbyParrish  4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      too kind of you!

    • @ilovejesus9303
      @ilovejesus9303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Very true

    • @MadeUpLikeADoll
      @MadeUpLikeADoll 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Verdadeiro It's ultimately various version of legalized low dosages of poison. It's a shame.

    • @IMissMrKitty
      @IMissMrKitty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes!! 🙌💯 Exactly!! Scary to think about it.

    • @higurashianduminekoconnect1702
      @higurashianduminekoconnect1702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@BobbyParrish I normally don't disagree with you I'm one of your fans but I have to disagree with you on this there's no difference between the matcha tea bags and the regular tea bags they're basically dried up tea leaves not getting the whole Tea Leaf they already do that with the regular pouches they're already grind up if you undo it it's basically the same thing it's really a scam if you really pay attention it's best to go for the powder because you're truly consuming the entire Tea Leaf in fact I would go far as to say that that's not even how matcha green tea has made its Stone grinded it's shade-grown before it's down grind into a fine powder drilling companies like Lipton tea are guilty of selling people the same tea bags they sell in the regular tea but labeling it matcha so Lipton tea and Lipton matcha tea are the same T they just slapstick the logo matcha on the box because that's still considered loose tea leaves that's literally what loose tea is it's dried out tea leaves you're not getting all of that stuff it's the same t it's actually a scam if you don't want to be scamming to get all of the matcha probably should spend a little extra money and get the powder organic and actually you would have more luck ordering from Japan because it's really mainly China that sprays the heck out of everything Japan's pretty good at selling good matcha

  • @icloudydust
    @icloudydust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +521

    He's spilling the tea...
    On the tea!

  • @mandyn0429
    @mandyn0429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Rooibos is a tea that can only be produced in South Africa. It's considered a super food/ drink as it has high amounts of antioxidants (50% more than that in green tea). It even has AHA (alpha hydroxi acids) in it's most natural form and we know how skin care enthusiast love aha😅. It can prevent diabetes (not cure it) and it's may treat cancer (studies are still in process). Rooibos is the best tea in my opinion😅... Much love from South Africa❤️🇿🇦.

    • @johnanderson3700
      @johnanderson3700 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes. Rooibos is also a good tea for healing. It’s also a good tea for people who cannot have much caffeine. Always check the right water temperature for different teas; some do not require full boil. Some manufacturers make electric pots with different setting for different types of tea. For ice teas, you can either brew in the refrigerator or in the son. Harney and Sons has a wonderful book on teas and tea making.

    • @belwynne1386
      @belwynne1386 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You remind me how much I love rooibos. Thank you. Just ordered some!

    • @johnanderson3700
      @johnanderson3700 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Renowned physician Mitchel Gainer for patients with esophageal issues. Unfortunately Dr. Gainer was killed but he used to actually prescribe for patients

    • @ninajohnson8389
      @ninajohnson8389 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And it's delicious

    • @johnanderson3700
      @johnanderson3700 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really good for people who need to avoid caffeine

  • @thickaroniandcheese9836
    @thickaroniandcheese9836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Wish he did this at Walmart... I wanna see what he thinks of the regular $3 teas

  • @HelloWorld-zo3oq
    @HelloWorld-zo3oq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I have an Asian market by my house. I have purchased their authentic Japanese green tea and it blows all these teas out the water. The more authentic the tea is, the more benefits❤

    • @bernicebarnes3484
      @bernicebarnes3484 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can you please name some of their teas that you have seen there? Please and thank you.

    • @SevenSlayers1
      @SevenSlayers1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whats the tea brand?

    • @ailinwang7181
      @ailinwang7181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bernicebarnes3484thé Au jasmin

    • @cookiescream548
      @cookiescream548 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I highly recommend you watching Blondie in China's tea videos. The best teas are from China.

    • @cookiescream548
      @cookiescream548 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I highly recommend you watching Blondie in China's tea videos. The best teas are from China.

  • @janedoe-dy3rr
    @janedoe-dy3rr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    So glad that I found this channel! Actually providing information that is relevant and necessary.

  • @SoloJedi_
    @SoloJedi_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that you have a video for literally every category. Past 2 years before groceries shopping I’ve referenced your channel

  • @ebonyj2942
    @ebonyj2942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    Traditional Medicinals is my favorite brand as they make compostable tea bags. All of their teas are organic and they have a ton of different varieties. I love seeing this video as tea is my favorite drink

    • @SeriouSXXFireworks
      @SeriouSXXFireworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Are they non gmo?

    • @dertythegrower
      @dertythegrower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All tea bags are compostable, lol.. its fabric. Bleached white is still easily compostable, the bleach is long gone, buddy

    • @SeriouSXXFireworks
      @SeriouSXXFireworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Angie W i though organic means no pesticides used.. and non gmo means its non gmo food..so u have to see both on labels?

    • @TeaLeafProject
      @TeaLeafProject 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@dertythegrower many teabags are made out of plastic so possibly the original commenter meant that they were not made of plastic

    • @greenlawnfarm5827
      @greenlawnfarm5827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Any tea in bags is not good tea. Just get the most expensive loose darjeeling tea you can find and you wont get any other tea ever again.

  • @Shane7492
    @Shane7492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    My personal favorite is making my own tea blends. For herbal tea, you can buy just plain organic chamomile and organic mint and mix your own. Cheaper and healthier without added ingredients.

    • @evagarcia9687
      @evagarcia9687 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I grow herbs in my backyard, dry them after harvesting and use them for hot tea besides adding to homemade food.

    • @nafeassiya
      @nafeassiya 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you because I drink herbal tea but the tea bags😮

  • @teslah2997
    @teslah2997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    love what you do for your fellow humans, Bobby! THANKS!

  • @divaforhire4589
    @divaforhire4589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think your information is great! You shared a lot of information that I did not even think to look for! I recently started drinking lots of tea but have always bought tea. Growing up we made tea all the time! I think what you drink from a tea bag is just as important as what you drink from a bottle. Thank you for sharing your time!

  • @maryj4876
    @maryj4876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Oh I love tea, thank you for featuring. This is very informative. 🌱

  • @SO-ym3zs
    @SO-ym3zs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    If you want really good tea, treat yourself and seek out loose tea from a good importer. High-quality tea isn't cheap, but the flavor difference from your everday grocery store teabags is often staggering. You can find a seemingly endless variety to explore, and each growing region, estate, and flush (harvest) will have distinct flavors. A typical grocery store tea section doesn't even hint at the full array of what's out there.
    Failing that, visit an Asian market. Selection will probably limited to teas from the Far East, but even the cheap loose teas there will often blow the tea bags from your regular grocery store out of the water.
    If you stick with tea bags made with tea fannings (aka "dust"), steep them for way less than the packages usually recommend. 3-5 minutes might be appropriate for a loose tea, but you're aiming for more like 30-60 seconds because of the vastly increased surface area of the tea dust. Otherwise, you're going to have some bitter, nasty tea. Similarly, for green or oolong teas, you want to use water that's come off the boil and allowed to cool somewhat. Scalding your green tea with boiling water is a sure way to ruin it.

  • @80sriceman
    @80sriceman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    From now on whenever I see ground up tea, I'm gonna picture the factory janitor literally sweeping up the tea and putting it in tea bags!😆

    • @dr.niluferrahman8524
      @dr.niluferrahman8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      It is totally untrue that tea dust sold in tea bags are swept from the factory floor.tea dust is manufactured in exactly the same way as the larger grades of tea .all the different grades of tea are collected in trays from the sorting machine in the same way.i request you to verify all the information before going public.you should probably visit a factory and see for your self.

    • @Itzdev332
      @Itzdev332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yes what a load of rubbish about tea...I grew up watching my dad produce tea, the sweeping as they call it, is sent for manure and is prohibited by law to be even called tea here in Sri Lanka....the factories have stringent health regulations....and smaller the leaf, the deeper the flavour, bigger the leaf less flavour

    • @BluJns
      @BluJns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Itzdev332 Thank You for that!
      I had no idea! From USA! We need this information! We are suspicious due to mfg practices in China that have killed dogs from pet foods & poorly mfg "stainless steel" water bowls.
      Thanks again! 💚

    • @Alhudaa3344
      @Alhudaa3344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 😂 😂

    • @thelmathomas8414
      @thelmathomas8414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dr.niluferrahman8524 Exactly!!!

  • @teaformeplease
    @teaformeplease 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    What is in tea bags is lower grade but it is not swept off the factory floor. That is an unfortunate misconception, especially since the tea pickers worked just as hard to make it as they do for higher-grade teas.

    • @jasonthompson5624
      @jasonthompson5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah he said it was a joke he used to make. But thanks for the clarification for those who missed it

    • @Rasberry27
      @Rasberry27 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know what they do in other countries?

    • @rainzerdesu
      @rainzerdesu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Rasberry27 Use your brain. Does your's even work? Making tea bags isn't done by just some guy in a warehouse. It's an industrial process. Your company really hiring a hundred people to sweep the fucking floor into proper piles, pick them up, and then put them in the machine to make the teabags instead of just automatically having the machine cutting the leaves collect the fannings themselves? And then think about just how much tea is consumed from tea bags vs whole leaf tea. You think there's enough whole leaf tea being cut to account for entire international brands like Lipton, Tetley, PG Tips to be sweeping floors to make teabags? Where's the whole leaf tea going?

    • @wango556
      @wango556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do u know? Have u been in the factories??

    • @Reub3
      @Reub3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've seen a few vids on how some companies here in the US produce their lower grade teas.
      It's actually not all that bad of a process just a lower grade and often time the left overs of the higher grade leaves mixed with other leaves.

  • @LisaLGruman
    @LisaLGruman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I took notes and look forward to trying some of these great suggestions, thank you. Great to be able to share and learn about tea.

  • @vanessab9499
    @vanessab9499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Coffee makes me feel the same way ! Especially when I stopped drinking it completely when I was pregnant and I tried it afterwards I felt extremely nauseous . Tea is my favourite. Thank you so much as always for your tips 😊 ❤️

    • @jeffreykitchens6729
      @jeffreykitchens6729 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Coffee is considered a “damp” food in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) and causes many health imbalances with hormones etc., especially for women. It is acidic. Not just problems from caffeine, it is my understanding that also there are lots of chemicals used in the processing of the beans.

  • @Antelocapra7
    @Antelocapra7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    No, $23 for a small box of tea is not within 90% of people's budget. Might as well give us winter coat buying tips while in a Gucci store.

    • @mcdade7489
      @mcdade7489 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Seriously. Let’s get real, Bobby. SMH

    • @manuelm4693
      @manuelm4693 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But some people have no problem spending $100 for T***p NFTs 🙄

    • @angelicasoup638
      @angelicasoup638 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Support your local business. Instead order something you don’t know and didn’t go through safety procedures.

    • @_jm0n3y8oo_
      @_jm0n3y8oo_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@manuelm4693 gotta let that TDS go brother. It will eat you alive.

    • @mcgritty8842
      @mcgritty8842 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@manuelm4693they’re not the people buying or even drinking tea. They’d rather give all their hard earned money to Dunkin… a foreign owned company

  • @kathywellerart
    @kathywellerart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love love love Bhakti!! Addicted to it! I love that it is unsweetened. It’s got a great ginger bite!! So happy it gets flavcity seal of approval! 👍👍👍

  • @lockergr
    @lockergr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Finally the high quality tea review we were looking for! Thank you for listening to your viewers Bobby. I will say that Tazo has an organic chai that has no natural flavors and is absolutely delicious. They even have it at my eye doctor's office! And you finally sold me on Four Sigmatic... but only after I did lots of research on my own but I see why you like to drink it and will buy some myself for the benefits.

    • @mwatts-riley2688
      @mwatts-riley2688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I buy luzianna tea buys by the 48 bags. Since I am just doing cold brew meaning I drop 3 1-quart bags in a 2 quarts bottle. Let it stand for 3 hours and it's done. Done. Love it ❤ M

  • @emagneticfield
    @emagneticfield 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can grow chamomile at the side of your driveway or it is great ground cover for bare spots in your yard. I lived in a house in Gary Indiana and used to buy lots of chamomile tea and one day I looked down and at the edges of my driveway and there was chamomile growing all over and I mean lots of it. I started laughing and double checked and sure enough it was chamomile. Naturally it’s best growing anywhere but a driveway. But we forget to look around our house and yard for what’s already growing there on its own.
    I am currently trying to start some growing on the side of my house and I will let all of you know how that comes out. Many herbs are easy to start in your yard.

    • @warriorfortruth976
      @warriorfortruth976 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How did it turn out? The Chamomile tea growing?

  • @goddess131
    @goddess131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    hi Bobby, thanks for doing this video on tea. The other reason why bulk tea is better is because many companies making tea bags use a plastic glue to keep the bag together, just look up plastic particles in tea bags, or plastic tea bags on the internet to see more and to see pictures of tea bags that are ok, vs the tea bags that are sealed with plastic, after I found this out I stopped buying tea bags. Now I have all bulk tea without the microplastic, its cheaper and better.

  • @noyb154
    @noyb154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    If you want to pay 4x for your tea, then get the whole leaf. If you are drinking for health benefits, and don't mind a little bitterness, then buy what you can afford.

  • @arif1979
    @arif1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Trader Joe's has several organic teas including ginger and turmeric and Moroccan mint. I've been buying both for years and love them! They're a bargain too. $2.49 for a 20ct box!

    • @SpiralBreeze
      @SpiralBreeze 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ari I love their Irish breakfast tea it’s strong and delicious. I drink it with a little bit of the Mesquite honey.

    • @arif1979
      @arif1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SpiralBreeze I would try it if they changed it to organic.

    • @maureengannaway8635
      @maureengannaway8635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ari It's 2021 and I next time I go to TJ's I'm going to get tea. I never thought to look in that isle. Thx 😊😷

    • @mewarner84
      @mewarner84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They have an organic Earl Grey tea too!

    • @astaraoneill9166
      @astaraoneill9166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Their Irish Breakfast is my home base, everyday tea, and I’m a TOTAL tea snob! It’s excellent!

  • @joeo7257
    @joeo7257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Please talk about why you would opt for Yerba mate, English Breakfast, camomile, Earl Grey, Matcha, or Hibiscus. That all have their uses. What about picking your own flowers or pine needles? I love your show!

  • @sct4040
    @sct4040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You can also buy a stainless steel tealeaf holder for your hot tea. I found mine in a Japanese store.

    • @cipnec
      @cipnec หลายเดือนก่อน

      I found mine at 100 meters from home

  • @jenn9579
    @jenn9579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is off the subject but a video on some good FREEZER MEALS that I can slow cook or use my instant pot would be great. Keep rockin' it Bobby and Art.

  • @CeCeW51
    @CeCeW51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Im a coffee junkie, but I also enjoy tea. This is a really great video. Whole leaf tea s definitely a favorite.

  • @samanthadanner3361
    @samanthadanner3361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much. I was wondering why i dont like most teas with tea bags. Fresh whole leaf teas taste so good sure help with cravings 🤤

  • @EnjoylifeinJesus
    @EnjoylifeinJesus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Finally! Thanks Bobby! I'm a tea lover!

    • @cipnec
      @cipnec หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure, just love it from a distance like you usually do

  • @shirlnp
    @shirlnp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same feeling on coffee and we are in love with tea, thank u!!

  • @stevensteven327
    @stevensteven327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you have a natural grocer, their bulk section is fabulous for tea ingredients. Cheap and all organic. Make your own combos easily

  • @tctopcat813
    @tctopcat813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Please do a WORLD MARKET grocery haul.

  • @georgiacahoone8043
    @georgiacahoone8043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    You are like a walking talking encyclopedia of information. You are amazing to me. I just found your channel and I love it.

    • @ailinwang7181
      @ailinwang7181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah he is a scammer

    • @deborahharris4035
      @deborahharris4035 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too & will watch and learn

  • @carlajohnson3961
    @carlajohnson3961 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos. I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You are truly passionate about healthy eating and I am truly inspired.

  • @sarahmcalpine2058
    @sarahmcalpine2058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love sharing your vids! Will be rewatching this one myself! ❤💯👍

  • @piperandleaf
    @piperandleaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thanks for sharing info many customers don't know! When our family started at the local farmer's market, some industry leaders wondered "how did you get blueberries to taste like that?" "ummmm....we picked wild blueberries...." "No, really....what flavorings did you use?" {Confusion} "uh, we just picked wild blueberries and dried them." "Psh, no one does that!" {Walks Off}
    Since then we've learned there are only a few other tea makers out there doing all natural, no chemical tea blends. Thank you for your work!

  • @wendykudronowicz4592
    @wendykudronowicz4592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank You for opening up my eyes on the food that I was eating and know that I do eat healthier foods I am more happier with ever and I am enjoying my like so thank you

  • @PeanutsWoods
    @PeanutsWoods 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your professional, informative videos. Thanks for helping people make better choices.

  • @leonhardin8555
    @leonhardin8555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I love this content. The Best. GOD Bless and Thank You 👍🏼

  • @rhsbanddancer
    @rhsbanddancer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Yerba mate tea is a great product! We used to brew it at a coffee shop I worked at and it sold like crazy 😀😋👍🏻

  • @ProLifeTours
    @ProLifeTours 3 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    I would really want to see how long this guy lives.

    • @VAghahe1985
      @VAghahe1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      Why? To find a reason for yourself to eat unhealthy food?

    • @raphaelchua5934
      @raphaelchua5934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I am sure longer than you...

    • @sonchild2881
      @sonchild2881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Jeez why are you guys so negative ? Take a deep breath, imagine the cool ocean breeze blowing through your hair. Imagine the brisk smell of cedar wood and pine. Feel nature caress you and a overwhelming sense on calmness overtake you. Now exhale you bastard.

    • @ProLifeTours
      @ProLifeTours 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

      Yeah I’m confused why these people are so angry it was just a question? I love this guys channel, not hate here.

    • @rozamaioran206
      @rozamaioran206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Because some people have mental issues brain damage

  • @jomilistr8ona88
    @jomilistr8ona88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for explaining all nutritional information. You’re the GOAT !!

  • @izzy9132
    @izzy9132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a 68 year old in this day of Covid 19 I decided to change or enhance my health and fitness practices including return to brewed tea of my younger years and limit my coffee to 10 oz a day. Shockingly there is very little tea in our Whole Foods. But thanks for the great tips. Making my own flavored loose leaf tea is my next step.

    • @rhondabailey9238
      @rhondabailey9238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've just decided to grow mint, chamomile, holy basil, etc. for tea...I'm putting all kinds of seeds *everywhere* ...like "Johnny Appleseed" lol...makes my walking ventures more interesting

  • @SM-hc2nz
    @SM-hc2nz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I kind of disagree with leaf tea vs granulated tea...it all depends on how you make the tea...If you want to blanch the tea leaves in hot water (cover with a lid of the kettle and turn off your stove) for a two or three minutes and decant the hot water (Note: don’t steep for too long or you’ll find your tea has gone bitter). That is generally how English people and Chinese drink their tea. That is how you should drink green tea but that is not how the other parts of the world drink tea. Ceylon tea or Darjeeling tea are leaf tea and have a distinct flavor, aroma and high antioxidant content. Thus, it is preferred to drink them blanching the tea in hot water as I mentioned above. But, there is also a variety that is called black tea like the Assam tea which is generally granulated mixed with some leaves, you boil it in water with ginger and cardamom, then add milk...boil more and that is classic Indian tea or Iranian tea (different procedure but same ingredients) for you. This type of tea is usually (meaning not always) found in tea bags, rather than in loose leaf form. Technically, Darjeeling tea is for flavor (usually goes well without milk and sugar) and Assam tea is full bodied, strong with a malty flavor and high caffeine content (usually goes well with milk and sugar). I will add here that, though Ceylon tea is black tea it is also found in loose leaf tea form which has a very beautiful citrus aroma and the granulated ceylon tea can be used similar to assam tea as in tea bags or loose. The final quality of the tea depend on many factors - soil, climate, plant, leaf type, harvesting time, processing methods and much more. For example: Assam orange pekoe and Assam CTC have a very different flavor profile than Darjeeling tea or ceylon tea or other black teas. All these pumpkin tea, hibiscus tea or turmeric tea etc, are nonsense tea...that is for amateur tea drinkers, who don't even know what tea is. The taste and flavor of tea should never be masked with other things. Similarly, I am pure black coffee person and thus goes without saying I am not a fan of Hazelnut Coffee or Pumpkin Spice Coffee. Simplicity is an art!!

  • @patty-cf7jj
    @patty-cf7jj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So to sum it up, whole leaf, organic and no natural flavors?

  • @cayenneorchid
    @cayenneorchid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely find one you love and buy bulk loose online. Peppermint, chamomile, anything you want!

  • @millennialdisposition
    @millennialdisposition 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite teas are Tapal Danedar and Brook Bond Red Label. I'm so glad No Frills has these now

  • @kittykittyed
    @kittykittyed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bobby, try matcha with coconut cream, SO GOOD!! I premix my coconut cream with a touch of vanilla extract.

  • @lotus....
    @lotus.... 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats it, I'm growing my own tea! lol Hibiscus Roselle and Camellia Sinensis both grow good here. I already grow the Sambac Jasmine that is used in tea.

  • @hayuhinaira
    @hayuhinaira 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks lots Bobby for covering up this very important subject :)

  • @mariaparra9923
    @mariaparra9923 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Bobby. Trying to be healthy & your videos help tremendously 👍

  • @powdagirl6239
    @powdagirl6239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    I didn’t know that choosing tea would be this complicated 😞

    • @thelmathomas8414
      @thelmathomas8414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Its really not, he's making it that way. Ground is just as healthy as whole leaf. Ground is whole leaf that is grounded

    • @johnhuber354
      @johnhuber354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I Don’t Drink Coffee.
      Now I Have To Read Labels.

    • @lepetitchat123
      @lepetitchat123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I could spend hours reading the labels at the supermarket lol

    • @tyr200
      @tyr200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thelmathomas8414 It’s not about whether it’s healthier or not. It’s about taste.

    • @TeaBurn
      @TeaBurn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@tyr200 Also texture. I'm not a fan of grittiness from cheap teas that have turned to dust.

  • @trovey02
    @trovey02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I only buy my tea at two specialilized tea shops in my town and only loose tea, much better quality and cheaper per 100 gramms. Always drink without sugar (and milk).

  • @falynns.974
    @falynns.974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Duncan Sheik 😂 love that song! Been waiting for a tea video. Love your channel, guys! I’ve learned so much!

  • @sylviatorres8965
    @sylviatorres8965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a Tea ☕️ lover and You sure open my eyes. I do buy BIGELOW, TRADITIONAL MEDICINALS, TAZO, MY Favorites is CHAI/VANILLA and GREEN TEA 🍵 I will be checking my Tea Collection. Thank You for your informative information 🙋🏻‍♀️☕️🌼🌸🌺

  • @DS-tw9ls
    @DS-tw9ls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Luckily, Aiya ceremonial matcha is always less expensive/available at sprouts 👌🏼

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Flavcity! Thanks for sharing about the tips on how to earn points! One of my favorite tea is Mighty Leaf-great stuff! And I agree-you want to get the best quality in for your health! See ya later!💕☮

  • @barbaramcrae2342
    @barbaramcrae2342 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing, love love watching from BC Canada, will now review what we purchase for Tea

  • @Angie-ci1lp
    @Angie-ci1lp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again! Thank you so much I❤️tea!So glad you explained ORGANIC!

  • @Necr0fiL
    @Necr0fiL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This guy got his facts straight. I'm an organic olive oil producer and we do spray and fertilize, which is good! (for reasons i won't elaborate here lol). However, the fertilisers we use are natural, like manure (which will also have to be from organic animals that are grass fed, otherwise the manure isn't allowed), and the sprays we use are soooo much more "light" than the convetional ones, some of them even are powder stones like "Surround". Ty for the informative video!

  • @bg9217
    @bg9217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love you guys you've changed the way I shop. You rock! Keep up the great work!

  • @ClarissaRose
    @ClarissaRose 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these tips and advice with us!!!!

  • @victoriatrinh8380
    @victoriatrinh8380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx for doing a tea video!! I love tea!

  • @Wffz-mo4qh
    @Wffz-mo4qh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love it, he seems so energetic and lively in the video, and he says he doesn't drink much coffee, but it seems like he drank like a whole kettle!

    • @nellynel3027
      @nellynel3027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Probably cuz he eats so clean lol

    • @Wffz-mo4qh
      @Wffz-mo4qh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nellynel3027 yeah... that makes sense

  • @OMGitsaClaire
    @OMGitsaClaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My dad is a tea fanatic and he recently swore off all tea in teabags. Instead there’s a local coffee shop (they roast their own beans there) in our town that sells very high quality whole leaf loose tea by weight. He can take a jar and have them fill it up for him from over a dozen teas and the people at the shop can help him choose what he likes. He owns this little metal spoon with a hinged cover that has holes in it and it’s perfect for single cups. You just fill the spoon, close the lid, and put it in a mug of hot water to steep. I’m lucky enough to work at a museum that has a gourmet tea shop in our gift shop so I get tea there all the time. They have both caffeinated and non-caffeinated teas flavored with real ingredients (think actual peppermint leaf in the mint tea and actual dried peach in the peach tea) and they make a concentrate they can mix with iced or hot water to make different teas. And they sweeten everything to taste like a coffee shop so you can get unsweetened versions of any flavor they make. My favorite is a non-caffeinated blackberry tea. They also have a chai that tastes like sweet potato pie. (If this sounds great, they’re called Piper and Leaf and they have a website and will ship their loose leaf all over the US.) All this to say, consider buying at a local shop if you’re a tea person; they will always have a better selection than the grocery store.

    • @djratino
      @djratino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I saw your comment. I have one of the screen tea ballers bought back in the 90's. Loose tea is so hard to find anymore. I rarely use it.

  • @lindalisak9823
    @lindalisak9823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm going to post this on my FaceBook page. I appreciate all your research, and I would love for my "friends" to benefit from your videos too. I must be glutenfree. I have an extra appreciation that you point out natural flavorings because that often caused me a problem. I wasn't sure what it might be until you began talking about it. Thank you!

  • @orchidjadedx
    @orchidjadedx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time to go tea shopping, thx for the helpful vid. Is there any healthy energy drink out there or what do u recommend for energy boost?

  • @Thisworldisdoomed
    @Thisworldisdoomed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My suggestion would be to call the company and ask if they test for fluoride levels..

  • @drrd4127
    @drrd4127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had tea leaves my whole life, doing the strainer and tea pot thing. I just hated Lipton's the a bags then I tried British tea bag Yorkshire tea and it tasted Absolutely Amazing! I kind of drink 50/50 now British tea bags and loose leaf. Yeah, you really shouldn't knock something til you try it, Lipton's tea bags tastes awful and maybe, that is why you are bias against the tea bag but some of those British tea bags are just as enjoyable as the tea leaves and perfectly convient when you can't bring your strainer and tea pot.
    I think if you don't know what something is and you have never tried it then you shouldn't be telling people not to buy it became many of those British teas are actually amazing in tea bag form

  • @terriportie8641
    @terriportie8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As always THANK YOU !! ❤

  • @livehealthy9836
    @livehealthy9836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these valuable info, Bobby! LiveHealthy! 👍

  • @slurriel
    @slurriel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Buddah teas are also a good brand. I usually order it online and they have a sizable selection of organic teas w/o natural flavors. I would recommend looking into them if you haven't already.

  • @magusxxx
    @magusxxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I was hoping you would have mentioned Luzianne tea. Product of USA, Non-GMO, Kosher, only ingredients are Orange Pekoe and Pekoe Cut Black Teas

    • @Chewberika
      @Chewberika 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      magusxxx as far as bagged cheaper tea go Luzianne is on the better side health wise with the Orange Pekoe helping with antioxidants but too much black tea can also cause kidney failure and stones. A mention would have been nice since I doubt Whole Foods has it in stock.

    • @natoh8183
      @natoh8183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it organic though? Because that’s a big factor in his recommendations.

  • @lumbungnatural2226
    @lumbungnatural2226 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spot on. I had a tea and coffee company in Indonesia. The only thing I'd add about organic coffee is that organic helps release the polyphenols juat like it does in tea.
    Tea thats not organic = pesticide soup. Add a plastic teabag and it's even worse!
    Chai + honey is the best!
    Coffee + milk + coconut sugar (lower glycemic index) is the bomb!

  • @abdul-raheemmuhammad6409
    @abdul-raheemmuhammad6409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your review. I'm somewhat picky when it comes to buying tea, so it's always good to learn about new products.

  • @gif24gt60
    @gif24gt60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bobby,
    You should do a video on Whole Foods using Quatz compound to disinfect their Organic produce.
    Whole Foods isn't as clean as they try to advertise.

  • @thegourmetgrandadandfamily
    @thegourmetgrandadandfamily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Oh well I must admit that being English I do appreciate a jolly fine cup of tea thank you so much Bobby...😁

    • @immy00
      @immy00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A nice strong cuppa Yorkshire tea ☕️

  • @Anita-xz3zz
    @Anita-xz3zz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm tea and coffee lady, in the morning have a coffee, in the afternoon have some tea, especially tea with fruits and flowers, that make things so interesting.

  • @margaretm.7079
    @margaretm.7079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are doing GREATT JOB!
    Appreciate your selections.

  • @AG_only_comments
    @AG_only_comments 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your TH-cam channel literally feels tailor made for my interest 😂 why didn't TH-cam find me this channel sooner

  • @Gogoro7
    @Gogoro7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do you buy the white or natural tea bags or does it matter?
    Thanks for leading us in the right direction!👍🏼

    • @djratino
      @djratino 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do neither. I put it in a 5 cup drip coffeemaker. I use the brass screen along with the paper filter. 2 screens slow the water drip. Gives it time to steep. I use the bleached #2 filter. I've tried the brown filters. On green tea you can tell it has a slight cardboard taste.

  • @lolakathol4109
    @lolakathol4109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the Numi tea 😀 I have learned so much, from watching your videos! I have a Question? Have you heard of this new product , from franz? It’s the white keto bread. I am a little skeptical on trying it, there’s a warning on the package, one of the ingredients has acylamide in it. Is this safe to eat? Thank you for all the work you put into these viedos👍👍😀

  • @annelessick3163
    @annelessick3163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matcha... yeah, get the ceremonial grade for matcha. It is fabulous. Try it. Some people say it tastes like grass... not in my opinion.

  • @alfonsoramirez6415
    @alfonsoramirez6415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude! What about you didn't Mention what Decaf really Means! is it a Process or Naturally Decaffeinated on Teas? Or did I miss that in the Video?

  • @gretagordon9512
    @gretagordon9512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you, Bobby! I added the whole leaf chamomile by Numi on my amazon cart.. I just started buying organic chamomile, and I didn’t know which brand to pick 😅 so I really appreciated your video!! I am still breastfeeding my two year old and I am trying to conceive, so I have been staying away from any caffeine for quite some time. Chamomile became my go to

    • @nikodimser8225
      @nikodimser8225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravo , drink tea with milk one hour before you feed your baby.

  • @maryp3337
    @maryp3337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Bobby, love your videos! Can you tell me how to buy a good quality organic green tea that is low in fluoride and Lead? There are so many out there and it's difficult trying to figure out the healthiest and most ethically grown green teas

  • @realestateconnectionproper4097
    @realestateconnectionproper4097 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! Finally, I understand tea!

  • @astaraoneill9166
    @astaraoneill9166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One correction: Not all small pieces of tea are cheap. You’ll notice all breakfast teas (strong blacks, like Irish breakfast) are small pieces. It has to do with oxygenation. Apparently, the more the leaf is broken, the more enzymes are released, which then leads to greater oxygenation, in turn producing darker black, and stronger tea. Even when not talking about strong breakfast blends, you almost never see a whole leaf black...you just can’t get it oxygenated enough in whole leaf form.

    • @MohitSapra97
      @MohitSapra97 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah you are right, I also haven’t come across whole Leaf of black, like the way we see in green and oolong, size of the leaf shrinks when oxidised. Also whole long doesn’t ensure better, sometimes it’s also about the way tea was cut and what was the size of leaves when they were cut. Big leaf don’t always mean better quality, because quality of any tea degrades when leaves start to get bigger than set quality standards.

    • @pablob.m.7746
      @pablob.m.7746 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well stronger doesn't mean better, that darker more "oxygenated" (oxidized) cup is devoid of most anti oxidants that make good tea good. Marketing people will always find a way to make you pay more for sub par products like burnt """intense""" coffee

    • @lexico69
      @lexico69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The best on that shelf was Taylor’s Assam and he never mentioned it. At least Lipton 🤢wasn’t there.

  • @racheli2598
    @racheli2598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I clicked so fast!!! Thank you so much for doing this, I’ve been waiting for this and the info you provided on organic coffee blew my mind! I didn’t know it wasn’t like a dirty dozen product! Are those white tea bags bleached? I have some organic ones that I love the taste of and figured I’ll finish them up and then buy the loose leaf kind but I guess it should go in the trash if it’s a bleached bag?

    • @johnthemarket5604
      @johnthemarket5604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rachel I good luck on getting your question answer by Bobby. He never answer my question :(.

    • @racheli2598
      @racheli2598 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John The market 😔

    • @lolakathol4109
      @lolakathol4109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John The marke totally agree!

  • @clemons021993
    @clemons021993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could you do a video about sports drinks? (BodyArmor, Bolt24, Gatorade etc..) or is there already a video out? I just love how informative your videos are and how much great info I’m learning.

  • @user-bw2cr9qo9b
    @user-bw2cr9qo9b 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have any Health Huts in Illinois? Would love to see a shopping trip done there. It's not where i usually go unless im searching for something specific, but they do carry some bulk items, like wheat berries. They also carry many healthy foods (labled as such anyway). Would love to have some healthy snacks and different salts evaluated. They have a flake salt that adds so much flavor.
    Im in Wisconsin btw.

  • @tegami4you
    @tegami4you 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can you also go over the ones that's in bio degradable teabags and which are micro plastic tea bags?

  • @haej8279
    @haej8279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m definitely a tea person too ✌🏻

  • @jenna80532
    @jenna80532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Bobby! I LOVE your channel! I’m just seeing this video now. I wanted to buy the tea bags from Amazon that you fill yourself, I have two questions, the first is, these are made in China, is that sketchy, or are they OK? Also, is it better to get the white or the brown ones? Just wondering if there is bleach in them. Thanks in advance!

  • @ladycrystal3293
    @ladycrystal3293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video, Bobby, I love tea!

  • @Shaymaajabbar
    @Shaymaajabbar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Numi is an Iraqi word for the Lime. I discovered this brand when I was looking for the dried lime to make tea and found Numi.

  • @markcarter3653
    @markcarter3653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bobby & Jamie from the Progressive commercials look like they could be brothers.

  • @janedoe3648
    @janedoe3648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had bad reactions to espresso too and especially coffee. It would give me over-hyped energy and mood spike followed by crash of getting sick and tired smh. I go with matcha now👏👏

  • @surjitsingh7025
    @surjitsingh7025 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for every single video Brother. Too much to learn.