TB8 Tea Bag Compartment Box
further information

10 - 12 Tea bag Timber box:

The superb quality small tea bag box shown to the left here is very versatile either in a hotel bedroom self service situation, as a gift item or for inclusion in high quality hampers. The box is lined in the material as the compartment boxes below and when not holding tea bags can be used as an excellent receptacle in the home. The selection of tea bags may vary but is packed at present:
Single Estate Indian Darjeeling - Single Estate Indian Assam - Single Estate Breakfast - Natural Earl Grey. I have a limited initial stock available at present but I am hoping that the craftsman will have a larger stock available shortly for us to import.

Presentation Compartment Boxes:

There are three sizes of box from 30 tea bags to 120 tea bags. The box on the left of the photograph is the 120 tea bag box, the box in the centre rear is the 60 tea bag box and the box on the right is the 30 tea bag box, all are in stock and available through the web shop.
The box is made of Toona wood and being a quality item can be used for other uses once the tea bags have been consumed.
The box carries our quality logo and name printed in gold on the material lining as shown on the two open boxes in the photograph and again printed in gold on the lid as shown on the box in the centre.
All three boxes are made with strong sliding brass hinges shown in the photograph.

Information for Trade customers: Where there is a need for several boxes of a different design for a specific purpose such as in hotel situations we can consider designing a box to fit that purpose.

2. Contents:

The 30 bag box has 6 compartments each of 5 tea bags which are packed at our discretion. Contents may vary according to the availability of tea bag types.

The 60 Tea bag box has 10 of each of different tea bags. The mix of tea bags will be at our discretion and will depend upon the types being packed at any time.

The 120 Tea bag box has 120 tea bags in all. The mix of tea bags will be at our discretion and will depend upon the types being packed at any time.
The flavoured tea bags are 100 % Natural flavouring without the addition of any Nature Identical or artificial flavouring. We have acquired a reputation for quality products and in developing this new range of flavoured products we have determined to source tea of a very high quality from the estates to match the very high quality flavours used.

2. Tisanes:

These are the use of Naturally occurring plants whose flowers or leaves when used in an infusion are known to produce calming effect or aid digestion in those partaking of the infusion. For tea bags the flowers or leaves are dried naturally straight after harvesting and then cut for better and more efficient brewing in a tea bag or left whole in the loose forms. The Tisanes stocked are fresh Chamomile & Peppermint.

3. Tea Bag type:

We use double gusset tea bags for all our tea bags at present and until any other type of bag shows us some advantage to the brewing process we shall continue with this well tested type of bag. Naturally the market place is fascinated by change and the role of designers and marketing gurus is to play on the expectation of consumers for innovation and change. However unless that change allows the leaf to brew better and raises quality we shall not change. ......
Much prominence in recent years has been given to new shapes and more room in bag designs with see through bag materials also coming to the fore. We understand that a see through material may add consumer interest to the look of the bag before brewing but there has been no evidence to-date in brewing quality.
In our opinion the same historical problem in tea bag design remains, that of a barrier which point of boil water has to pass through before reaching the leaf. The loss in temperature and the effectiveness of the boiling water to remove the fired liquor from the surface of the leaf remains. There is absolutely no question but that tea leaf reacts best through a direct forced swirling action and the tea pot or pan was the method that was invented for this to take place. Therefore loose teas will always be superior to tea bag teas. All we can do is use the very best leaf grade for tea bags and maintain quality at as high a level as possible.

5. Brewing:

Black leaf tea bags: We recommend that freshly drawn water is allowed to heat to 'point of boil' as the kettle vibrates, not to the click when oxygen has been driven off. As the water heats up use some to heat the pot or cup, pouring this away. Place the tea bag or bags in the pot or cup and upon boiling pour from the kettle swiftly over the tea bag.

Green leaf tea bags: We recommend that freshly drawn water is allowed to heat to about 80 - 90 ^o C (176 - 194 F) temperature. As the water heats up, use some to heat the pot or cup, pouring this away. Place the tea bag or bags in the pot or cup and  pour from the kettle swiftly over the tea bag. This applies to the green Jasmine tea bags in the boxes.

   Use one bag per cup or one bag per person in the pot. With a tea pot this can be reduced for a lighter brew to your palate.

   Brew for 1.5 to 5 minutes again to your palate's requirement.
ICED TEA:    Brew at double strength and pour into a glass or glasses filled with ice.