by Peter Walsh
At Stiggins we take great pride in our products that we choose to share with our customers. Our fundamental company ethos is that we will always try to select our loose leaf tea varieties from small artisan farmers. These are farmers who use the most ecologically sound methods of growing and harvesting. Farmers who value their individuality. Farmers who ensure the minimum impact on the environment in which they work in.
At Stiggin’s the tea we select is from these farmers and are ethically sourced. Each of which offers a long lasting and flavoursome taste. They are blended using only the individually hand picked tips from the newest growth on the plant. It is because of our belief, and because of the choices we make, we do not offer our brand in tea bags. Only the purest hand picked tea can offer the finest flavour. And in a way that has no lasting impact on the ecology of our planet.
It is fair to say that teabags offer a quick, convenient and maybe easier way to make a brew. It can also be said that teabags offer a cheaper option to the market? However, when it comes to the loose leaf tea versus bagged tea, more and more tea drinkers are choosing the loose leaf variety in part because of the experience. Mainly it is because it is becoming the ethical choice which is raising it’s profile. Due to this superior product, a whole new generation of of tea drinkers are enjoying loose leaf tea.
Ultimately though it is the unadulterated taste. Which can only be achieved from brewing a natural plant product, like a speciality loose leaf tea. There is a much larger range of flavours and aromas available from loose-leaf tea. The uniform blends found in tea bags that have been prepared and standardised. Whereas, the flavour profiles found in loose leaf teas appeals to foodies. These people are very interested in food flavours. There are many other people who, only look for a satisfying and enjoyable tea experience. These people choose loose leaf tea because it offers both monetary and social values.
