Just a gratuitous box shot of PG Tips Loose tea in an 8.8 ounce box.

PG Tips Loose Tea in an 8.8 Ounce Box

Should your PG Tips tea bag go in your compost pile?  Yes, but maybe not all of the tea bag.

A UK consumer group has told that most tea bags sold in the Great Britain are not totally biodegradable. The outside of the tea bag is left behind after the tea has gone. This is because of polypropylene, which is a heat-resistant plastic used in small amount in the tea bag.

PG Tips issued a statement, “Like most of the teabags in the UK, our teabags are made with about 80% paper fibre, which is fully compostable along with the tea leaves contained in the bag. The remaining packaging includes a small amount of plastic which is not fully biodegradable.”

The British Government says you still can compost your tea bag. Just tear apart the tea bag.

Here is a tip when buying PG Tips (whether you are buying in the store or on the Internet).   Make sure to look for the “Best By” date before purchasing that box of PG Tips Tea.  Every box of PG Tips has the Best By date stamped on the bottom.

The “Best By” date is placed on the box during the production process. Tea producers must label products to comply with country laws. Tea can safely be consumed after the “Best By” date. The “Best By” date is totally different than the “Use By” date. The “Use By” date means foods should not be consumed after this date.

Remember, tea does not go bad. If you store it properly, it will last a long time.

The most popular variety of PG Tips comes in a box of 80 tea bags.  The box you buy should look like the one below. The tea bags should be pyramid shaped.  Each box also has to Best Before date stamped on the bottom. If you buy your tea in a market or online make sure to look for this information to ensure your tea is fresh.

A box of PG Tips tea bags

Good new and bad news.   Good News: PG Tips has introduced some great new green teas. Bad News: If you live in the United States, you probably cant get these teas yet.

Green Teas are increasingly popular.  These teas have been shown to have many valuable health benefits.  PG Tips offers a green tea, green tea with mint and green tea with lemon.

Did you know PG Tips tea bags also come individually wrapped?  Yes, its true. Most tea drinkers are aware of the famous PG Tips pyramid tea bags but not many know of the individually wrapped tea bags.

PG Tips individually wrapped tea bags, which come 25 to a box, have a string and tag and come in a foil pouch. This type of tea bags is often served in cafes or restaurants.  The PG Tips individually wrapped tea bags would be good for the office or to keep some in your briefcase or bag in case of emergency.

PG Tips Individually wrapped tea bags.

PG Tips fans know the tea bags come in the famous pyramid shape.  PG Tips tea bags are available in boxes of 80 and 240.

The famous PG Tips Pyramid tea bag.

PG Tips introduced the pyramid tea bag in 1996. Since then, many tea companies have copied it.   The pyramid shape of the tea bags give the tea more room to move around, which means a better cuppa for you.