by Orion » Thu 15 Mar, 2018 11:46 am
Loose leaf can still be in a bag. You can buy empty bags that are like stuff sacks with a little cinch cord. That's what my wife does as the loose leaf tea choices are better than the commercial tea-bag choices. Quality matters to those who care.
The idea behind instant tea (or coffee) in a bushwalking context isn't time. It's weight and convenience. You do sacrifice quality in the process. So adulterate, adulterate, adulterate! A palatable Indian chai with milk and sugar and maybe some spices is one way to go.
But really, the dried tea bags or leaves aren't that heavy. We usually leave the wet bag out overnight. Mice don't seem to care for tea so it's always there in the morning, sometimes with a little "test" bite out of it. A bit drier is a bit lighter.
Better still: Switch from tea to instant coffee -- with adulterants.