Did you know that brewing a plastic tea bag at 95°C releases around 11.6 billion microplastics into a single cup? (source)
"Table salt has been reported to contain approximately 0.005 micrograms plastic per gram. A cup of tea contains thousands of times greater mass of plastic, at 16 micrograms per cup." — Nathalie Tufenkji, McGill University
16μg
of plastic per cup from a conventional tea bag — thousands of times more than table salt. That's not something we were willing to serve.
When we started packaging our award-winning organic teas in pyramid tea bags in 2017, we made a decision: plant-based fabric only, from a sustainable bio-renewable source, sealed by ultrasound rather than harmful glue.
Plant-based fabric
From a sustainable, bio-renewable source — GMO-free and biodegradable
No plastic
Zero microplastics released into your cup at brewing temperature
Sealed by ultrasound
Not glue. No adhesives, no chemicals — just sound waves
Certified organic
The tea inside is held to the same standard as the bag it comes in
Tielka is committed to sourcing and using materials that are both good for you and good for the planet. As the packaging industry develops, we will continue to make every move possible to ensure our business supports your health and the environment.
