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Article: Teabags: the proof is in the paper.
- Article from:
- Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
- Article date:
- March 20, 2002
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Existing as an ancient staple, tea as a product doesn't change very much. But at least one aspect of tea has evolved over time -- its convenience factor. With nations changing from traditional to industrial, there needed to be a quick way for tea drinkers to fit the beverage into their long working day. And of course as our fetish with convenience continues today, teabags are the best way to deliver the product. We spoke to companies that supply a less noticed but important part of the whole teabag experience: teabag filter paper manufacturers. Yes, it does matter and there are differences. Below we report on some major players in the industry, as well as some alternative ...