I too am a tea drinker, and one thing I do NOT use is a tea bag! I get Twinings Earl Gray loose leaf. Oh & I really like, Harney & Sons Russian country, (it is a black tea) also loose leaf. I make a pot of strong Russian country and a pot of Peppeermint, then mix them for iced tea, very refreshing! But Twinings and Harney & Sons are what I drink.