In light of mbanu's message quoted above, I thought we could start a teabag thread under teaware!mbanu wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:08 pmThe teabags themselves are treated like some random cost-saving fad rather than a century-old practice. There is not much discussion online about the bags themselves, or even what a bag is -- a teabag is treated as a type of tea rather than a tea tool like a tea basket or a fairness pitcher. So I hope to encourage discussion on these subjects.
I recently was gifted 2 of these strange (and surprisingly expensive) teabags from a Taiwanese company called charm villa.
http://www.charmvilla.com
Company description:
Haven't used it yet, but looks cute.Goldfish Tea Bags are made entirely by hand via a 16-step process requiring exquisite handcrafted skills by Taiwanese artists. Among 300 applicants, 28 were chosen for their immense skill. When the tea bag is brewed in hot water and begins to swell, the shape of a goldfish begins to form. The mouth of the tea bag is designed with a special cotton thread, Pulling the thread enables the tea bag to move in water. A life-like goldfish appears to be swimming in your tea cup. When the beauty of tea culture is delivered through the elegant shape of a goldfish, Tea drinkers can not only enjoy the taste, but also enjoy the fun and beauty of brewing tea with this highly loved, award-winning tea bag.