Loose Leaf vs Tea Bags in Orange County: uncovering the truth about natural flavors, microplastics, and why loose leaf tea is the healthier choice for Laguna Beach and beyond.
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Are you looking for the healthiest tea in Orange County or Southern California? Wondering if loose leaf tea is really better than tea bags? In this episode of The Tea on Wellness, Vidya, founder of Tea & Turmeric in Laguna Beach, uncovers the truth about natural flavors in tea, the hidden problem of microplastics in tea bags, and why people across OC and SoCal are choosing loose leaf teas and plastic free tea bags for a cleaner, healthier, and more flavorful ritual.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- What natural flavors really mean and how they are made
- Why many tea bags contain hidden plastics and what that means for your health
- Simple ways to avoid microplastics in your tea without giving up convenience
- Why loose leaf tea is better for both flavor and wellness
- Where to find plastic free tea bags, vegan tea blends, and organic loose leaf teas in Orange County, Laguna Beach, and SoCal
Resources & Links
🌐 Shop online: teaandturmeric.com (we ship nationwide)
📍 Visit us in Laguna Beach:
Tea & Turmeric
1175 South Coast Hwy #104
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 715-9600
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📖 Read our blog: Natural Flavors & Microplastics
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @teanturmeric
⭐ Leave a Google Review: Tea & Turmeric Reviews
📰 Join our Newsletter: Sign Up Here
🎟 See Events & Tea Classes: Events & Classes Calendar
🧾 FDA: What are natural flavors?
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/overview-food-ingredients-additives-colors
🔬 McGill University: Microplastics in tea bags
https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/tea-bags-shed-billions-microplastics-cup-300919
Call to Action
Ready to taste the difference? Visit Tea & Turmeric, Laguna Beach’s specialty loose leaf tea and spice shop serving all of Orange County and Southern California. Or shop online for plastic free, organic blends shipped straight to your door.
Subscribe to The Tea on Wellness for new episodes every other Wednesday and join the growing OC community discovering the power of teas, spices, and herbal remedies for modern living.
Stay Connected
Come visit us in Laguna Beach or explore our teas and spices online at teaandturmeric.com
Follow our journey on Instagram: @teanturmeric
Have a question or a story to share? Email Vidya and the team at hello@teaandturmeric.com
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