also called "t" sacs-or
www.finum.com
i buy mine at whole foods but there are also places on web to find them-
www.upton.com
www.specialteas.com
Joanne

"Derek" > wrote in message ...
> On 25 Oct 2004 06:16:51 -0700, the robot wrote:
>
>> When I ordered some tea at a cafe recently, rather than place the
>> loose tea in a tea ball or basket, they placed the leaves in a
>> rectangular cloth-like pouch. The bottom of the pouch with the tea
>> steeped in the mug, but the pouch was long enough such that the top
>> hung out over the top of the mug, allowing me to easily remove it, and
>> with no tea ball to clean-up. The pouches look like something that
>> must come in bulk, and are meant to be thrown away after use, rather
>> than cleaned and recycled.
>>
>> Does anyone know where I can purchase these type of pouches?
>>
>> -bruce
>
> That depends upon what you want.
>
> If you want to reuse them, try Googling for "reusable tea bags." You'll
> find a number of providers of fabric bags.
>
> If you're looking for paper pouches that you can fill and dispose of, I
> know that Teeli in Germany makes some. Try Googling for "Teeli paper tea
> bags" or "empty paper tea bags."
>
> Also, consider your local natural foods (granola and nuts) grocery store.
> Ours has them both in the tea section...or were they with the spices?
>
> --
> Derek
>
> Always remember that you are unique. Just like everybody else.