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Focus
- Steep Time
- 5–7 minutes
Don't over-steep — keep it bright and crisp.
How & Why
How to Brew Solvaya
Loose leaf done right. Simple, intentional, better.
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Fortify
- Steep Time
- 5–7 minutes
Optional: cover while steeping to enhance the oils in thyme — depending on how sensitive you like it.
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Flow
- Steep Time
- 5–7 minutes
Softer steep preserves the floral notes.
Know Better, Brew Better
Do you know what's in your tea bag?
Most people don't. Here's what the industry isn't telling you.
Microplastics in Tea Bags
Many conventional tea bags are made from nylon or PET plastic. When steeped in hot water, these materials can release microplastic particles directly into your cup. Research has documented billions of microplastic particles released per bag per steep.
Bleached Paper Bags
Paper tea bags are often bleached with chlorine or epichlorohydrin to achieve that clean white appearance. These chemicals can leach into brewed tea and have raised concerns in wellness communities.
“Natural Flavors” — What Does That Actually Mean?
Under current labeling laws, “natural flavors” can legally include hundreds of chemical compounds derived from natural sources — processed far beyond anything you'd recognize. It's one of the most common ways brands mask low-quality ingredients.
Filler Herbs and Low-Grade Sourcing
Mass market teas are often blended with filler herbs, tea dust, and low-grade fannings — the smallest, lowest-quality remnants of tea processing. Volume over quality is the standard. Solvaya is not the standard.
Why Loose Leaf
Loose leaf tea uses whole or large-cut botanicals — the part of the plant with the most intact plant compounds, flavor, and benefit. No bag. No plastic. No compromise.
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