I’m a supporter of loose-leaf teas from fancy outfits, not just because they sell a fine product, but I really enjoy the old-timey experience of measuring out loose tea. People were keeping tins of loose tea long before any of us were born… and for some reason, fighting with the lids, botching the measuring, and spilling loose tea on the counter makes me feel a little more connected with the whole human race. (I’m actually really serious, and urge everyone to give it a try. It’s like a visit to a living history museum, right in your own kitchen.) But, we don’t always have the luxury or the time to prepare loose-leaf teas to accompany us to the office, on the trail, or in the car.