Amy oh

@Amy oh: I know what you mean. When I placed my order with them, there were a couple of teas that, if I wanted to try them, I had to purchase in the 5 sachet tagalong tin. I would have much rather had a loose leaf sample option … or even an option for loose leaf that was small, like 1 or 2 ounces (instead of the 1 pound option!)

Let’s all call and complain!

I think this is one I would like in loose leaf, too!

I think if you call and ask or type it in the notes section they will do it. I asked for a tea that didn’t come as a sample or loose and they sent a small amount loose anyway. They also sell their tins very cheaply if you need extras or just want everything to be all match-y.

@ashmanra – thanks that is good to know!

I agree Amy & LT. Also, lately I’ve noticed they’re changing some of their tin sizes from 4 to 3 oz, 2 to 1.5, and 1 to 1/2 oz tins. Just odd sizing to me and I will not order many of them in smaller tins (that’s just too many tins). I they had more zip seal bag options, that would be different.

I believe the main reason they offer sachets, is because their profit margin is greater per sachet, for the same reason coffee companies started producing coffee pods. The sachets are convenient though.

Belated comment is belated, but I wish all their teas came in both options. I prefer loose-leaf, but sachets are so much neater and more convenient at work, where I drink more tea. I would love the Decaf Paris in sachets for work, for example.