From aluminum and plastic to 100% biodegradable packaging, our pyramid tea bags have undergone a sustainability journey in recent years.
The article was first published on 27.04.23. Last updated on 14.02.25.
In recent years, we have worked to reduce unnecessary packaging and the use of single-use plastic. The biggest change has been the pyramid tea bags. Tea bags made of biological material are just as suitable, and allow us to significantly reduce our use of plastic.
The pyramid bags, which were previously stored in aluminum and plastic packaging, have now become 100% biodegradable. Both the envelope and the pyramid bag are made of biodegradable material.
Paper and cornstarch
The pyramid bag itself, which may look like plastic at first glance, is actually made of corn starch. They are made of a biodegradable material called PLA, which consists of GMO-free corn starch. The thread the bag hangs on is made of the same material, and the note at the end is made of biodegradable paper. The envelope is made of paper and has a sustainable material called NatureFlex NK on the inside. This is a type of packaging made from renewable resources, mainly based on cellulose, which is well suited for food packaging.
The boxes the pyramid bags come in are made of paper and can be recycled. In addition, we have removed unnecessary packaging from the shipping.
So, despite the fact that a pyramid bag of tea has more packaging than, for example, loose tea, this is 100% biodegradable waste.
Throw the tea bag in the food waste
The bag is biodegradable and meets EU requirements (EN 13432). This means that it breaks down completely in a composting environment, within a given period of time, without leaving any harmful residues. Which in turn means that the bag can be thrown away in the food waste. Sortere.no (Foundation for source sorting and recycling) recommends removing the thread and tag before throwing the bag in the food waste.
If you drink a lot of tea, both sortere.no and we recommend drinking loose tea with a reusable tea tong or strainer, to reduce the amount of waste.
Best sellers in a pyramid bag
You will find our eight most popular teas in pyramid bags and these are perfect for when you just want one cup of tea. In pyramid bags you will find both black and green teas, in addition to three fruit favorites. The tea in the pyramid bags is more finely cut than the one you find in our loose weight bags, to be able to extract the great flavors in the best possible way.
Follow the brewing guide on the back of the envelope and note that green tea in particular must be brewed with a lower water temperature.
All pyramid bags with tea can be found in the online store here.
