Harney & Sons showed a line of loose organic teas.
Teaspoons full of loose tea or tea-bags are then added to the pot.
"We see our customers switching from loose tea to sachets all the time now."
The shop sells more than 30 kinds of loose teas from many countries.
The company also sells more than 150 varieties of loose tea from around the world.
Upton carries only loose tea and does not sell any teabags.
Many people buy just a few ounces of loose tea at a time so the price seems more manageable.
Better still, avoid paper altogether where possible; buy loose tea, and invest in a coffee percolator.
The mixture is brought to a boil and 1 teaspoon of loose black tea is added.
She watched him put four scoops of loose tea into the pot.