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Tea Made Greener

As I’m touring in Japan & drinking ample green tea, I thought this post on one of our favorite beverages appropriate…

Are you a daily tea drinker?  Switch to loose tea in a reusable tea ball or through a strainer so you don’t waste the bag, string or tag.  Loose tea is the most enviro-friendly option, especially if you buy in bulk.

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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