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CTC Black Tea vs Orthodox Black Tea for Tea Bags: Which Raw Material Should You Buy?

Tea-bag manufacturers face a fundamental raw-material decision: CTC (Crush–Tear–Curl) or orthodox black tea. The answer shapes your infusion speed, cup profile, dosing weight and — significantly — your cost per bag. Here is a practical comparison from a factory that supplies both. The Processing Difference Orthodox tea is rolled whole: leaves keep their twisted, wiry […]

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