London, Nov 7 : The traditional soggy paper teabags will soon be replaced by revolutionary nylon mesh versions.
Asda is replacing its conventional tea bags made from perforated tissue paper with the new nylon mesh bag for its upmarket range of teas.
Experts believe that the new bag will allow more flavour to seep into a cup of hot water.
One expert compared tea from the nylon bags as “top rate claret” against “cabbage water”.
Asda is selling its own label Extra Special range of tea in the new style see-through nylon bags.
Although the bags have been available at specialised tea shops, it is the first time they have gone on sale in mainstream stores.
At 1.97 pounds for 25, the nylon bags are around four times more expensive than the paper version.