I only collect the paper cover (jacket), but there are indeed collectors who
collect everything, including the tea itself, or just the tea bag tags....
Also the paper boxes in which the bags are packed are collectable for some.

With the sealed ones, I usually open these carefully approximately 60% just
under the seal and get the actual bag out. That works in most cases fine.

Martina

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