Yesterday I had lunch with my friend Gloria and she ordered tea. It was Mighty Tea brand, and the tea came in one of those “silken” tea bags.

“What is this tea bag made of?” she asked. I didn’t know. But I found out this morning.

They are made of cornstarch. And they are 100% biodegradable.

Turns out that Mighty Tea originated those silken tea bags some years ago. While many other brands now use the silken bags, some use glue or staples to seal their bags while the Mighty Leaf pouches are stitched with an unbleached cotton string.

You can read more about the pouches at green and biodegradable packaging, and while you are there, check out their many organic teas.