 What do I need to know as an American tea consumer? I've heard loose leaf versus tea bag, and I know nothing other than the fact that I sleep mine for about four minutes and then I drink it hot. What do I need to know? Yeah, so we always tell people, drink what you like. A lot of people are intimidated by tea. They think it's something for, you know, that is consumed in elite circles and, you know, British ladies with big hats. And you have to, you know, understand the difference between an oolong and a pour and a green tea.