What grade of tea is used in bags?

It's not about a specific "grade" of tea in bags, but rather the quality and type of tea leaves used.

Here's why:

* Tea Grades: Tea grades, like "F.O.P." (Flowery Orange Pekoe), "S.F.O.P." (Special Flowery Orange Pekoe), and "B.O.P." (Broken Orange Pekoe), are primarily used for loose leaf tea. They indicate leaf size and shape, not quality.

* Bagged Tea Quality: Tea bags can contain a wide range of tea qualities, from lower grade dust and fannings to higher grade broken leaves and whole leaf tea. It depends on the brand and the type of tea.

* Type of Tea: Bagged tea can be black tea, green tea, herbal tea, fruit tea, etc. The quality and type of tea leaves used will vary accordingly.

In general:

* Lower quality: Dust and fannings (small broken pieces) are often used for cheaper bagged teas.

* Higher quality: Some brands use broken leaf tea or even whole leaf tea in their bags, offering a more premium experience.

Bottom line: Don't judge a tea by its bag! Look for brands that specify the origin, type, and quality of the tea leaves used in their bags.