Lipton Black Tea

Absolutely. This is one of the most consistently praised aspects - you're getting 312 individually wrapped tea bags, which works out to an excellent per-cup cost. Many regular tea drinkers specifically mention stocking up on this because of the bulk quantity and reliable quality. If you go through a cup or two daily, this box will last you months.

It's a smooth, medium-bodied black tea with a crisp, robust character. The flavor is consistent from bag to bag, which people really appreciate - no surprises. It's not overly strong or bitter, making it versatile for both hot and iced tea. Several reviewers mention it's particularly good for making sun tea or large batches of iced tea because the flavor holds up well when chilled.

Each bag comes in its own paper envelope, which serves two purposes: it keeps the tea fresh longer (especially important with such a large box), and it makes the bags portable - you can toss a few in your bag for work or travel without worrying about them getting crushed or stale. The individual wrapping is one of the features people specifically call out as a plus.

Most people don't have problems, but it's worth being aware that a small number of reviewers have mentioned occasional tea bags that leak grounds or aren't sealed perfectly. It's not a widespread issue - the vast majority find the quality consistent - but if you're brewing a large batch, you might want to give the bags a quick check. The overall quality control is solid, but like any mass-produced tea, there can be the rare imperfect bag.

This is actually ideal for beginners. It's very forgiving - hard to overbrew into bitterness, produces consistent results, and the individually wrapped bags make portioning foolproof. Just drop a bag in hot water, steep for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like it, and you're good. Experienced tea drinkers appreciate it for its reliability and value, but you definitely don't need any special knowledge to make a great cup.

The individual paper wrapping helps significantly with freshness since each bag is protected until you use it. That said, a couple of reviewers have mentioned receiving boxes that seemed like older stock. If you're buying, just check the box date when it arrives - Amazon is generally good about returns if there's an issue. For most people, the tea stays fresh throughout the time it takes to use the whole box, especially if stored in a cool, dry place.