Lipton Pure Leaf tea plastic bottles -- a new packaging review

There is a smarter way to approach lipton pure leaf tea, and it starts with knowing a few key details. This guide covers them, along with tips you can apply immediately.

Key Takeaways

• I received Lipton products for purposes of review.
• All opinions here, though, are my own.
• These are 18.5 fl oz plastic bottles, as opposed to the old 16 fl oz glass bottles.
• I like the old bottles much better.

A Closer Look at Lipton Pure Leaf Tea

Lipton saw my recent comment about not being able to find the new size recyclable PET plastic bottles to match their last insert coupon, and sent over a couple of samples. Worth noting: the packaging MashupDad saw me open the box of these, and his first question was: "Why did someone send you a bunch of olive oil?" Don't store these by your cooking and baking supplies! lol Honestly?

Maybe I have little girlie hands, but I didn't find the new bottles at all ergonomic -- they were awkward to hold and drink from, and my hand didn't fit near the new bottle well... I'd pour this into a glass over ice, but I wouldn't drink it out of the bottle.

What to Know About Lipton Pure Leaf Tea

More importantly, they also don't fit well into the cup holder into my car. Here's a pic of the old Lipton Pure Leaf glass bottle, for comparison.

I do like that you get 2.5 more oz in the single serve Lipton Pure Leaf plastic bottles (it also comes in a bigger 59 oz multi-serve bottle), but the shape is genuinely uncomfortable. So why'd they design Lipton Pure Leaf plastic bottles that method?

How Lipton Pure Leaf Tea Really Works

Remember that according to Lipton, PET plastic is 100% recyclable, which makes the change to plastic bottles make more sense -- and also, the new bottles are more lightweight and have "greater pallet efficiency" which means they can pack more in and apply less fuel. Ahh! that's why they are square.

Although they could still put a little hand-friendly indentation in the middle of that rectangular bottom, I think... The product Here's some info Lipton sent over, which I'm sharing since I was actually curious how Pure Leaf differed: "This all-natural iced tea begins with the freshest tea leaves picked at their peak.

Getting the Most From Lipton Pure Leaf Tea

As a rule, the leaves are then hand-selected from China, India, Africa and South America for their distinctive and smooth flavor by Pure Leaf’s Master Tea Blenders. Pure Leaf is proud to be Rainforest Alliance Certified™ for sourcing our tea sustainably." I'm currently sitting here drinking unsweetened, which contains brewed tea and citric acid.

They also sent over sweet tea (brewed tea, sugar, citric acid), and lemon tea and green tea with honey. This is a solid tea overall, and I like that they are sugar-sweetened with generally recognizable ingredients.

Tips That Make a Difference

In short, but again, I prefer the old Lipton Pure Leaf glass bottles for the taste in addition to their being more ergonomic. Maybe it's completely psychological, but I think that the tea picks up a little of a plastic-y taste from the new Lipton Pure Leaf plastic bottles.

I also wish they made more flavors of the unsweetened, since I typically prefer it over the sweet teas. The fine print Lipton provided Pure Leaf tea samples for the purposes of this review.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on lipton pure leaf tea?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Worth noting: the packaging MashupDad saw me open the box of these, and his first question was: "Why did someone send you a bunch of olive oil?" Don't store these by your cooking and baking supplies! lol Honestly?.

Is it worth shopping around for lipton pure leaf tea?

Usually yes. Maybe I have little girlie hands, but I didn't find the new bottles at all ergonomic -- they were awkward to hold and drink from, and my hand didn't fit near the new bottle well.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. I'd pour this into a glass over ice, but I wouldn't drink it out of the bottle.

Smart Ways to Save More on Lipton Pure Leaf Tea

• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.

Final Thoughts

The bottom line on lipton pure leaf tea: a little research goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is a click away.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.