Comment by roboys

Can't compare the grade of loose leaf I'm talking about to the dust Lipton sells, having tasted the difference. Even visually...it's like comparing champagne to cooking wine.

Elephant Chateau - https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61N4gza3WuL...

Lipton (similar look) - http://ongsambee.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tea-dust....

In this case the proof is in the pudding, and Lipton happens to make especially terrible pudding, regardless of any doubts you have.