According to the evaluation checklist, what observation about the leaves seen through the mesh suggests the shape is only marketing flair?

If the leaves appear sparse, broken, or overwhelmingly small.

When consumers evaluate a box of pyramid teas, the checklist suggests focusing on the visual evidence of the leaf quality seen through the clear mesh, treating this as a reality check against the promise of the packaging shape. If the physical appearance of the contents contradicts the expectation of premium ingredients, the expensive three-dimensional packaging is likely serving a purely aesthetic or marketing purpose rather than enhancing the infusion mechanics for superior leaf grade. Specifically, finding leaves that look sparse, excessively broken, or overwhelmingly small indicates that the manufacturer has simply placed low-grade material inside a premium wrapper, meaning the structural benefit of the pyramid is wasted on substandard contents.