What benefit does the clear mesh construction of pyramid bags provide for the consumer pre-purchase?

The consumer can often see the quality and cut of the leaf inside before purchasing.

One distinct advantage offered by the clear mesh material, commonly used in pyramid tea bags, is visual confirmation of the contents. Since these bags are often transparent or translucent, consumers are afforded a degree of quality assurance that is impossible with opaque, traditional paper sachets. By looking closely at the leaves visible through the mesh, a potential buyer can visually inspect the grade of the tea. The presence of recognizable, large, or whole pieces of leaf material suggests a higher-grade product, aligning with the expected premium positioning of pyramid packaging. Conversely, if the contents appear sparse, overly broken, or predominantly dust-like, the consumer can infer that the premium packaging is not matched by premium ingredients.