Tea
Dry tea bags or loose leaf tea are solid with no restriction; brewed liquid tea follows the standard 3.4 oz rule.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Dry tea — bags or loose leaf — is a solid with no liquid restriction and no quantity limit.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.
Special instructions
This covers dry tea only. Brewed liquid tea in a travel mug or bottle follows the standard 3.4 oz carry-on liquids rule, with no restriction in checked baggage.
FAQ
- Is loose leaf tea treated as a liquid or powder?
- Neither — dry tea, bagged or loose, is a solid food item with no restriction. Only brewed liquid tea follows the standard liquids rule.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.