[kitty doesn't mind that he's distracted answering questions, she just keeps right on lying there, though her back legs have begun rabbit-kicking while the front ones are stretched out and kneading the air.]

Actually, we use whole leaves for tea. [higher quality and better flavor, which is why he didn't mind using teabags, but he's extra delighted they have some actual leaves and teapots now too. this way, there's more variety, people can choose whatever they like best.] Not that I can see? I was just suggesting it, for flavoring reasons.

[sizhui's head tilts in tidus's direction, so he can watch him motion, his eyebrows lifting consideringly then he nods.] I've used them for cooking and such.

Though, I have also used plants for other medicinal reasons.