An Assessment of the Tea Bag Index Method as a Proxy for Organic Matter Decomposition in Intertidal Environments

Intertidal wetlands capture and store carbon (C) for long periods of time, helping to reduce the concentration of CO 2 in the atmosphere. Yet the processes, which govern the decomposition and subsequent long‐term storage of organic matter (OM) and C in these habitats, remain poorly understood. The Tea Bag Index (TBI) uses a standardized OM (green and Rooibos tea) and has the potential to shed light on OM decomposition across habitats, including...