If you're just starting to get into tea, and aren't really sure what kinds/types you like yet, and don't want to go out and spend a lot of money trying teas and buying tea paraphenalia, I would recommend heading down to your local grocery store and checking the shelves for Twinings teas. They are a good tea to start with to discover which kinds of teas you like without having to invest in a tea ball/strainer/plunger apparatus.
I personally really enjoy their Lady Grey blend, as well as their Earl Grey and Darjeeling. If you like their bagged teas, you can find their loose teas at tea shops/Cost Plus World Market/some finer grocery stores. But it's true...once you try a good cup of tea, there's no going back to the cheap stuff...so I try to stay with Twinings, cuz then I don't ruin my wallet
