I always start my day with coffee, but in the evening I prefer tea.
Like many, I used to toss the tea bag after brewing — until my grandmother shared clever uses for them.
Now, I reuse them to save money and get surprising benefits. For sunburns and minor burns, cooled black tea bags help soothe skin thanks to their tannic acid.
Green tea bags can help remove warts with repeated application.
Chilled black tea bags reduce puffy eyes, while adding used tea bags to soaking dishes helps lift grease stains. Brewed black tea can be used as a natural weed killer when mixed with vinegar and citrus. Tea bags also make excellent fertilizer for roses, ferns, and houseplants—either composted or buried near the roots.
