6 Uses For Your Leftover Teabags

The next time you finish brewing a delicious cup of tea, don’t be so quick to throw away the leftover teabags. There are several ways to repurpose those used teabags, including Art of Tea’s signature filter bags and pyramid sachets! Learn more now.

Use Teabags to Soothe Bug Bites

Cooled teabags have been known to provide temporary relief from bug bites and other minor rashes. Simply apply a chilled teabag to the affected area until the inflammation is reduced and itchiness has subsided. Chamomile tea, like our Egyptian Chamomile Tea, has been known to be anti-inflammatory while green tea is believed to have antibacterial properties, making either a great choice for the next time you forget your bug spray but have some teabags handy.

Calm Down a Sunburn with Black Teabags

Soaked and cooled black tea may potentially soothe an angry sunburn. As long as you've steeped the tea, allowing the tannins to release (darkening the surrounding liquid), simply ensure that the teabags are no longer hot to the touch and then apply them to the burned areas. Putting the cooled black tea directly on the burn may help the natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties take effect and aid in the healing process.

Rehydrate Dry and Chapped Skin with Leftover Teabags

Did you know that leftover teabags can be used to rejuvenate and rehydrate parched skin? Just apply cooled teabags to your skin whenever it is looking dry, dull, or greasy, and voila! Green tea is known for being high in antioxidants, so we suggest using green tea like our organic Matcha+ Tea sachets for your DIY skincare.

Help remove Stubborn Stains with Old Teabags

If you have a stain that you’ve been trying to get rid of to no avail, turn to tea! Try sprinkling the stain with the leaves from a few used teabags and letting it sit for a few hours before scrubbing.

Help Stop Bleeding with Teabags

It is believed that the high tannin content in tea may help constrict blood vessels and stop active bleeding from minor cuts. We recommend having a supply of cooled leftover black teabags in your fridge as black tea has the highest tannin concentration. Simply rinse the teabag in cool water and then place it on the wound.

Help Soothe Your Tired Eyes with Teabags

Did you know that used teabags may potentially help reduce puffiness or dark circles around the eyes? The next time you’ve had a late night and are looking to freshen up, try placing cooled teabags against your closed eyes for a few minutes. Caffeine has been known to potentially shrink blood vessels around the eyes, creating a more refreshed overall look, so we recommend against using a tisane if you want to take advantage of those benefits. Black, white, and green tea all contain caffeine, making them great options! If you’re using teabags from the fridge, it will provide an extra refreshing cool boost. Try it for yourself today!

So the next time you finish your tea, hang on to that teabag. You never know when it might come in handy! Shop Art of Tea now to find sachets that are just as delicious as they are useful!

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