Surprising Alternative Uses for Teas
Teas are not just great for us; there are plenty of hidden benefits to having a box of tea bags in your cupboard. Used tea grounds and fresh tea leaves contain nutrients and tannic acid, creating a more fertile environment for garden, landscape, and container plants when added to the soil. You can also water your plants with cooled brewed tea. Because tea grounds are natural organic matter, they increase nutrient levels and improve soil quality as they decompose.

A green tea bag can be a wonderfully healthy addition to the plants in your garden. The leaves are very high in nitrogen and chlorophyll, vital for your plant's survival.

Other Benefits of Recycling Tea: Some surprising uses for tea go beyond the cup, from natural household remedies to alternative skin solutions.

1) Toilet stain remover: Those stubborn toilet stains can be removed by leaving pre-boiled tea bags in the toilet overnight and flushing away in the morning.

2)  Degreaser: Tea is also an excellent kitchen remedy. Greasy stains not washed away in the dishwasher can dissolve in tea water overnight.

3) Acne reducer: Having a bad skin week? Run a tea bag under hot water and press it against the area of acne to reduce swelling and redness.

4) Relief for tired eyes: Tea's anti-inflammatory properties also cure the signs of a late night. Place boiled refrigerated tea bags over your eyes for 15 minutes.

5) Flower feed: Add pre-brewed tea bags to the watering can next time you water your flowers or potted plants. Your roses will blossom after you treat them to a nitrogen-rich feast.

6) Pasta seasoning: Add your favorite tea blend to any boiled food to infuse it with a unique flavor. Foodies recommend green tea for a herbaceous kick.

7) Window cleaner: Black tea can clean mirrors and windows.

8) Keep your compost heap healthy: Used tea bags attract wiggly friends, speeding up the decomposition rate of your compost heap.

9) Bury your tea bags in the garden: Tea bags keep pests from damaging and destroying plants, and the smell will keep pests and rodents at bay. Using steeped teabags as a DIY pest repellent is a cost-effective and all-natural alternative to sprays you might find at the market.