Don’t Toss Those Tea Bags! Surprising Uses for Your Used Brews

We all love a soothing cup of tea, but what happens to those used tea bags after you’ve enjoyed your brew? Most people toss them in the trash, never realizing the hidden potential these little pouches hold. Before you discard your next tea bag, take a peek at these surprising ways to use them up:

Pamper Your Plants:

• Nutrient Boost: Used tea bags are a natural source of nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and tannic acid, beneficial for your plants. Open the bag and sprinkle the tea leaves directly onto the soil or add them to your compost bin for a slow release of nutrients.
• Acidity Boost: For plants that thrive in slightly acidic soil, like blueberries or azaleas, used tea bags from black tea or herbal teas can be a gentle way to adjust the soil pH. Steep the used bags in water to create a weak tea solution, then water your plants with it.
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