Ending your day with a relaxing cup of warm tea is a great way to make drifting off into la-la land a little easier. When most people finish their tea, they toss the used tea bag into the trash with little thought. After all, what could you possibly do with a used tea bag?
It turns out there are actually quite a few things you can do with used tea bags, especially in the garden. Keep reading to learn why you might want to bury those tea bags instead of tossing them in the trash.
1. The bags decompose
Did you know that most British tea bags are made from a relative of the banana? Manila hemp is made from the fiber of abaca leaf stalks. The bag itself will break down and the very little plastic they use to seal the tea bags virtually disappears within six months, according to the UK Tea & Infusions Association.
2. Tea adds nutrients to the soil
Tea leaves contain tannic acid and nutrients that are natural fertilizers for a garden. As the tea leaves decompose, they release nutrients into the soil, creating a healthier growing environment, according to The Gardening Cook.
3. Reduce garbage
Burying your tea bags in the garden or tossing them in your compost pile helps eliminate excess waste.
4. Tea bags keep pests at bay
Used tea bags (and coffee grounds) will help keep bugs away from your plants. The odor deters pests from chewing on your flowers and veggies.
5. The smell of tea works on cats too
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