Recipes for Tea Bags Opened

Safe ways to use tea bags opened past its expiration date

Citrus Iced Tea

Citrus Iced Tea

Refreshing iced tea made with expired but safe tea bags and citrus fruits.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 expired tea bags
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar, optional
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add the expired tea bags and remove from heat. Let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and discard.
  4. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
  5. In a large pitcher, combine the tea, sliced lemons, sliced oranges, and sweetener if desired.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
  7. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with additional citrus slices, if desired.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chai Latte

Chai Latte

Warm and aromatic chai latte made using expired but safe tea bags and spices.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 expired tea bags
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, milk, expired tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, and ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the chai simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the flavors infuse for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Strain the chai into mugs, discarding the tea bags and spices.
  6. Sweeten with honey or sugar to taste.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Tea-Infused Rice Pudding

Tea-Infused Rice Pudding

Creamy rice pudding infused with the flavor of slightly expired tea bags.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 tea bags (slightly expired)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine milk, tea bags, sugar, and salt.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
  3. Remove from heat and let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags and return the saucepan to medium heat.
  5. Add the cooked rice and stir well.
  6. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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