Recipes for Tea Bags Unopened

Safe ways to use tea bags unopened past its expiration date

Tea Bag Crusted Salmon

Tea Bag Crusted Salmon

A delicious and flavorful salmon dish coated with crushed unopened tea bags. Ensure the tea bags are safe to consume even after the expiration date.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 unopened tea bags
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Crush the unopened tea bags to release the tea leaves.
  3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  4. Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil.
  5. Press the crushed tea leaves onto the top side of each salmon fillet.
  6. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Iced Herbal Tea Lemonade

Iced Herbal Tea Lemonade

A refreshing and citrusy drink made with expired herbal tea bags. Please ensure the tea bags are unopened and safe to consume even after the expiration date.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 unopened expired herbal tea bags
  • 4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the unopened expired herbal tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and discard. Stir in the lemon juice and granulated sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
  5. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea lemonade over the ice.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Tea Bag Infused Rice

Tea Bag Infused Rice

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish infused with unopened tea bags

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 unopened tea bags
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil
  2. Add the unopened tea bags and let them steep for 3 minutes
  3. Remove the tea bags and discard them
  4. Add the rice and salt to the saucepan
  5. Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low
  6. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and fluffy
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Chai Latte

Chai Latte

Indulge in a warm and comforting chai latte made with expired unopened tea bags. Ensure the tea bags are safe to consume even after the expiration date.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 unopened expired black tea bags
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the unopened expired black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and discard. Return the saucepan to low heat.
  4. Add the milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground cloves to the saucepan.
  5. Whisk the mixture continuously until hot, but not boiling.
  6. Remove from heat and pour the chai latte into mugs.
  7. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, if desired.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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