Let's talk about tea bags

Photo by Gundula Vogel

When we began researching what company to partner with in blending and co-packing our teas at Jubilee Seasons, the use of healthy tea bags was at the top of our list. What good is organic tea if it comes in tea bags filled with plasticizers, phthalates, or flame retardants?

Why We Chose SOILON Tea Bags

We believe every detail matters. Our plant-based SOILON tea bags allow herbs to fully expand during brewing, releasing their rich flavor and beneficial plant compounds. They're made from renewable plant materials rather than conventional petroleum-based plastic, reflecting our commitment to creating products that care for both people and the world God entrusted to us.

Eventually, we hope to offer all of our blends in both our Soil-On tea bags and loose leaf. But for now, here are a few added benefits and ways of repurposing tea bags that may surprise you.

First, we supply 30 tea bags (with 2 grams of tea per tea bag ) per pouch. With that, our tea bags may be re-used to make two cups of tea. I often combine two used tea bags to make a third, but this only works if you drink several cups a day.

Second, when you are ready to move on to a new tea bag, please don't throw away the old. Do these things instead:

1. Store them in a moist medium, like a mason jar. You don't want to leave them out to dry and get moldy.

2. Instead of purchasing face masks full of chemicals, use them under your eyes or rub them over red splotches on your face.

3. Add them to your bath as a skin soother, or for the scent.

4. Put them in a bowl in the fridge as a deodorizer.

5. Use them to absorb odors in your carpet by leaving them on the area before vacuuming.

6. They are great window and glass cleaners!

7. And, certain teas and herbs (such as basil, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, chives, lemongrass, thyme, and marigold) work wonders at pest control. This is true in both the garden or in the house.

Tea bags are certainly getting a bad rap these days, and rightfully so! But, do your research when purchasing from tea companies and know that there are healthy alternatives available. I am so thankful we found the right partner in creating a tea product that we believe in...and that we get to offer that product to you.