Here's How Many Times You Can Reuse A Tea Bag Before Losing Flavor

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Here's How Many Times You Can Reuse A Tea Bag Before Losing Flavor By Ashley M. Jacobs Sept. 21, 2025 6:00 pm EST

Have you ever wondered why you automatically reach for a new tea bag if you want a second cup? Maybe you watched other people do it, maybe you were taught this method, or maybe you learned it the not-so-flavorful way by tasting it yourself. But what if you wanted to reuse a satchel for that much-loved afternoon cup of tea ? We spoke with fine tea company THEORÓ founder Elle Liu about how many times a tea bag can actually be used. And it's often more than once.

"Most commercial tea bags tend to lose flavor after the first or second steep, as they're often filled with broken leaves or dust-grade tea, with flavor enhanced by additives or masking agents