There’s nothing like a fresh cup of coffee in the morning—I always start my day with one. But when evening rolls around, I switch to tea.

You know the routine: boil some water, drop in your favorite tea bag, let it steep, then toss it in the trash.

But ever since my grandmother showed me a few tricks, I’ve stopped throwing them away.

Scroll down to discover some surprising ways to reuse old tea bags—you might save money and find a new favorite hack in the process!

1. Soothe Sunburns

Got a painful sunburn? A cold, used black tea bag can help.

The tannic acid in black tea promotes healing and provides a refreshing cooling effect, making it a great natural remedy for sunburns.

2. Relieve Minor Burns

The same tea bags that help with sunburns work wonders on minor burns, too. If you accidentally burn yourself while cooking, apply a cooled black tea bag to the affected area for instant relief.

3. Get Rid of Warts

Green tea is packed with antioxidants that may help shrink warts.
Simply place a cooled tea bag on the wart for 15 minutes, replace it with another, and repeat the process. After a few days, you may notice the wart disappearing!