Black tea tastes great hot or iced. But did you know that you can use your black tea bag to clean? The tannic acid in black tea is well known for its antiseptic properties. Many a dentist recommend tea bags after extractions because it not only prohibits the growth of bacteria but it helps to clot the blood. The tannic acid also works well to break up old stains in non porous materials.
Tea bags soaked in a pan overnight can loosen the grime and build up from years of cooking. In the morning scrub your pan as usual and you will have a shiny new pan.
Another great use for black tea bags is polish your wood. Here I used it on my piano. Over the years the wood has become dry and discolored in some areas. The tea bag helps to bring back some of it's luster and also adds a little conditioner to the wood. Rub the wet tea bag on your wood, and buff with a dry towel. Many people use brewed unsweetened tea on their wood floors with great luck. Be sure to wipe clean before it dries unless you want it to dye your woods.
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