The passage describes how evening tea became a comforting daily ritual for the narrator. Their grandmother later taught them that used tea bags have many practical uses beyond brewing a second cup, inspiring a new appreciation for something commonly thrown away.
Some uses include applying cooled tea bags to mildly irritated skin or tired eyes for a refreshing sensation, loosening greasy residue on dishes, and enriching soil when added to compost or placed near plant roots. These ideas offer gentle, everyday ways to repurpose an item that’s usually discarded.
The narrator ends by encouraging readers to consider reusing tea bags, noting that such small habits can be surprisingly helpful and resourceful.
