How to Save Money on Tea

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By Tricia Goss
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Don't give up your cup of tea

If you are trying to stretch every dollar, and these days, who isn't, your grocery budget is a good place to start. Here are some ways to help you save money on comforting, soothing, delicious tea.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Don't make a dainty cup of tea. If you plan on sipping a second cup, use a single tea bag to prepare a larger mug instead. This way you'll buy half as much tea.
Step 2

Grow your own tea. Many herbal plants, such as mint, lemon balm or chamomile can be grown at home and dried for fresh, nearly free tea. Simply purchase a reusable tea ball rather than using tea bags.
Step 3

Use a coffee maker and brew a pot of tea using one or two teabags. Brewing tea this way will stretch your tea further. This is a great way to make iced tea as well.
Step 4

Buy tea in bulk. Stores such as natural foods stores and co-ops stock a wide variety of bulk loose tea. Simply use a reusable tea ball.
Step 5

Buy tea online from wholesalers at a fraction of the cost.