What are some other uses for a tea ball than brewing tea?

1) Steeping herbs: Tea balls can be used to steep herbs for making tisanes, herbal infusions, and medicinal teas. Simply place the desired herbs inside the tea ball and let it steep in hot water for the desired time.

2) Storing spices: Fill a tea ball with whole spices, such as black peppercorns, cloves, or cinnamon sticks, to add flavor to soups, stews, or sauces.

3) Simmering Stock: Enclose aromatic ingredients such as parsley stems, carrot peels, bay leaves, or herbs for a concentrated broth

4) Infusing oils: You can use a tea ball to infuse oils with herbs, spices, or citrus peels for culinary or cosmetic purposes.

5) Making flavored syrups: Place flavored ingredients like sliced ginger, dried fruits, or mint leaves in a tea ball and steep them in hot sugar syrup.

6) Deodorizing: Fill a tea ball with baking soda or activated charcoal to absorb odors in the refrigerator, car, or any enclosed space.

7) Freshening up laundry: Add a tea ball filled with dried lavender, chamomile, or mint leaves to your dryer for a refreshing scent.

8) Bath Tea Bags Combine Epsom salt, dried herbs like lavender, chamomile, and rose petals for a custom bath soak

9) Spa Treatment: Add bath oil and dried rose petals, lemongrass, or citrus peels to create your own aromatic spa-inspired bath.

10) Potpourri: Create a fragrant potpourri by filling a tea ball with a mixture of dried flowers and essential oils.

Remember to clean the tea ball thoroughly before using it for different purposes.