299710 Mon Jan 24 12:04:43 -0800 2005 2 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1662011 How long would you say tea bags remain useable if individually sealed? I'm not going to push my luck on peak performance - I'm just wondering if they should be chucked after a certain time. Any ideas? Mon Jan 24 12:04:43 -0800 2005 0 Janet 1 1662014 Although the quality deteriorates, they don't go "bad" (unless somehow the packaging lets them get moldy). Brew one up and see if it meets your quality standards and then use them or chuck them accordingly. Mon Jan 24 12:42:12 -0800 2005 1662011 0 Ruth Lafler 2 1662300 And, before you chuck them, consider using them to steep foods in. Black tea adds a great flavor to tomatoes (for a sauce) and cinnamon tea gives boiled yams a great flavor. Thu Jan 27 12:58:36 -0800 2005 1662014 0 kc girl