Great for use with loose leaf tea (from your own garden, maybe?), our 100% cotton tea bags are infinitely re-usable! TO USE: Sterilize in boiling water for 10 minutes prior to your first use. Let dry completely. Repeat this step once every 1-2 months depending on frequency of use. Flip top open and scoop desired amount of loose leaf tea into bag. Flip top closed and steep as normal. Enjoy your tea! Remove bag from cup and dump spent tea into compost. Rinse thoroughly in hot water. Let dry completely before storing.