"Falky foo" > wrote in message
...
> Hi, frequently I'll brew a nice cup and then let my tea leaves sit around
in
> the pot for awhile before I brew another with them. The taste doesn't
> change all that much and I don't mind, but can mold or bacteria grow while
> the leaves are just sitting there damply? Is there any maximum amount of
> time after which they should be thrown away?
>
> Thanks!
>
Anytime something organic sits around wet, damp and dark mold and bacteria
will grow sooner or later. Sooner if warm, later if cold.

I routinely reuse leaves up to 24 hours after an infusion. In summer I'll
pitch 'em after that; in winter, sometimes two days. I've never had a
problem.

Regards,
Dean