YICHEN Cotton Spice Bags for Cooking & Tea

They're genuinely unbleached cotton muslin—you can tell by the natural beige color rather than stark white. Multiple users specifically chose these because they wanted to avoid bleached materials and microplastics in their tea and cooking. The cotton is food-grade, so you're getting a truly natural option for steeping.

They're definitely reusable! Several reviewers mention washing and reusing them multiple times. The cotton construction holds up well through washing, though a couple users noted the drawstring edges can fray slightly after repeated use. If you're gentle with them, you'll get plenty of uses out of each bag.

At 4x3 inches, these work well for single servings or small pots—think replacing those metal tea balls or small basket infusers. The drawstring lets you adjust how full you pack them. Just note one reviewer measured the actual sewn size as slightly smaller than advertised, so if you're making soup stock for a large batch, you might need multiple bags.

The muslin weave is tight enough to contain most loose tea and spices effectively. Multiple users specifically mention using them for fine loose tea, herbs, and even making clear soup stock without particles escaping. The filtration quality is solid—you won't end up with sediment in your cup or pot.

People get creative with these! Common uses include making soup stock, brewing cold brew coffee, steeping herbs and spices for cooking, infusing bath soaks, and even making sachets with home-grown herbs. The natural cotton makes them safe for both hot and cold applications, and the drawstring keeps everything contained no matter what you're steeping.

Most users report solid construction with neat stitching and strong drawstrings. However, one reviewer did mention receiving bags with sloppy stitching, so quality can vary slightly batch to batch. The good news is the majority find them well-made, and even with minor imperfections, they still function perfectly fine for steeping.