Tesco shoppers rush to buy huge tea bag boxes scanned for less than 1p each
TESCO shoppers are rushing to the nearest stores to grab tea bags selling for less than 1 cent each.
The supermarket giant has slashed the prices of Ty-Phoo tea bags.
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The one kg pack of 440 tea bags originally sold for £5.
But now the price of the item has been halved and it is being sold for £2.50.
Each tea bag individually costs you less than 1 cent.
One lucky shopper snagged the deal today and rushed to social media to brag about his purchase.
With a photo of the tea bag they wrote: ‘440 tea bags, yellow sticker reduced to transparent.
“Was €5, now €2.50!”
Fellow shoppers flocked to the comments section to express their excitement.
One wrote: “What a bargain for tea drinkers.”
Another said: ‘Keep an eye on this [deal].”
A third revealed: “That’s my favorite tea.”
How to save on your supermarket shopping
There are plenty of ways to save money at your grocery store.
You can look for yellow or red stickers on products, which indicate when they are discounted.
If the food is fresh, eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money because you’ll be less likely to make hasty purchases when you go to the grocery store.
Choosing your own brand can be an easy way to save hundreds of dollars a year on your food bill, too.
This means ditching the ‘best’ or ‘luxury’ products and instead opting for ‘own’ or value-for-money lines.
Many supermarkets have shaky fruit and vegetable programs where you can get cheap prices if they are misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering 5kg boxes of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you could potentially get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers, which you can also use at the supermarket.
In addition, many municipalities offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Tips to reduce the cost of a cup of tea
GO GREEN: Investing in a reusable tea infuser instead of tea bags like the Ikea Idealisk for £1 could prove to be a cost saver.
Fill it with loose tea, steep and enjoy.
GO BIG: Buying tea in bulk is a smart way to save money in the long run.
Look for retailers or online stores that offer discounts when purchasing larger quantities.
By stocking up on your favorite varieties, you’ll not only benefit from per-cup savings, but also ensure you never run out when the cravings hit strikes.
TEA-RRIFIC IDEA: Sign up to become a free MyWaitrose member at guard rose.com, then take your reusable cup to the supermarket, scan your membership card and receive your free cup of tea.
BOILING POINT: Only boil the water you need for your brew.
Or a thermal bottle can keep the leftover water warm future cups, save energy This way you don’t have to turn the kettle on again.
BUY A BARGAIN: Don’t let leftover tea leaves go to waste.
Instead, consider saving your used bag for a second infusion.
Many types, especially loose teas, can be steeped several times without becoming bland.
Let your second cup of coffee steep a little longer to extract any remaining flavor.
BREWING FLAVOR: Instead of splurging on different flavored mixtures, use ingredients you already have at home.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice, a dash of honey or even a pinch of cinnamon to black tea for a fresh take on your usual cup of tea.