If you're a regular tea drinker who makes their tea the old-fashioned way—with an individual tea bag—you know that you can lose heat while the tea bag steeps and that it can create a bit of a mess when removed. Tea Bag Buddy solves both problems by holding the bag during and after the entire process. [jumo]

Basically, Tea Bag Buddy is a silicone cover for your tea cup with a slot inside that holds the tea bag string in place. Use it to cover your tea while it steeps, then turn it over to hold on to the bag while you drink your tea, keeping your table dry and the mess contained.

Tea Bag Buddy ($5) | The Container Store via Swissmiss