[0xcoffee]

I'm also interested in what happens to the bag labels in hot water. I'm always using these single use tea bags and the label always falls in the cup.

[rorykoehler]

The label has a slit in it so you can avoid this. Wrap the string around the cup handle (or spoon if you don't have a handle) and slot it into the slit to fasten. It will never fall into the water again.