How do you get a tea stain out of something that's already gone through the washer dryer?

[randomness]

bedfull_o_books is upset about a tea stain in a blue shirt. Unfortunately, it's already been through the normal wash/dry cycle once without getting the stain out, so the stain has probably set.

Any ideas?

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[adrian_turtle]

Tea is not a protein stain, so heat doesn't set it. The first wash removes the part of the stain that's easy to get out, and what's left is just the uncooperative part. Oxi-Clean removes a lot of stains, and it's safe for most colored clothing. If the cloth is sturdy (like oxford or denim), you can make the oxi-clean into a paste and rub it into the stain directly. Otherwise just soak it overnight.