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USES OF TEA: 8 WAYS TO REUSE YOUR TEA BAGS

USES OF TEA: 8 WAYS TO REUSE YOUR TEA BAGS

Tea is a delicious drink that is consumed when we are alone or with friends and is good at any time of the day. It is often the focus of political and economic discussions in some countries. It is also the second most consumed beverage after water. What should be done once the infusion is finished? If you are like the majority of tea drinkers, the leaves and the tea bag are usually thrown in the trash. However, there are many uses of tea besides drinking. Discover 8 surprising ways to reuse your tea bags!

1. TENDER MEAT EVERY TIME

One of the important characteristics of tea is the tannins it contains. This type of antioxidant gives the tea its flavor and its bitter taste that many people appreciate. For cooking, tea is an excellent ally. Once your infusion is finished, not all the tannins will go into your cup. A good amount will remain in the leaves that can be used when marinating meat.

Tannins tenderize meat, for best results, use black tea so that your meat does not absorb too much of the aromas. If you like the tea flavor, go ahead and use a flavored tea . Otherwise, a non-flavored tea does a good job.

2. SAY GOODBYE TO DARK CIRCLES AND PUFFY EYES

If the cucumber offers a refreshing effect, tea bags give your skin a youthful glow. It is known throughout the world in countries that have less access to industrial cosmetics. Although the habits in North America are starting to change, natural products are not used as much.

To remove dark circles and puffiness under your eyes, apply two cold tea bags to your eyes for a few minutes. This will rehydrate your skin while unclogging pores and reducing the appearance of blood vessels.

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3.HYDRATES PLANTS WHILE YOU'RE AWAY

Tea bags keep their moisture for a very long time, especially underground. So it's perfect for your office or home plants. Some of them need water constantly and others cannot bear any extra water. So, what if you go away for a few days? Add tea bags to the soil of your plants and water them. The tea bags will keep the water longer while nourishing your plant.

4. USE TEA BAGS AS COMPOST AND A GARDEN FERTILIZER

If tea is good for your plants, it is also good for your vegetable garden. A large majority of tea bags are biodegradable and can be put directly into the compost. However, care must be taken to remove the adhesive and staple that may be on the tea bag. Tea leaves are very nourishing for plants. That's why it is better to reuse them rather than throwing them away.

You can open the tea bags and sprinkle the leaves directly around the plants. Insects do not like tea so they will not damage your vegetables.

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5.REMOVES ODORS

Tea is a natural absorbent. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to put tea in a sealed container. The leaves have the unfortunate (or it could be a good thing, depending on the situation) habit of soaking up the surrounding odors. For example, if you place your tea next to garlic, chances are that your next brew will have a special flavor.

Tea bags are therefore excellent allies against harmful odors. If your shoes have an unpleasant odor, place a few tea bags in your shoes at night. The leather will absorb the smell of the tea which will remove the bad odors.

6. SOOTHES MOSQUITO BITES

Although this old wives remedy has never been scientifically proven, it's a trick that seems to work very well. We all know that plants sometimes have super healing powers and tea is no exception. This use of tea will help you if you are the victim of these nasty insects, place a tea bag on your bite. This will prevent swelling and help to heal the bite faster.

7. EASILY DEGREASES DIRTY DISHES

Sometimes we forget our dishes, a pot or pan on the counter after cooking. It's not the end of the world, except when it's time to clean them. Instead of using a steel wool or an abrasive commercial product that can cause damage, just use a few tea bags. Tea loosens grease, sticky residues and anything that could get between you and optimum cleanliness. Leave it to soak in water with the tea bags and it will clean easily afterwards.

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8. PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT ANTIOXIDANT BATH

You read correctly. Taking a bath infused with tea bags is excellent for your skin. In addition to moisturizing and nourishing your skin, the scented tea will help you to relax. The ideal tea would be a herbal tea with chamomile or jasmine. These fragrances soothe the body and mind very quickly.

Hang the tea bags directly on the faucet or place them directly in your hot bath.

Finally, there are many different ways to reuse tea bags. You can neutralize odors with a foot bath, eliminate bad breath by chewing tea and even get shiny hair. If you are tea drinker, it is possible to try several of these methods to test the benefits.

Do you know of any other uses of tea that might interest readers? Share them with us!

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