Hoyt Tea
Alternate Uses for Tea
Of course you can drink it, but did you know that tea can also be used to prevent rust and to clean your carpets? Below is a list of other uses that may surprise you.
Mouth Wash
Gargling with green tea not only fights bad breath, but also kills bacteria. The fluorine contained in tea also makes teeth strong and effective against cavities and gingivitis. You do not have to use first brew tea. Enjoy drinking first and second brew, and cool your third or fourth brew for mouthwash.
Eye Pads
Used tea bags or old unused ones (wet and cool enough) can be placed on your eyelids to soothe and refresh your tired eyes.
Incense
Green tea has a subtle and pleasant aroma when burned as incense.
Cooking Oil
Green tea oil can be used for cooking in the place of vegetable or canola oil.
Use it to sauté seafood, poultry or meat, toss it into pasta or vegetables, or use it as a base for marinades, dips, dressings or sauces.
Moisturizer
It moisturizes your skin.
Refrigerator Deodorizer
It is important to keep tea leaves in dark cool places for future brewing. A refrigerator can be an ideal place to store tea, but it also harbors conflicting aromas from other foods. Using tea leaves in thin cotton bags or old tea bags can help eliminate refrigerator odors.