April 22, 2009

How to Use Green Tea Leaves in Unique Ways

If you brew your own green tea at home using loose green tea leaves, it can feel like a waste to throw those tea leaves away after you've finished brewing your fresh cup of tea. Don't be so quick to toss them in the garbage can when there are a variety of ways you can use them around the house ranging from culinary creations to household uses. In this way you ensure that you don't waste a single bit of that green tea goodness. Here's how to use green tea leaves after you've brewed your cup of tea.

Step1
Use as Moth Repellent.
Did you know green tea leaves are thought to repel moths? To make your own nontoxic moth repellent, place dry green tea leaves into the same muslin bags you used to make green tea sachets. Tie them off with ribbon and toss them into your sweater drawers. You can also hang them by a ribbon on clothes hangers in your closet.

Step2
Reduce Eye Puffiness.
If you wake up in the morning to swollen puffy eyes, fill a muslin bag with green tea leaves. Place the bags in the refrigerator until cold and then place them on your swollen eyes. Lie down and relax with your head propped up higher than your body.

Step3
Use Them in Recipes and Meal Preparation.
Studies show that green tea leaves may have remarkable health benefits. Plus, the leaves are a good source of fiber. You can actually use the leaves in the same way you would spinach. Try adding them to fresh soups or create a salad from the leaves by adding a little soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sweetener. Moisten the leaves and heat them in a pan over the stove. Add a little butter, sea salt, and garlic and you'll have a side dish similar to greens or spinach. Do an internet search and find other recipes for green tea leaves and experiment a little on your own.

Step4
Deodorize Your Refrigerator.
Instead of that box of baking soda, fill a bowl or box with green tea leaves to help deodorize your refrigerator and keep smells under control. Make sure the leaves are dry before placing them in the refrigerator.

Step5
Make Green Tea Bath Sachets.
Green tea bath sachets are easy to make. Simply add drops of your favorite essential oils to the dry green tea leaves. Place the scented leaves into muslin bags and tie them off with ribbons. When you're ready to use it, simply toss it in the bathtub. You can reuse them several times before they lose their scent.

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