The next time you brew a nice cup of tea, don't throw away the used tea bag, but keep them all in a box. After all, you can still use them for a whole host of things. To flavor pasta, repel mice, or soothe skin irritations, for example. The possibilities are endless...
Strong tea
A fan of stronger teas? Then save your used tea bags and add one to your next cup. A used bag naturally doesn't contain as much flavor as a fresh one, but the two together make for a strong cup of tea. This technique works with all types of tea, but gives the best effect with green teas.
Add flavor to pasta
Used tea bags are also an ideal tool for flavoring other food. Put a pot of water on the stove and place the tea bag in it. When the water boils, remove the tea bag and add the pasta, rice, or other grains. Need tips? Oatmeal pairs well with cinnamon or chai tea, pasta goes well with green tea, and rice is delicious with jasmine or chamomile tea.
Unpleasant odors
Troubled by unpleasant odors in the house? Used tea is the solution. Put the used, loose tea leaves in the cat litter box, keep a few old tea bags in the fridge, or place a few (dry) used tea bags at the bottom of the trash can, and you won't be bothered by nasty smells anymore. It's that simple.
Troubled by mice?
Mice hate the smell of tea. Hide used tea bags in cupboards, cellars, and other nooks and crannies they can crawl through. It will ensure that the four-legged creatures think twice before entering your home.
Bath full of antioxidants
Nothing is as good for the skin as antioxidants, and tea just happens to be packed with them. So, for a wonderfully relaxing and nourishing bath, it is best to add some used tea bags to the bathwater. Jasmine tea is ideal if you are going for a spa-at-home experience. Need a moment to relax? Then chamomile tea is the best choice.
Soothes irritations
Chilled, damp tea bags are a natural way to soothe skin irritations. Tired eyes? Sunburn? Bruises? The damp tea bags will make your skin feel better immediately.
Bad breath?
You can easily make a cheap and effective mouthwash from used tea. Brew some mild tea from your used tea bags (mint tea works best) and rinse your mouth with the concoction. Your morning breath will be gone immediately.
Cleaning agent
Brew another cup of tea, but only with tea bags you have used before. Then, you can use the tea water to clean wooden floors and restore their shine. Additionally, it is a cheap way to clean glass. Fingerprints and dirt vanish like magic.
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