How to reuse tea bags?
Have you been disposing of your favourite tea bags after enjoying a hot cup of tea? Then you need to stop and read this! Most of us throw tea bags right after brewing the tea, but you will be amazed to know that these used tea bags are a lot more than just a bag full of leaves. Here are some genius hacks to reuse old tea bags and make the most out of it !
Remove grease from utensils
Tea bags are great for removing stubborn grease from plates, pots and rustic pans. Soak the utensils in a hot water blend with old tea bags. Soak for a few hours or overnight and wash it nicely with a liquid dishwashing soap. The compounds in tea help in removing the scum deposition and oily grease naturally.
Clean cooktop and microwave
Right after brewing your tea, take a pan and soak in the used tea bags. Once the blend attains room temperature, add it to a spray bottle along with a dash of lime juice. You can clean surfaces with this blend. Just spray it on the cook top or slab or glass tables, using a cloth or kitchen towel to clean the surface. For better results use lukewarm blend of used tea bags.
Soften meat
Planning to cook meat, but want to reduce your cooking time? Then this meat hack is perfect for you! Marinate the meat in a blend of black tea. The presence of tannis in the tea will help in softening the meat and reduce the cooking time. To make the blend, just add some hot water to a large bowl, steep in the used tea bags, once the flavour is released marinate the meat.
Use to enhance the aroma
Right after brewing tea, cut open the tea bags and place them in a tray to sun dry. You can use these aromatic tea leaves to reduce bad odor or smell around the house. You can also add these crushed dried leaves to your aroma oils. Tea leaves like mint, cinnamon, lemongrass are perfect to fix any bad smell around the kitchen and house.
Clean cooktop and microwave
Right after brewing your tea, take a pan and soak in the used tea bags. Once the blend attains room temperature, add it to a spray bottle along with a dash of lime juice. You can clean surfaces with this blend. Just spray it on the cook top or slab or glass tables, using a cloth or kitchen towel to clean the surface. For better results use lukewarm blend of used tea bags.
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