Other than drinking, tea can be used for many different purposes as well.
Soothing a sunburn, dry skin, acne, and eczema
Hey hey hey, why does your skin look....oh i'm sorry, does it hurt? Did you forget to put your sunscreen? Oh, what's that? You have sensitive skin? Sure...so that's your excuse. Well, don't despair! Just prepare yourself some tea and apply onto your exposed skin. It will help soothe the pain and make the pain much more tolerable. And makes your skin smell nice as well! Works for dry skin, itchy skin, acne and eczema as well!
Fortune telling
Apparently, you can predict your future according to the formation of the tea leaves after drinking. Although the accuracy can be questionable, what do you have to lose? This practice is usually performed by witches and wizards, psychics and the like. Use at your own risk. Famous Harry Potter received 'The Grim', the omen of death, in the book and movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Eeek!
Apparently if your tea looks like this, you have 'THE GRIM'
Cleaning your mirror, and other glass surfaces
Would you like a change from using those chemical cleaners? Why not try using tea! Follow this guide for a fresh smelling and clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces!
Finish your cuppa and boil the kettle again.
Pour the boiling water over the used tea leaves in a small bucket or ice cream container.
Allow to soak for an hour or two. Strain the tea leaves out.
Dip a rag or paper towel into the mixture and clean the windows.
Air freshener
Ever curiously walked into a tea shop? Doesn't it smell refreshing? Like nature, minus the twigs that aim for your eyes. Tea leaves that have been used to make tea can be used to refreshen the air!
Dark Circles
Didn't sleep well last night? No problem! Lay warm, wet tea bags over your eyes to reduce puffiness. This is a convenient, effective, and simple home remedy to make you appear more alert and less, well, zombiefied. The antioxidants and concentrated caffeine will help relax the sensitive skin under your eyes, prevent premature aging, and moisturize.
Sore Gums
If your gums are sore or bleeding, gently press warm tea bags against the pain. This will have a soothing effect as tea bags can draw out pain.
Non-conventional uses for Tea
Other than drinking, tea can be used for many different purposes as well.
Soothing a sunburn, dry skin, acne, and eczema
Hey hey hey, why does your skin look....oh i'm sorry, does it hurt? Did you forget to put your sunscreen? Oh, what's that? You have sensitive skin? Sure...so that's your excuse. Well, don't despair! Just prepare yourself some tea and apply onto your exposed skin. It will help soothe the pain and make the pain much more tolerable. And makes your skin smell nice as well! Works for dry skin, itchy skin, acne and eczema as well!Fortune telling
Apparently, you can predict your future according to the formation of the tea leaves after drinking. Although the accuracy can be questionable, what do you have to lose? This practice is usually performed by witches and wizards, psychics and the like. Use at your own risk. Famous Harry Potter received 'The Grim', the omen of death, in the book and movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Eeek!Cleaning your mirror, and other glass surfaces
Would you like a change from using those chemical cleaners?Why not try using tea! Follow this guide for a fresh smelling and clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces!
Air freshener
Ever curiously walked into a tea shop? Doesn't it smell refreshing? Like nature, minus the twigs that aim for your eyes.Tea leaves that have been used to make tea can be used to refreshen the air!
Dark Circles
Didn't sleep well last night? No problem! Lay warm, wet tea bags over your eyes to reduce puffiness. This is a convenient, effective, and simple home remedy to make you appear more alert and less, well, zombiefied. The antioxidants and concentrated caffeine will help relax the sensitive skin under your eyes, prevent premature aging, and moisturize.Sore Gums
If your gums are sore or bleeding, gently press warm tea bags against the pain. This will have a soothing effect as tea bags can draw out pain.Source:
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