How to Use Green Tea in Unusual Ways

Green tea can help prevent tooth decay.

Green tea is rich in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful anti-oxidant and helps promote a healthy body. You can use green tea in tasty drinks, foods and even to promote younger skin. You can use green tea bags, leaves or green tea powder for your unusual creations. Using green tea in unusual ways is fun and simple.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Green Tea Frappuccino:
• 1/2 tsp. green tea
• 1/4 cup hot water
• Milk
• Sugar
• Vanilla syrup
• Ice cubes
• Whip cream
• Green Tea Scrub:
• Green tea bag
• Mug
• Boiling water
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• Green Tea Shortbread Cookies:
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. dry green tea leaves
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Rolling pin

1. Create a green tea frappuccino using a green tea powder. Dissolve 1/2 tsp. of green tea powder into 1/4 cup of hot water and pour mixture into a blender. Add milk, sugar and vanilla syrup. Pour in ice cubes and blend until smooth. You can add some whip cream and enjoy.

2. Create a green tea scrub. Place a green tea bag in a mug and pour boiling water into the mug. Let it brew for about a minute or two until tea is lukewarm. Pour 3 tbsp. of white sugar into a medium bowl and add a tablespoon of green tea to sugar. Stir mixture slightly. Then add a teaspoon of olive oil. Apply the scrub to your face and rinse.

3. Refresh your dark carpet with green tea leaves. Sprinkle dry green tea leaves on carpet. Leave for 30 minutes and then vacuum the leaves up. Tea absorbs odors.

4. Bake green tea shortbread cookies. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix butter, sugar and egg together. Add green tea leaves and pour flour slowly until dough is firm and stiff. Place dough on a floured board and knead a couple of times. Form dough into a ball and then flatten dough with a rolling pin. Form dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle and cut dough into 2-inch squares. Place squares on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

References

• Food: Green Tea Shortbread Cookies

Resources

• University of Maryland: Green Tea