How to Use Leftover Green Tea Leaves

If you’re a tea drinker, chances are you brew your own from tea leaves at least once in a while. After making your own tea, there’s no reason to throw away the used leaves, as they have many uses around the house, in health and other areas.

Instructions

1. Place used green tea leaves in a ceramic cup and place the cup in the refrigerator, near the back. The leaves will absorb any odors lingering inside.

2. Add used green tea leaves to your planters or add them to water and let sit for about 24 hours before you use them to water plants. The antioxidants and other properties of the green tea will feed the plants.

3. Add green tea leaves to warm bath water. The tea is relaxing, removes perspiration odor and softens the skin. You can use the same idea to wash feet after a long walk or a particularly difficult day.

4. Sundry green tea leaves until all moisture disappears. Place the leaves in areas where ants and other insects congregate and you will see them walk away. Burning dried tea leaves on an incense burner will also keep mosquitoes away.

5. Soak used green leaves in warm water for at least two hours (keep adding water as it cools down). Use a cotton pad or makeup remover pad to soak the water and then place it on your eyes to help reduce undereye puffiness.

6. Scrub wood furniture and floors with used green tea leaves to remove odors and provide a soft polish without damaging the wood. Leaves can also be used to clean carpets or floors by soaking them in water or spreading them directly on the floor ad then vacuuming after letting them stand for a couple of hours.

Tips & Warnings

• If you added sugar to the leaves to make your tea, avoid using them as fertilizer to avoid attracting pests.