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!!How to Prepare Recycled Green Tea Leaves
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After drinking [tea | Tea], the first step in recycling green tea
leaves for their various beneficial uses is to properly prepare the
leaves. When finished brewing tea, insert the leaves into a large
strainer. Draw out as much moisture as possible, and then spread the
leaves on either a flat strainer or unprinted paper. Let the leaves
set until completely dry, turning over several times in the process.

!!How to Use Recycled Green Tea Leaves
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<b>Bathing</b>

Green tea is great for your skin. Potent in antioxidants, green tea
has been found to protect the skin against free radical damage and
has been linked to skin cell rejuvenation. For simple use in the
bath, fill a cotton bag with tea leaves and place into hot water. The
tea will essentially steep in the water, and your skin will soak up
the beneficial brew. Once the leaves have fully opened, you can then
also rub your body with the tea bag, more acutely exposing your skin
to the tea leaves.

<b>Cat Litter</b>

Because green tea is a natural odor absorber, recycled green tea
leaves can be used in a cat litter box to minimize the smell. Green
tea is also characterized by natural anti-bacterial properties,
creating a more sanitary environment when used in a litter box.
Simply scatter dried tea leaves within the cat's litter.

<b>Cleaning (Carpet, Mats, Flooring)</b>

Because tea leaves reduce odor and eliminate bacteria, they are an
ideal natural element in cleaning floors and floor coverings. For
carpets, spread dried tea leaves and brush them gently over the area,
allowing the leaves to crumble into dust; then vacuum the remains up
off of the carpet. For flooring and mats, wrap tea leaves in a damp
cloth, squeeze it the cloth, and simply wipe the floor, cleaning and
polishing the surface.

<b>Cleaning (Cutting Board)</b>

Similarly to the way that green tea can be used to clean flooring, it
is also useful for taking odors out of cutting boards, as well as your
hands. After preparing an odorous food on a cutting board, rinse the
board with water. Spread recycled green leaves over the board and rub
the board with your hands, rinsing with water afterward. The
interaction between the green leaves and both the cutting surface and
your hands will reduce odor in both.

<b>Eye Pads</b>

Because green tea is so beneficial in rejuvenating protecting the
skin against free radical damage, it is ideal for reducing puffiness
around the eyes. Fill a cotton bag with used green tea, dampen, and
place on your eyelids.

<b>Incense</b>

Green tea is an ideal odor absorber, but it is also fragrant when
burned as incense. A variety of incense burners, suitable for tea
leaves, are available, but the leaves can also be burned within a
ceramic pot or container. A boiling pot, with shallow water,
containing tea leaves can also give off a pleasant aroma when gently
simmering.

<b>Mouth Wash</b>

Using green tea leaves when gargling can both fight bad breath and
kill bacteria in the mouth. Tea also contains flourine, which
strengthens teeth and fights both cavities and gingivitis.

<b>Natural Manure</b>

Green tea is a helpful ingredient to compost, but it can also be use
don its own to enhance plant growth. Place tea leaves near the root
and cover with dirt, preventing the growth of surface mold.

<b>Pillows</b>

Although it sounds weird at first, dried green tea leaves are an
excellent option for an organic pillow. Not only soft when used in
bulk, the faint aroma of the leaves is also a natural sleep enhancer.
A pillow-sized mass of tea leaves will take you a while to collect,
but, once you do, air out the pillow outside once a week to avoid
mustiness.

<b>Refrigerator Deodorizer</b>

Because of its odor enhancing properties, green tea is an ideal
deodorizer for the refrigerator. Because refrigeration can effect the
taste of new tea, recycling used tea leaves in this capacity is
recommended.

<b>Rust Prevention</b>

The antioxidant properties of Catechin, contained in green tea, have
been found to protect iron from rust. The ingredient can create a
thin coat on the surface of ironware, keeping away rust. Simply wrap
tea leaves in a dry cloth, squeeze it, and with the surface of your
pots and pans.
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