What to do with used tea leaves
What do you do with used tea leaves? Are they good for plants ? Can I throw them in the yard around the roses? Are they deadly to plants? Just wondering if there was anything good to come from them other than the great tea:) Thanks, Sherri
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Nov 2nd, '05, 14:32
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Here are some non- clothing uses:
Treat your Plants — Tea can be used as a fertilizer for both indoor and outdoor plants. Leftover brewed tea can be cooled and used to "water" houseplants on occasion, and infused tea leaves can be distributed in your flower garden for a nutrient boost.
Tidy Up — Because tea absorbs moisture and odors, you can place dry tea bags in shoes and other unpleasant smelling places to remove odors. Infused tea leaves can be placed in your refrigerator to help keep food odors in check.
Clean Your Mirrors — Leftover brewed tea can be cooled and used to get mirrors squeaky clean. Use a soft cloth to buff away the tea after cleaning.
Enjoy,
Chris
Adagio Maestro
Treat your Plants — Tea can be used as a fertilizer for both indoor and outdoor plants. Leftover brewed tea can be cooled and used to "water" houseplants on occasion, and infused tea leaves can be distributed in your flower garden for a nutrient boost.
Tidy Up — Because tea absorbs moisture and odors, you can place dry tea bags in shoes and other unpleasant smelling places to remove odors. Infused tea leaves can be placed in your refrigerator to help keep food odors in check.
Clean Your Mirrors — Leftover brewed tea can be cooled and used to get mirrors squeaky clean. Use a soft cloth to buff away the tea after cleaning.
Enjoy,
Chris
Adagio Maestro
Used Tea Leaves
Check out this site regarding used green tea leaves - apparently that's called "chagra"... Still learning something new everyday!
http://greentealovers.com/greenteauseschagra.htm
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http://greentealovers.com/greenteauseschagra.htm
More uses for "tea waste":
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng ... -black-tea
http://english.people.com.cn/200605/09/ ... 63998.html
Thanks,
Bill
Tea Guy Speaks
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http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng ... -black-tea
http://english.people.com.cn/200605/09/ ... 63998.html
Thanks,
Bill
Tea Guy Speaks
http://wileng.blogspot.com
Aug 28th, '06, 12:00
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