Tip 1: How can I use black tea?

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Tip 1: How can I use black tea?

Black tea came to us in the XVII century from China. Initially, it was perceived exclusively as a healing drink and used for various ailments. Gradually, tea drinking became common, and today we can enjoy this drink when and how much we want. However, many do not know that the unique properties of black tea make it possible to widely use it in cosmetology, with various household needs and in the household.

1. A very effective remedy black tea is with inflammation of the eyes. You just need to put brewed and cooled tea bags to your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Also, tea perfectly copes with puffiness and "bags" under the eyes. Tea gives the hair a beautiful chestnut shade. You can rinse your hair with a strong brew after washing, or add it to balms and masks. Beneficial effects of black tea on the eyelashes. You can wipe eyelashes every morning with weak tea leaves, or you can make a night mask: 3 drops of Vaseline mixed with 3 drops of strong tea leaves and applied to clean lashes. Regular cleansing of the face with tea bags will help to get rid of acne, the skin will become smoother and tighter. In addition, black tea will help to soothe the skin after burns. Tannins, which are part of the tea, are excellent for bruising, bruising and cuts. Black tea can stop bleeding gums, as well as heal wounds and sores in the mouth. Black warts can remove warts. To do this, you need to apply to the affected area a brewed tea bag for 20-30 minutes. 8. Black tea can be used for coloring Easter eggs. Just add 4 tablespoons of dry tea to 4 liters of water and boil the eggs 10-15 minutes. 9. If you add a little strong brew in the dough, the baking will become more rosy. Black tea can be used as a seasoning for meat. You can use it for marinating, or you can put it into a pan with meat during cooking. The spice and sweetness of the tea leaves will give the meat a pleasant taste. Used tea brew can be used as a fertilizer for indoor plants. Tea perfectly absorbs odors. To get rid of the smell of fish, onions or garlic, it is enough just to carefully knead a tea bag in your hands. 13. Packaged black tea with fruit additives can be used as a sachet, fragrance for the machine and shoes. Black tea can be refreshed with wooden boards and wooden floors. To do this, you just need to wipe the floor with tea brew after the main wash. The tea leaves left after drinking tea can wash dishes! And in China, tea cakes are used even for washing their head. Due to its cleaning properties, black tea excellently removes grease from glass surfaces, including mirrors. Black tea can be painted almost any fabric, even suede. Flannel cloth dipped in strong brewing, you can handle shiny places in suits and other clothes.

Tip 2: How to make iced tea

Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It perfectly quenches thirst, has a pleasant taste and can be consumed both hot and cold.

You will need

For cold black tea with spices:
- black tea 3 bags or 3 tsp;
- cinnamon half of ch.
- ginger root 2 cm;
- cloves 5-7 pieces;
- a lemon;
- cane sugar;
- Ice.
For cold mint tea:
- black tea 5 tsp;
- sugar 1 glass;
- lemon 1 pc;
- lime 1 pc;
- Fresh mint 1 sprig;
- 2 liters of water;
- Ice.

Instructions

Prepare cold black tea with spices. Boil water for this. In a teapot with a volume of 400-600 ml, put the tea leaves, half a teaspoon of cinnamon or a small her stick, a piece of peeled ginger root, cloves.

Fill the kettle with boiling water, cover, cover with a towel and let it brew. The tea should be strong. Leave the brewed tea to cool.

Take the jug, fill it with ice aboutthird. Wash the lemon, cut it into circles. Add lemon and sugar to the jug, mix. Pour the cooled tea into it, stir and let it cool (about 5-6 minutes).

Prepare an ice tea with mint. Boil two liters of water. In a small saucepan, put five teaspoons of black tea and put a glass of cane sugar. Lemon and lime wash, from each squeeze out the juice and pour it into the pan. In the absence of lime, you can replace it with a second lemon. Put there the leaves with one or two branches of fresh mint.

Pound the tea, sugar and other elements in a pan with a pestle. Instead of a pistil, you can use a wooden spoon. Pour into the pan two liters of boiling water, let it brew for ten minutes.

Strain the ready and cooled tea. Put the ice in the jug (about a third of the volume) and pour the tea there.

Make the simplest version of ice tea, notHaving time to prepare complex options. Boil the water, put tea into it, counting one teaspoon for half a liter of water. Leave the liquid until completely cooled, if desired, add lemon and sugar. Keep refrigerated.