Skin Care, Sips, and Crafts with Green Tea
It's time to start on a journey that's all about using the power of green tea for more than just sipping.
Here at Tea Life we’re diving into the world of using green tea where it's not only your daily cup of comfort but also your go to for lovely skin or delicious recipes and sustainable crafting adventures.
Get ready to glow with the goodness of green tea in every sip scrub and creation!
Sip Your Way to Glowing Skin
Let's start with the basics shall we? A hot cup of green tea not only helps your soul but also does wonders for your skin. Full of antioxidants and skin loving properties it's like a potion for better skin.
Green Tea Facial Toner
Brew a cup of green tea let it cool and pour it into a clean spray bottle. Use it as a natural facial toner to refresh and improve your skin throughout the day. The antioxidants help combat free radicals leaving your skin looking fresh.
Green Tea Face Mask
Mix green tea leaves with honey and a bit of lemon juice to create a face mask. Apply it to your skin let it sit for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Glowing and refreshed skin in no time.
Sip the Magic
Sipping on green tea hydrates your skin from the inside out. The antioxidants help fight inflammation and reduce redness leaving your complexion looking clearer and more radiant.
Culinary Creations with a Twist
Now let's look at the cookery side of green tea! From sweet treats to savoury delights green tea adds a unique twist to your recipes.
Matcha Madness Smoothie
Blend matcha green tea powder with banana and almond milk and a bit of honey for a delicious and nutritious green tea smoothie. It's a perfect way to start your day with a burst of energy and antioxidants.
Green Tea Infused Desserts
Green tea infused puddings are a cookery marvel. Try your hand at making green tea ice cream or matcha flavoured cookies or a matcha cheesecake. The earthy notes of green tea bring these treats to gourmet status.
Savoury Sensations
Green tea isn't limited to sweet dishes. Use it as a flavourful rub for grilled chicken or bring it into your favourite marinades and sauces. The result? A yummy twist to your savoury creations.
Visit Our Blog for More Tea Adventures
Head on over to our blog page which has delicious tea recipes and amazing facts about all of your favourite blends! You can also explore our full green tea collection, as we have a unique balance of Australian and Globally sourced teas.
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Turning Tea into Treasures
But wait there's more to green tea than just kitchen adventures! Let's dive into some sustainable crafting ideas that will turn your used tea bags into eco friendly treasures.
Tea Bag Stamping
Save used tea bags then dry them well and cut them into fun shapes. Dip them in watercolour paint or natural dyes and then press them onto paper or fabric to create unique patterns and designs.
It's a sustainable way to add an artistic touch to your creations.
Tea Infused Candles
Recycle old candles by melting them down and adding used green tea leaves for texture and colour. Pour the mixture into moulds and then let it cool, and you are done! You've got beautifully crafted tea infused candles that smell amazing.
Green Tea Potpourri
Mix dried green tea leaves with dried flowers and herbs to create your own scented potpourri. Place it in decorative bowls around your home for a natural and refreshing fragrance.
Reusing Tea Bags for Crafts and Beyond
Beyond the skincare routines and cookery reusing tea bags for crafts is a sustainable choice that benefits both you and the environment. By upcycling used tea bags you reduce waste and get creative in the process.
So tea lovers it's time to improve your tea game. Green tea isn't just a soothing beverage it's a multi purpose superstar that can improve your skin and tickle your taste buds and spark your creativity.
Still have questions? Contact us and we'll be happy to answer anything tea related for you!
