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Cosmetic Uses

Apart from normal consumption, green tea features a host of benefits when used aesthetically. The following concoction can be used as:

Mouth wash (prevents tooth decay and maintains fresh breath)

Face scrub (lightens and brightens skin)

Method of preparation

Simply mix 7 tablespoons of Ceylon green tea with 4 cups of mineral water. Allow it to steep at room temperature for an hour. Next, strain and store the liquid in a lidded container. Refrigerate overnight, before use.

Weight Loss

While many associate green tea with losing weight, the following recipe is designed to ensure just that. Including this beverage in your daily regimen is bound to aid in detoxification and weight loss for a lighter, healthier body.

Ingredients

Fennel seeds – ½ teaspoon
Green tea (preferably loose OPA green tea leaves) – ½ teaspoon or 3 tea bags
Cinnamon – one piece
Ginger – one piece
Water – 5 cups

Method of preparation

Bring water to a boil. Add all ingredients and simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Let cool for another 5 minutes. Store in a lidded container, and consume up to 5 times a day.

Weight Loss

Ingredients

Fennel seeds – ½ teaspoon
Green tea (preferably loose OPA green tea leaves) – ½ teaspoon or 3 tea bags
Cinnamon – one piece
Ginger – one piece
Water – 5 cups

Method of preparation

Bring water to a boil. Add all ingredients and simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Let cool for another 5 minutes. Store in a lidded container, and consume up to 5 times a day.

Protecting Wounds

Did you know that black tea can be used to treat fresh wounds, cuts and burns? It is a great antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal, which thereby helps prevent infections.

How to use?

Hold some black tea leaves against the wound or burn. Repeat as required.

Treating Colds

Black tea can provide immense relief if you have a cold. Before you head for the doctor, try this home remedy today!

Method of preparation

Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of honey to 3 cups of hot water. Steep 1 – 2 black tea bags in this mixture. Add extra lemon juice, honey and/or water if needed.

Consume thrice a day, and feel the difference!

Treating Colds

Black tea can provide immense relief if you have a cold. Before you head for the doctor, try this home remedy today!

Method of preparation

Add a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of honey to 3 cups of hot water. Steep 1 – 2 black tea bags in this mixture. Add extra lemon juice, honey and/or water if needed.

Consume thrice a day, and feel the difference!

Tea Recipes

Cosmetic Uses

Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Protecting Wounds

Treating Colds

Treating Colds