Unusual Uses for Tea

Utilize the tannins in tea to tenderize inexpensive cuts of meat. Use when marinating, or cook the meat in tea combined with beef stock.

TIPical Mary Ellen host Mary Ellen Pinkham shares tips for using tea in unusual ways.

Let chamomile tea steep, then place in a facial steamer. Your skin will appreciate it.
If you have a broken fingernail that is still hanging on, cut a small piece of tea bag and coat in clear nail polish. Place over the broken nail (see photo at right) and it will adhere the nail together until it grows out. Cover in a colored coat.
Use strong tea to clean your mirrors. Let the tea cool and pour into a spray bottle, then use a soft cloth to buff the mirrors.
Fill a small gift bag with lavender tea and place under your car seat for a great air freshener. It also has a calming effect.
Place tea leaves in a smoker box when grilling to give your foods a unique flavor.
Place used tea bags in the bottom of a potted plant, on top of the drainage material. The tea bags will hold moisture in and also feed the plant nutrients.
Freeze leftover tea in an ice cube tray. Use these tea ice cubes the next time you need to cool iced tea.

Also in this Episode

TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-1204
•	Reusing Household Items
•	Candy Bar Pie
•	Unusual Uses for Tea
•	Tip of the Day

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