Into Something

There was a rumor that someone would collect used tea leaves, dry them, and sell them as tea to diners. I don’t believe such rumors. What do you think about the possibility? While it's unlikely that used tea leaves could be resold as tea, they are not entirely useless. With proper collection and utilization, they can indeed be turned into something useful. Today, let’s discuss what uses spent tea leaves have. Let’s see if you can turn waste into treasure. 1. Eliminate Spicy and Unpleasant Odors If you eat something particularly spicy during a meal, try chewing on some steeped tea leaves and rinse your mouth with tea. This will quickly alleviate the spiciness. Similarly, if you consume garlic, onions, or other foods with strong odors that leave your breath unpleasant, you can chew on tea leaves and rinse your mouth with tea or water to freshen your breath and eliminate the odor. 2. Remove Kitchen Grease and Fishy Smells In the kitchen, many utensils inevitably get greasy when cooking. Used tea leaves can be used to wipe surfaces and effectively remove grease. Especially for stubborn grease on stoves, wiping several times with damp tea leaves works very well. When…