Popular Ways Tea is Used in Asia

Aside from consumption, do you know there are many other uses for tea? In this article, we look at some of the most popular uses for tea in Asia use outside of drinking.

Tea Leaves as a Face Mask

In many Asian countries like China and Japan, tea masks enjoy great popularity. Women often experiment by mixing flour, one egg yolk, and green tea powder. They apply the mixture evenly to their face, leave it on for 20 minutes, and then wash it off.

Washing the Face with Tea

After washing your face, brew a cup of tea such as Oolong. Apply the tea to your face, patting it lightly, or use a cloth dipped in tea to cover the face. Then, rinse your face with clean water. The tea color will disappear overnight. This method is said to help remove stains and whiten the skin, according to Chinese customs.

Tea as Beautification Use

After brewing tea, squeeze the tea leaves and place them in a gauze bag. Close your eyes and apply the tea bags to them for 10-15 minutes. This relieves eye fatigue, reduces dark circles, and treats ocular inflammation.

Using Tea Leaves as Shampoo and Conditioner

Tea baths

Pack 20 to 30 grams of tea leaves into a small bag and place it in the bathtub, then pour brewed tea into the tub and soak your feet in the water. Chinese tradition says this helps remove aging skin, helps eliminate body odor, and provides a clean body aroma.

Food Usage

Tea leaves are increasingly used to cook foods. This is particularly true in the Wuyi Mountains area of Fujian, China, where Wuyi Rock Tea is used for both cooking and fragrance purposes.