Tea leaves: the secret to subtly flavouring your recipes
When boiling rice or steaming vegetables in water, remember to slip in a teabag to give it a second life! The tea is still full of flavour that will elevate your dishes. For this, opt for a tea with gentle, mild notes and low bitterness, such as jasmine tea.
Who says steaming has to lack flavour? When cooking fish en papillote, add your used loose green tea leaves to recycle them. With the steam, the tea will release its aromas inside the baking parchment to create homemade dishes that are as tasty as they are healthy.
Cold tea for deglazing and roasting your meat cuts
If you were in a rush this morning and did not have time to finish your drink, try this chef’s tip. Just like wine or vinegar, tea is ideal for deglazing home-cooked dishes. Pour cold tea into a smoking-hot pan to lift the cooking juices and create an irresistible sauce.
For oven-baked dishes, keep your chilled tea on hand to baste your meat as it roasts. The tea’s aromas will lend depth of flavour and tenderise the meat. For a roast or leg of lamb, feel free to reuse a tea rich in caffeine, such as black tea.
Brewed tea for depuffed eyes and gorgeous mermaid hair
After brewing your teabags, place them in the fridge. Then, place them over your eyelids. This tip is wonderfully effective for depuffing the eye area thanks to the cooling effect. In just 5 minutes flat, your eyes will look rested and revitalised!
Are your locks looking particularly dull lately? Save your brewed green tea or brew a used teabag once more. Once cooled, use the tea as a hair rinse after shampooing. Say hello to glossy, healthy-looking hair!
Tea for a “spa and relaxation” moment at home
Before stepping into your bath, add your used teabags or herbal tea infusions. Choose an aromatic tea or herbal infusion with chamomile, peppermint, or fruit notes to enjoy its delicate scent. Like Cleopatra, you will emerge relaxed with delightfully soft skin.
If you do not have a bathtub, adapt this trick to create a foot soak. In a basin filled with warm water, soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes. Your skin will be soft, supple, and perfectly prepped for a pedicure.
With organic Kusmi Tea blends made in Normandy, treat yourself from cup to plate! Start your day gently with your jasmine green tea. For dinner, savour a tea-infused cod recipe, then finish the meal with a cup of rose green tea. To end the evening in style, slip into a 100% soothing bath with your brewed teabags.