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Tea, it is believed, has been known in\u00a0China\u00a0since about 2700\u00a0BCE. Initially, a medicinal drink obtained by boiling fresh leaves in water, but around the 3rd century\u00a0it became a daily drink, and tea cultivation and processing began. Yet as much as it may well be a favourite elixir for many a Brit it has far more to offer than just a drink, find out more Here in Freshen Your tea.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first published account of methods of planting, processing, and drinking came in 350. Around 800 the first seeds were brought to\u00a0Japan, where cultivation became established by the 13th century. The Chinese\u00a0brought tea cultivation to the island of Formosa (Taiwan) in 1810. Tea cultivation in Java began under the Dutch, who brought seeds from Japan in 1826 and seeds, workers, and\u00a0implements\u00a0from China in 1833.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 1824 tea plants were discovered in the hills along the frontier between Burma and the Indian state of Assam. The British introduced tea\u00a0culture\u00a0into\u00a0India\u00a0in 1836 and into\u00a0Ceylon\u00a0(Sri Lanka) in 1867. At first, they used seeds from China, but later seeds from the Assam plant were used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There’s way more to do with tea than just sitting around drinking and dunking a biscuit. From exotic beverages to culinary creations, and skincare to gardening, the sky’s the limit when it comes to using and enjoying tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an Exfoliant literally add some loose-leaf tea to a mild body wash and create your own scrub. The rough leaves will remove dead skin and the antioxidants will revitalize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or what about a Floor Refresher? dip a rag in steeped tea and rub it on your hardwood floors. This will add shine and a slight tint of colour to revitalize your floor. (always test a bit first)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea of Smoke meats curated in tea may sound odd but apparently, it is easy. Line a flameproof roasting tin with a sheet of foil and top it with tea leaves, rice and sugar. Drizzle with cooking oil. Lightly cover the tin with a perforated sheet of foil. Place inside a hot oven till the leaves begin to smoke. This technique gives the meat a soft, smoky flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deodorize your fridge with the bags, just adds tea bags to your fridge to soak up any rotten smells. The tea will absorb the odour-just like baking soda, and far better than strong bleach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many keen gardeners know it’s brilliant to add to Compost. Simply throw your old tea leaves & bags into the compost. Tea helps speed up the process. Just be sure that the bags are biodegradable before you throw them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And finally what about Cleaning windows? Black tea doesn\u2019t only help us shine in the morning, it can make windows shine too! Use about 3 grams of new or 10 grams of used black tea leaves per litre of water. Steep for 20 minutes and let it cool down to room temperature. Soak the cleaning cloth, drain the excess tea and clean the windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tea has of course in many forms been used for healthcare and beauty. the skincare brand Fresh<\/em> is known for ancient rituals, and modern science creates products that transform and have long known about the power of Black Tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n