5 Culinary Ways To Use Tea Leaves Other Than Just Making Chai

By Risha Ganguly

August 4, 2023

If you think tea leaves are only fit o make a simple cup of it, our list here will surprise you. Here are 5 culinary uses of tea and none of them is a kadak chai!

Marination

Tea leaves can be used to marinate protein like chicken or tofu. It infuses an aroma and tenderises them,

Desserts

Tea leaves like matcha and Early Grey can be used to infuse flavours in desserts.

Colouring Agent

The rich brown colour of pindi chole comes from boiling the chickpeas with a tea bag.

Syrups

Syrups infused by tea have a wonderful flavour and colour. You can use it to make cocktails or top it on desserts.

Tea Infused Oils

You can use oils infused with tea like jasmine or peppermint to add a unique twist to your cooking.