Green Tea Playdough Recipe
Playdough is a timeless activity for preschoolers, but have you tried making it with green tea? Green tea playdough combines the calming scent of tea with the hands-on fun kids love. It's a simple recipe packed with sensory benefits, perfect for encouraging creativity while soothing little ones. Plus, you'll love how easy it is to make—no fancy ingredients required!
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Supplies You’ll Need
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies and measure out your ingredients.
Step 2: Brew the Green Tea
Bring fresh, filtered water just to a boil. Place 1–2 green tea bags in a cup, pour the hot water over them, and let them steep for 3–5 minutes. Steep closer to 5 minutes for a stronger scent.
Step 3: Add the Flour
Add 1/2 cup of flour to a mixing bowl.
Step 4: Add the Salt
Add 1/4 cup of salt and stir it into the flour.
Step 5: Pour in the Green Tea
Gradually stir in 1/4 cup of the steeped green tea while it’s still warm.
Step 6: Add the Oil
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and mix until the dough starts to clump together.
Step 7: Add the Tea Leaves
Carefully cut open 1–2 green tea bags with scissors and add the loose tea leaves. They’ll give the dough a speckled, earthy texture that looks and feels amazing.
Step 8: Knead the Dough
Knead everything together until the playdough forms. If it’s too sticky, slowly add a little more flour. If it’s too stiff, add a little more steeped tea or water.
All done!
Then play!
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Storing Your Green Tea Playdough
Keep your green tea playdough in an airtight container or zip-top bag in a cool, dry place so it stays soft and fragrant. If it starts to dry out, knead in a few drops of water or steeped tea to revive it.
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