How to Use tea towel in a Sentence
tea towel
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Wrap your greens in a tea towel to keep them crisp longer.
—Kate Sidley, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2021
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Here’s the thing about tea towels: Kitchens are messy, stain-y places.
—Christine Muhlke, Bon Appetit, 5 May 2017
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Have a large plate covered with a clean tea towel next to the stove.
—Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
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After about a week, rinse the seeds and spread them out on a tea towel to dry.
—Malia Wollan, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2020
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Drain, and then dry the potatoes very well with a clean tea towel.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
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Drape tea towel over bowl; keep in a warm place for two hours.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2018
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Cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside for at least 24 hours and up to six weeks.
—Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2021
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Remove the tea towel and add the salt, vanilla, and non-dairy milk.
—Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2023
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Transfer the dough to the bowl, cover with a tea towel or a large plate and set in a warm place.
—Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021
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But we are smitten with the humble tea towel, the true workhorse of the kitchen.
—Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
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Set the leeks aside on paper towels or a clean tea towel to dry.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022
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Once heated and charred, remove the tortilla to a clean tea towel and wrap to keep warm.
—Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 21 Feb. 2018
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Place a clean tea towel or 4 paper towels on top of the pan and fit the lid on tightly.
—Megan Marples, CNN, 19 Mar. 2021
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Use a tea towel to squeeze the excess water out of the chilled cucumbers, then add them to the bowl.
—Dallas News, 17 June 2020
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Briefly rinse berries with cold water, then lay them out on a clean tea towel.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 16 July 2020
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With the aid of the tea towel, flip the dough gently, seam side up, into the casserole, put the lid on the casserole and return it to the oven.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2020
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Place a wire rack near the stove or line a large plate with a clean tea towel or paper towels.
—Washington Post, 19 May 2021
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Strain through a clean tea towel or nut milk bag ($14, Amazon).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2020
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Wet a paper towel or tea towel, and wring out most of the water.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
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Bring in the holiday vibes with the Festive AF tea towel.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
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Wrap it in a tea towel or a handkerchief, and place your phone on it for about a minute, then pop it off again.
—Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 July 2022
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Cover the dough lightly with a tea towel (not terry cloth) and place in a warm, draft-free spot to rise for 1 to 2 hours.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 July 2020
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Today, read this —20 Ways to Use Tea Towels—then take a look at your tea towels and see them in a new light.
—Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
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Take a tea towel, napkin, or some other strong sack and fill with ice.
—Tucker Westbrook, Town & Country, 15 Apr. 2015
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Cut into even-width slices and set on a clean, lint-free tea towel ($23 for 10, Amazon).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
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Line a large plate with paper towels or a clean tea towel.
—Washington Post, 1 May 2021
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Cut into even-width slices and set on a clean, lint-free tea towel ($16, Amazon).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2021
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Or, fold the cookie into a tea towel, secure it with a ribbon and then place it in a box.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
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Dry the leaves in a salad spinner and store them on a tea towel until later.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
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From tea towels to warm winter apparel, this shop caters to those lovers of the finer things in life.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
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