Fermented tea made from leaves of garden and wild plants (master class)

And yet .. I so understood from the vote that apricot leaves should not be made?

Why not? In addition to voting, you can read the reviews about this tea by following the links in the notes. It's just that the bulk of tea makers do not grow apricots. And further. For example, I did not vote for raspberries, although I really like them. It just didn't fit into 5 plants. And so I make almost all autumn tea on its basis. This could have happened with the apricot.

[Mrrr meow]

Something I'm scared to pick off a lot of leaves at the time of fruit growth .. I won't ruin the trees and the harvest with this?

Mrrr meow, if it is scary to cut off, then cut off the leaves at their base one by one with scissors. Then definitely don't damage anything.

there is a way to form-correct trees in the summer, namely, by pruning. Read on the internet. You can combine this process with harvesting leaves. For example, I pinch raspberries (break off the tops) on those shoots that will bear fruit next year. And there is a breakdown of unnecessary, unnecessary, shoots (weak, or crooked, or lying). And after harvesting, in general, it is necessary to cut out those that bear fruit in time, so that the new ones have time to gain strength before winter. On trees, tops are removed all season. All this makes it possible to prepare the leaves. The mother-in-law will understand if you approach wisely.

There is no computer and institute here .. but from the phone you can't go around the sites much and don't read ... so bear with my stupid questions a bit))))
The trouble is that I don't understand anything at all about these gardening matters and only the desire to make such teas aroused my interest)) that's why I'm afraid to harm the garden and plants ..
Tell me pliz about the leaves of garden strawberries and strawberries .. now they bear fruit. How to pick the right tea leaves? If they are torn off, will the growth of new berries continue or not? She's on the trail. will it multiply or will you have to buy new seedlings? It seems that her mother-in-law somehow reproduces herself by some kind of antennae or something .. how to do everything correctly?

Hello everyone! Maybe my first tea-making experience will be interesting to someone. It really was a very long time ago, then there was no Internet and such competent teachers. When we went to pick berries, we were shown the herb from which our ancestors made tea. And we several people started making tea. I remember the leaves crumpled a little and put them in an enamel bowl under a press, the more advanced ones wrapped them in oilcloth and put them under their mattress to ferment. Dried simply in the air. Translated from Tatar, this herb is called (mullah's herb). It is strange that no one mentions this herb, it is positioned here as tea herb. The tea was delicious and brewed very hard. Botanists said it was a forest geranium. It grows in bunches. flowers are pinkish lilac. leaves are carved.

[Dilara]

Dilara, Googled now about forest geranium. it turns out right in my meadow, it grows, near the house. And more. And they did not, apparently, because we have enough fireweed, but we do not know anything about it. Although every time I pass by, I look at her with interest. By the way, I just read the composition, there are tannins. So you can make tea. we need to ask our specialists about it. They know everything and will tell you. Thanks for your experience.

Tell me pliz about the leaves of garden strawberries and strawberries .. now they bear fruit. How to pick the right tea leaves? If they are torn off, will the growth of new berries continue or not? She's on the trail.will it multiply or will you have to buy new seedlings? It seems that her mother-in-law somehow reproduces herself by some kind of antennae or something .. how to do everything correctly?

Mrrr meow, I make strawberries at the end of August - September - October. At this time, most of all flavoring substances are accumulated in it. And in the recipe, I wrote what to do better when we process the beds after harvest. Then it will definitely not be damaged. Just yesterday and today, I cut the mustache off the strawberry. The leaves are huge because of good mulching. But I am in no rush because there are many other tea material. The turn will come to strawberries. And how to answer you correctly about whether it is now possible to cut, I do not know, because I am a young gardener. We must wait for the more experienced.

[lappl1]

lappl1, thank you for explaining so promptly and profitably))) and does the granulated tea break down into small particles when brewing? I do not like to catch tea leaves in a cup)))

[Mrrr meow]

Mrrr meow, (but I want a simple human name), I'm in 2014. I made leaf tea from apricot in the summer, the color of the infusion is light, I like to add it when brewing to cherry plum and plum. cherries. In the fall I made a granulated apricot, here the aroma is rich and the color when brewed, like an apple tree. It has a good diuretic effect.
If the tea is prepared correctly, the tea will not crumble.

[Mrrr meow]

Mrrr meow, decays. But for this there are strainers. And I do not recommend brewing in a cup. You won't be able to brew well. Better in a teapot or tea maker. Tea, which is not prepared in a meat grinder, but in a granulator, does not disintegrate. For a homemade tea maker, this is an unreal luxury.

[Dilara]

Dilara, an interesting suggestion! I'm also going to read about the mullah's grass. I think I have one, they planted it on purpose!

[Alla]

Alla,

but I want a simple human name

I laugh ... that's why I took this nickname. Warm. And the name.
Mrrr meow,

I do not like to catch tea leaves in a cup

And I love small. Brews better normally.

Here is an interesting material about forest and meadow geraniums.

I remembered I have geranium oil, very fragrant. The smell is pleasant, but a little haunting (oil smell). I opened the refrigerator before, well, I think what stinks? (stood in the door in a container) And then I figured out this geranium. I usually have several different oils.

[Alla]

Here is an interesting material about forest and meadow geraniums.

Alla, thanks, read. It turns out that I have a meadow geranium. Confuses her strongly medicinal properties. We must wait for the verdict of Veronica and Lina.

[Mrrr meow]

Mrrr meow, decays. But for this there are strainers. And I do not recommend brewing in a cup. You won't be able to brew well. Better in a teapot or tea maker. Tea, which is not prepared in a meat grinder, but in a granulator, does not disintegrate. For a homemade tea maker, this is an unreal luxury.

I'm trying to read the whole thread and in one post you wrote that tea made from whole leaves (without a meat grinder and without twisting) turned out to be darker and richer .. so which method do you prefer? At first, I got into a meat grinder ... and now I'm thinking about a leaf ... and so that it doesn't take up a lot of space, can I crush the leaves a little after drying? I was really confused and I don't know which method is better to choose ..
And in one of the messages you wrote about some kind of rock assistant .. this is how and in what cases can you use it? Where to read ... otherwise it is not realistic to re-read all the pages of the branch .. and time is running out)))

[Mrrr meow]

in one post you wrote that tea made from whole leaves (without a meat grinder and without curling) turned out to be darker and richer

Mrrr meow, I did not write that it turns out to be darker and more saturated. I wrote that it turns out to be dark and rich. I even know what post you are talking about - the answer is "200 on page 11. Here is a quote from it:

14. I made some tea. Wonderful tea turned out! Taste - baked pear color - dark, saturated, aroma too.

Still, I prefer granulated tea. He is better for me in all respects.

And in one of the messages you wrote about some kind of rock assistant .. this is how and in what cases can you use it? Where to read ... otherwise it is not realistic to re-read all the pages of the branch .. and time is running out)))

Mrrr meow, you can help yourself to crush the leaves with a rolling pin. That's the whole secret. And this is written throughout the entire topic. I don’t remember where.

It is strange that no one mentions this herb, it is positioned here as tea herb.

I have been collecting meadow geranium for a long time. But I didn't even think about fermentation. Thanks for the tip. I mow it with a small scythe, otherwise it is inconvenient to tear. Usually it is covered with a carpet. Here is a photo from the last trip.

And we have not seen this, maybe only single plants. Didn't understand whether you can make tea from forest geranium or not?

[niamka]

niamka, Dilara wrote that they made such tea. I think you need to cook to understand.

I have been collecting meadow geranium for a long time.

Zachary, what did you do with her then? Did you take it as a medicine or as a tea?

Then you can try to do it. This geranium is in the forest.

[Natasha]

Natasha, need to try. And I have a lot of it in the meadow. But it rains periodically. You need to wait for dry weather and try to do it. Now I'm going to check on my geranium.

I read about meadow geranium. Well, it's risky like tea. Many people are prone to thrombosis. If pharmacists spoke up, it would be better.

[Radushka]

If pharmacists spoke up, it would be better.

Radushka, Veronica wrote to us a lot about the preservation of the medicinal properties of paramed herbs last year. after fermentation, the medicinal properties are significantly reduced. I wrote yesterday that we will wait for specialists. Veronica will definitely answer. She's just a pharmacist.

[Ludmila]

Ludmila, I brewed a grape here yesterday. So I drank three cups (I brewed one portion three times), and I wrote out (sorry), two liters, at least

Something my leaves did not curl well. I twist, they unwind back. Maybe underwhelmed? Written at about 12 o'clock. I kept it even longer. Then two days in the freezer and unwound in preparation for fermentation.

[Redhead]

Something my leaves did not curl well.

RedheadWhich plant leaves? Anything can be. you need to crumple them after the freezer, you can help yourself with a rolling pin. And still, garden growers are so difficult to twist. The main thing is that they absolutely darken from the juice, then, if they are tightly placed on fermentation under oppression, they will not go anywhere, they will be fermented.

Maybe underwhelmed? Written at about 12 o'clock. I kept it even longer.

Maybe they didn't do it. There is no place of residence in your profile. Maybe your weather is too damp? Then you need to dry it up to 2 days. Did you determine the readiness of a leaf for processing by squeezing a handful of leaves? The drying time is a conditional value that depends on many conditions. It is important to check the wiltedness of the leaves by squeezing them.
Read the recipe carefully again. There, information is added about creasing and kneading the leaves. And how to check if the leaves have wilted. And a lot of photos.

[Radushka]

Lyudmila, I brewed a grape here yesterday. So I drank three cups (I brewed one portion three times), and I wrote out (sorry), two liters, at least

Radushka, you see what an effect! This is cool! Alla also praised grape tea very much. He says that it has a very beneficial effect on the body. Do it more to heal in winter.

How many years have simply dried various herbs and leaves. This year I remembered that somewhere, once I read about fermentation of leaves for tea. I decided to search the Internet ...... FOUND !!! Now I think why such a clever idea did not enter my head last year ... How many trees were cut and uprooted in the garden that year

All! I gathered my courage and took a packet of apple tree leaves. I'll try to make tea.Bless me! And advise what kind of seagulls to make for the first time? I looked at the method of freezing without withering with a whole leaf.

[Valentine]

Valentine,

I looked at the method of freezing without withering with a whole leaf.

laziness is our everything Then tell me what happened? I have a cherry leaf, even well dried, gives a decent amount of liquid after freezing. Yesterday I had to ventilate well before twisting.

It's hot and there hasn't been any rain for a month. We live like in the desert! I think to wash the leaves or something - very dusty

Of course I wanted to twist it through a meat grinder. But there is no time for that yet. The kids came to visit. I would like to nurse my granddaughter.

[Valyushka]

All! I gathered my courage and took a packet of apple-tree leaves. I'll try to make tea. Bless me! And advise what kind of seagulls to make for the first time? I looked at the method of freezing without withering with a whole leaf.

Valyushka, good luck! I have no right to bless, but I will hold my fists for your tea.
By the way, I do not advise you to skip the withering procedure, even if it seems to you that you are dry. I removed this harmful information from the recipe a couple of weeks ago. It is necessary to knock down! Well, and then to make it easier to process, it is better to freeze them.

I think to wash the leaves or something - very dusty

If the leaves are dirty, then, of course, it is better to wash them, then dry them, and then wither. well, put it in the freezer. Then, when the kids leave, you will make tea. And you can do it together with the children. Let them join and help mom.

Hello girls! So I came home and brought a bunch of raw materials from strawberries, cherries, roses, apple trees, currants, and irgi. I want to upset that I just did not do it with him, dry, does not want to twist. Three times she began to twist ..., and dried, and froze, and moistened, nothing helps! Fermented for a long time, about 30 hours, because it is dry, does not smell ... that means it does not ferment. At first I wanted to throw it away, but still decided to fry it, now it's in the oven, it smells. What happens?

[Lucilia]

about 30 hours, because dry

Lucilia, Hi! Well, first of all, you would have frozen them longer - at least 3 - 4 days. Then the steel would be softer. Secondly, apparently, your meat grinder does not want to process them - such a special one. Thirdly - 30 hours for garden plants is a lot. You make this tea loose. Look in the links for Zechariah's method of shocking leaves for fermentation. Maybe this tea will suit you better.

Hey everyone.
Take in your ranks.
I found a Temko in May - I'm sitting reading ... I made tea - I liked it, only I live in the city - you won't find leaves ...
Girls, I need advice. I found out that white mulberry and walnut leaves lower blood sugar levels. But I just can't decide, just dry them, or ferment? So that they do not lose their properties. Tell me please.

[s_vet_lanochka]

s_vet_lanochka, Svetlana, we accept with pleasure! Enjoy your tea!

Girls, I need advice. I found out that white mulberry and walnut leaves lower blood sugar levels. But I just can't decide, just dry them, or ferment? So that they do not lose their properties. Tell me please.

Svetlana, please read the whole recipe carefully again. I added a lot of information a couple of weeks ago. And the list of links too, read it. There are answers to your questions. In short, fermentation reduces the medicinal properties of plants. So, if you want to get a drug, then you need to dry, as herbalists advise. We make a delicious drink, not a medicine, although it also has benefits. But not the one you are counting on.

lappl1, I read about cooking several times. The leaf vein did not crunch. I wilted strawberries and cherries. When crushing, they straightened for the first time, I still left it to crumple. Then they became better, but all the same, those that crumpled slowly straightened up.
I live in the Krasnodar Territory.The weather was warm, sunny, laid under a canopy on trays and cotton towels. Just afraid to leave it for more than a day. And how much can you leave to dry?

So, in general, the leaves darkened after the freezer and twisting, then I put them under oppression. After the oven is finished, they dry out. They smell good. I could not resist and after cooling from the oven to the teapot I added a few leaves to the black sheet.

Another question is how many of them can be dried in a bag, otherwise I hung it up yesterday and think, but the smell will not go away like that.

[Redhead]

I live in the Krasnodar Territory. The weather was warm, sunny, laid under a canopy on trays and cotton towels. I'm just afraid to leave it for more than a day. And how much can you leave to dry?

Redhead, you are very warm. Even in cooler areas you can not dry on the street... Indoor only. This process should not go through quickly, otherwise, the leaves will either dry out, or will not wither evenly. Only in the house vyalte! I can't tell you how much is the maximum! You have your own climate, I have my own! Test by squeezing the leaves into a ball.

how many of them in a bag can be dried, otherwise I hung it up yesterday and think, but the smell will not go away like that.

The smell won't go away, don't worry! If everything is done correctly, then it will return later during dry fermentation. How much should it hang? I don’t know how much! Honestly! Different weather, different climate! Sometimes it dries up in the breeze in a day, and sometimes it hangs for a week. You need to watch for a dry rustle. And when crushed, the granules broke, and did not smear or crumble.

Red-haired, sometimes it turns out to dry more than a day, depending on what the weather is, try to do it in twists, so quickly, and dry in bags for at least 2-3 days, also depends on the weather. Last year we had a cold, rainy summer, so I, like that fool with a bag, dragged around with these twisted bags, it was impossible to hang it on the street at all, the heater was constantly working practically.

If the leaves are dirty, then, of course, it is better to wash them, then dry them, and then wither. well, and put it in the freezer. Then, when the kids leave, you will make tea. And you can do it with the children. Let them join and help mom.

I have some kind of a misunderstanding with pear leaves .. on the back side there is some kind of velvety coating, white-transparent, and when you hold it with your finger, this coating rolls into balls and fingers become sticky .. what is it? Is this normal for pear leaves? Tear such leaves and should they be washed from plaque?

[Mrrr meow]

Is this normal for pear leaves? Tear such leaves and should they be washed from plaque?

Mrrr meow, no, This not normal neither for pears nor for other leaves! Such leaves should definitely be washed properly. Or maybe look for another pear.

I have some kind of a misunderstanding with pear leaves .. on the back side there is some kind of velvety coating, white-transparent, and when you hold it with your finger, this coating rolls into balls and fingers become sticky .. what is it? Is this normal for pear leaves? Tear such leaves and should they be washed from plaque?

Isn't that aphid?

what is it?

Isn't that aphid?

Here I will not answer! I am not familiar with garden diseases. This should be asked in the garden topic. They know everything there. or in our gazebo.

lappl1, thanks for the tips. Already at home, the leaves wither the rest. Since the rains started. I put plastic mesh boxes in which we usually store potatoes, spread the towels and spread the leaves evenly. I just have a high humidity lady. Now it's more or less, but in winter it's just awful. We tried too hard with the tightness of the house and the thickness of the walls.

Elena kadiewa, thanks for the advice.

I hope to get the hang of it and it will turn out well. The first batch is encouraging. It smells awesome. Even when added to black tea, the aroma is very pronounced. I left the rest for later. To impress as written in the recipe)

[Redhead]

thanks for the tips. Already at home, the leaves wither the rest. Since the rains started.

Redhead, to your health! And even without rain, dry in the house or on the veranda, if there is one. It is better to turn on the heater in the house so that the excess moisture is gone than to overhear the leaves!
We are pleased with your impressions of tea. It means that everything is going well for you. And it will be even better!
Good luck to you !

Isn't that aphid?

This year we have a lot of currant bushes and different trees affected by aphids ((as luck would have it ... but I picked only those leaves from trees that were clean on the other side ... but on pear trees, even on clean leaves on the back side closer to the tail, such a velvety plaque ... I chose the cleanest and with a minimum amount of this plaque .. Or even such a plaque is impossible if the tree is affected?
Damn .. I've already put these leaves for withering

[Mrrr meow]

Mrrr meow, you can look at this plaque with a magnifying glass. If aphid, then it will be visible.

Well, I came only to Moscow! About meadow geranium. The main thing is that it is used as an astringent, hypotensive, hemostatic. I think that you can add as a component to something else. But be careful, she is a strong allergen, if an ulcer, gastritis, thrombophlebitis - also carefully. Although during fermentation and drying above 100 degrees. properties change, but everything will not go away. If the disease is serious, I do not recommend it. And her smell is still peculiar, for an amateur. But the tea will work. Yes, if you decide to make tea, then drink not constantly, but intermittently.

[Veronica]

Veronica, Thank you!