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

[Hope]

I’m already looking out the window, and is it possible to rip something off for tea, but alas, the snow has not completely melted, damp, gray.

Hope, nothing, a little left to wait!

Last year I planted the roots of Ivan-Chai, there is no patience that will be .......

And I'm just planning to plant. However, I'm not sure that they will take root in our steppe. You will then share whether yours took root.

As I add everything, I will take a picture and show you.

Fine! I will wait!

Try it, very nice tea

yes, I will definitely try.

By the way, I somehow forgot it in the oven (and I remembered it an hour after the last stirring) and it was slightly baked to dark brown and turned out to be tastier and richer in color.

And so it was with Ivan-tea. At first I wanted to throw it away, then I removed the frankly burnt granules, and drank all the tea with pleasure. Indeed, it turns out to be tastier. Therefore, later I added the "frying" method to the recipe. And since then I fry all the teas.

And interestingly, all these teas are best drunk or completely sugar-free.

I agree, it's better not to drink our tea with sugar. I also wrote about this in the Ivan-tea recipe. It would be necessary to add to this one.

I agree, it's better not to drink our tea with sugar. I also wrote about this in the Ivan-tea recipe. It would be necessary to add to this one.

Now what to do if ...:

[Yuri K]

Now what to do if ...:

Yuri K, yes it is tasteless with sugar - sugary! How many times have I tried - no, it does not go ... He is self-sufficient. Sugar kills all the uniqueness. Not tasty and that's it.
And with sugar, if unbearable, you can drink Chinese.

[lappl1]

lappl1, well, at least crack it (about yourself), I can’t drink tea or coffee without sugar ((I’ve come across "autumn tea" here, on the topic)) I read about astringency, this is mine! It can be and with sugar it will probably be! ))

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, well, of course, it's a matter of taste. I can't drink coffee without sugar. And tea is calm. Although it could with sugar. And our tea didn't work with sugar.

I came across "autumn tea" here, on the topic))

yes, yes ... we have such tea. Olya posted the recipe. I didn’t have time to try to cook it - I left for a place without cypress ... So I can’t say anything about the "autumn" one made of yellowed and red leaves. But I really like late summer and September Ivan tea. I always tried to do it to the maximum. It is much richer than May and summer. So try it.
See also my recipes for "Fluffy" and "White-pink" willow tea. For me, these are the strongest and tartest. very decent tea.

Ivan-tea "White-pink" (from the tops) (lappl1)

Ivan-tea "Fluffy" (from immature seed bolls) (lappl1)

[lappl1]

lappl1, I have already read about white-pink before, very curious! We have a similar nature, Orenburg is located on the border with Kazakhstan))) I saw Cyprus only closer to Bashkiria, I will try to seize the moment, but I think it will hardly work. Most likely, we will collect during the summer, it is good that I found the autumn theme, I drew conclusions that it is not necessary to calculate the pre-flowering and the beginning of the color

About sugar in tea. Tea can be drunk tea can be eaten, such as with a sandwich. For a whole year I drank without sugar, it was very tasty in a bite with candy or jam. And once on the road I took a thermos with tea and drank with a sweet sandwich. And I really liked it. So it's a matter of taste, and our tea in any form is better than store tea.And in terms of astringency, fluffy and white pink are in the first place. I didn't do the autumn one.

[Zachary]

Zachary, WOW !!!! This is the packaging !!! Stunned !!!
It seems to me that you organized the production of tea. I'm right?
What's the tea inside?

It seems to me that you organized the production of tea. I'm right?
What's the tea inside?

This is still a long way off, it's just text. Since option

[Yuri K]

We have a similar nature, Orenburg is located on the border with Kazakhstan)))

Yuri K, no, we have different nature and weather. I live near Alma-Ata, in the foothills of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. We have a completely different climate than yours. But somewhere in the mountains, Ivan tea is growing. You also need to try to find it. Last year it didn't work out, maybe this year luck will smile on us? I wish you the best in your search for fireweed. It's worth it.

About sugar in tea. Tea can be drunk tea can be eaten, such as with a sandwich. For a whole year I drank without sugar, it was very tasty in a bite with candy or jam. And once on the road I took a thermos with tea and drank with a sweet sandwich. And I really liked it.

Nadyushich, Nadia, that's for sure - the taste and color ... But it doesn't matter - with sugar or not - the main thing is that we have tea, and sugar is the tenth thing. If only it was delicious!

And in terms of astringency, fluffy and white pink are in the first place. I didn't do the autumn one.

Nadyusha,

This is still a long way off, it's just text.

I see .... Well, you can do it. I'm sure !

Since option

Great option! Is there more? Show me if you can ...

Here is already dried tea with additives. I haven't brewed it yet, let it dry for at least a month.

[Hope]

Hope, very nice tea! Thanks for showing us! Then please tell us what it tastes like.

I nevertheless brewed it, the color is beautiful, the taste is sweet (I caught a cold and I do not feel much taste and smell either). Let him lie down and I'll do a photo shoot for him in a transparent cup with a pile of dry tea poured next to it, as many people do here. I'm making pity.

Oh, I accidentally saw Lyudmila's message in the right column! I don't receive any mail at all!
I read now and laugh ... at all of us, crazy, at ourselves! I just had snow from the site, and I endlessly run to the place where Ivanushka was planted - did it come up? And I understand that it's very early, but pulls there like a magnet!
Sugar ... sugar ... NO! Our tea should be drunk without sugar! Sugar mutes every taste! Therefore, many people drink sweet coffee. Then the coffee bitterness is inaudible.
Of course, this is a matter of taste and habit. Once, in a past life, I also drank only sweet drinks. And then she got married. And my husband showed me the difference (and I, in revenge, taught him to have strong coffee)
I planted more black currants! I ask the seller not about the quality of the berries, but about whether she sheds leaves after fruiting or not? They look at me with wild eyes. I have to explain that the leaves are more important to me than berries.
Lyudochka, be sure to make a mojito! He's amazing when cold! Simple - a godsend!

the only tea that, having tasted once, they bought all at once. I barely managed to leave a jar for myself

I add a little geranium. Literally a couple of pellets per cup. Bitters me if more. But, the color is amazing. And if the bitterness is light, then it is exquisite.
Remember, I wrote about the whole leaf pear on May 1? It is drunk by my daughter-in-law, who is a nursing mother. I am very satisfied.

Sugar ... sugar ... NO! Our tea should be drunk without sugar!

No, no. But today I received a parcel from Elena Borisenok, and I drank the first brew with sugar. To say that I am satisfied is to say nothing! I didn’t expect such a taste, but more on that much later, when I try all the kinds sent and emotions settle down! There will be photos

[Yuri K]

Yuri K,

[Hope]

I nevertheless brewed it, the color is beautiful, the taste is sweet (I caught a cold and I don't feel much taste and smell either). Let him lie down and I'll do a photo shoot for him in a transparent cup with a pile of dry tea poured next to it, as many people do here.I'm making pity.

Hopeof course the tea is not yet ripe. Let it lie down. And then show us it in all its beauty and deliciousness.

I read now and laugh ... at all of us, crazy, at ourselves! I just had snow from the site, and I endlessly run to the place where Ivanushka was planted - did it come up? And I understand that it's very early, but pulls there like a magnet!

Radushka, oh, I would also run to Vanechka. In Russia, as soon as the snow melted, I constantly ran to him, although I knew that he would not appear before May. so look at the end of April, or even in May.

Sugar ... sugar ... NO! Our tea should be drunk without sugar! Sugar mutes every taste! Therefore, many people drink sweet coffee. Then the coffee bitterness is inaudible.

Radushka,

I ask the seller not about the quality of the berries, but about whether she sheds leaves after fruiting or not? They look at me with wild eyes. I have to explain that the leaves are more important to me than berries.

who is talking about what, and lousy about the bath - tea about leaves ...

Lyudochka, be sure to make a mojito! He's amazing when cold! Simple - a godsend!

Radushka, I will definitely do ... Do not even hesitate. Everything is there for him.

Remember, I wrote about the whole leaf pear on May 1? It is drunk by my daughter-in-law, who is a nursing mother. I am very satisfied.

Nope, I don't remember ... But I agree with your daughter-in-law. I love pear ...

No so no

Yuri Khow accommodating!

But today I received a parcel from Elena Borisenok, and I drank the first brew with sugar. To say that I am satisfied is to say nothing! I didn’t expect such a taste, but more on that much later, when I try all the kinds sent and emotions settle down! There will be photos

HURRAH!!!! I am so glad that you tried the correct Ivan-tea, and even from Borisenok !!! Yuri, Congratulations ! We are looking forward to reports and photos.

Borisyonok, Helen, kitty, thank you for making the person happy.

Yuri, congratulations! We are looking forward to reports and photos.

No, I can't resist Here is a small report!
I look at the site of notifications about parcels today, there is, a postal parcel came to my office from the wonderful person Elena! Running there, running back, fantasizing between running, what if what I took for the spirit of silage will be here? What if I just don't understand the taste of this tea? In general, the point is, I rip open the mail package and just freeze with surprise ... SMELL, like in a fairy tale! The prune-compote-pear-woody aroma just filled the room, honestly! I almost fainted!

Okay, I think, let's see what happens next ... I already know how expensive some types of these teas are, for their time-consuming process of preparation and collection, and what do I see? I'm just in a stop from such a gift for tasting, such a variety!
1. Ivan-tea collection in July 15th year.
2. White pink (tops of peduncles) 16th year
3. Ivan-tea + cherry leaf
4. "White fluff" (from unripe seed pods)
5. Bonus tea from the Forest Geranium.

And the aroma in the room continues to work! Requires, "let's brew, what are you looking at?" Well, what can I say ... I went to brew, gathered my kids to the table in 30 minutes, and let's take a sample! My daughter liked it, my son too, but there is no question about me !!!

Do not pay much attention to the box, it is for the composition, so that it would be clear that in our cups it languishes in anticipation of tasting
Huge Elena bow to you from our family !!! I wouldn’t taste the REAL, man-made Ivan tea - perhaps I would have lost interest in searching in my land, but now excuse me, NO !!!

[Yuri K]

Yuri K,

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, have a nice tea party for the whole family!
How wonderful that the girls who sent us the packages gave us the opportunity to taste the real taste of the wonderful Ivan tea!
I Olga Emerald I remember every time I brew
Olyayayayayaya Thank you!

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, Yuri !!! I am glad that the Tea was to your taste! I am glad that you and your loved ones enjoyed it! And most of all I am glad that our regiment has arrived and not gone !!! Now I do not doubt for a minute that 160 km will not be an obstacle for Vanya's collection! And already there are other leaflets for additives, I hope, closer. Enjoy your Tea Party !!!

[Elena]

Thank you again, Elena! Yes, many thanks to everyone here, the good nature of this forum conquers!
But on the forest geranium I have despondency, it does not grow in my area, it's a shame! True, I have not tried it yet, but I think the taste will be no worse than Ivanka!

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, very happy about you!
I am doubly glad that they understood, tasted and checked out our tea.
Lena-kitty, lowest bow for the package! Clever Lenochka!

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, that's the same ... Otherwise, we would be worn out, waiting for the report.
How glad I am that our tea won you over. I am sure that you will now do everything to start

...to search in their area

I wish you a pleasant journey in search of fireweed.

But on the forest geranium I have despondency, it does not grow in my area, it's a shame! True, I have not tried it yet, but I think the taste will be no worse than Ivanka!

Yuri K, don't be discouraged about geraniums. Ivan tea is the King among teas.

YuriThank you so much for such a joyful report on receiving and tasting the gift. And for the photo - special thanks! Very nice ! I wish you to have the same delicious tea. This is not difficult. The main thing is to follow the recipe and advice of experienced ones!

Good evening! And this is a pear from a stash in the freezer. Almost black, fermented.

Added Sunday 26 March 2017 04:15 PM

And this is already dry. Smells like dried pears.

I was thinking here recently, I’ll ask a question. You are trying to ferment all teas, not only fireweed)) Who has not tried to create a blackberry leaf for tea? Didn't find it on the forum, but I want to try

Who has not tried to create a blackberry leaf for tea?

I didn't do it separately, I added it to the mix, so-so. Raspberries are better.

Raspberries are better.

Well, raspberries are raspberries, chemicals from all over the garden area and the rest absorbs)) And I'm thinking about wild blackberries, growing along the banks and undergrowth))

[Yuri K]

Yuri KHere are links to reviews on blackberries, this is what was found on a quick basis.
1. https://Mcooker-enn.tomathouse.com/index.php@option=com_smf&topic=389380.0
2. https://Mcooker-enn.tomathouse.com/index.php@option=com_smf&topic=389380.0
3. https://Mcooker-enn.tomathouse.com/index.php@option=com_smf&topic=389380.0
4. https://Mcooker-enn.tomathouse.com/index.php@option=com_smf&topic=389380.0

[Natalo4-ka]

Natalo4-ka, Thank you!!! Of course, I would have searched for a long time myself for sure))

[Hope]

Good evening! And this is a pear from a stash in the freezer. Almost black, fermented.

Hope, oh, what a beauty !!! Thanks for the great photos!

Who has not tried to create a blackberry leaf for tea? Didn't find it on the forum,

Of course, I would have searched for a long time myself for sure))

Yuri KThere are two references to blackberries on the first page in the Recipe Notes in the list of tea herbs. Take a look at Notes. There are a lot of useful and interesting links to the posts of the topic.
This is a screenshot of the first page of the recipe where the Notes are posted:



You can also search for the necessary information if you enter the right word into the search engine on the forum.
This is a screenshot of the search results on the forum - I wrote "blackberry tea" in the search engine and I was given a bunch of answers from the topic (the picture is the beginning of this list):



Natalo4-ka, dear, thanks for the help to Yuri!
Very, very glad to see you.

[Natalo4-ka]

This Natalo4-ka, did not receive a teacher for a long time apparently? Calmed down!
Remind me? : sk-izm: unsubscribe, girl! ...

Oh, Granny, don't hit. I’m here, all the time I was sitting under the table, I didn’t run to dances, and I didn’t bloom (even though it’s spring)
I sit knitting on the sly.

And I, devuli, tried to pour kombucha with our tea. How much I like the result. And I liked Donushka, we drink a 3-liter jar with her a day, just barely has time to mature. And this is in winter. And it looks like summer, you need to start a couple more jars.

Lyudochka, thanks)

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, I made from forest blackberries last season. The labor expended on collecting the leaves (and bloodied hands) is not worth it. Raspberries are better.
Why do you think that there is chemistry in garden raspberries? For example, I do not cultivate my garden with anything that cannot be eaten, so to speak.And I live in such an area that even in the middle of the largest forest in the region, I think, there is no so-called environmentally friendly plant. The ecology is "bad" everywhere now. Precipitation-water is a universal solvent. And what does not dissolve, it will bring in the form of a suspension

[Radushka]

Radushka, yes, I, in general, call chemistry the same fertilizers of non-organic origin, sprayers from pests and so on. Perhaps you yourself do not use it, but the neighbors surround everyone.In this sense, all the same smelly outside the city, the rivers still win

Added Monday, 27 Mar 2017 08:15 AM

Yuri K, there are two links to blackberries on the first page in the Recipe Notes in the list of herbs for tea. Take a look at the Notes. There are a lot of useful and interesting links to the posts of the topic.

I'm sorry ... I'm bespectacled, I'm forgivable I'm kidding of course

outside the city, the rivers still win

Perhaps by your rivers ... and outside your city. I laugh ... our rivers have long since turned into streams with petrol-solar water. And the bulk of the factories are located outside the territory of "places with a large population." So, another big question is where the ecological situation is better. Look, world scientists say that our Chernobyl has become such a zone.
Nevermind! When we buy milk from the store, we are all buying an environmentally unclean product. Because the animals are fed with industrial feed.
Okay, this is not a topic that has the right to be considered HERE. You can raise it in the Tea Gazebo if you wish.
Here is only about tea! Yes, Lyudochka?

[Radushka]

Radushka, I agree, will not breed But I'm old school, I will stick to my opinion, although if you look at the reality - then you are undoubtedly right!

Blackberry was added 50%. As an experiment, when I did different mixes with the leaves of the red-fruited mountain ash. Moreover, this mix was the most successful (delicious).
And so 5-20% in mixes. You can collect a lot of it in the forest.
It is necessary to look at the records like the case is another option 70% blackberry and 30 mixture (apple raspberry currant cherry viburnum bird cherry strawberry mountain ash pear rose hips irga).

You can collect a lot of it in the forest and very easily. Just put on gloves.
Although raspberries (leaves) in the same forest are easier to collect.

[Radushka]

Here is only about tea! Yes, Lyudochka?

Radushka, nothing, and HERE can be about the chemicals and other treatments of our races. After all, we then make tea from them.
I never handle plants with anything. In the Russian village, none of the neighbors cultivated them either - they saved themselves with the birds - in the winter they all fed them intensively, and in the season they destroyed all the pests. And mulching and green manure allowed to get rid of garden pests.
In my 4 years, for example, 20 apple trees have not produced a single worm apple.
And here there are few birds. But over the winter they attracted them with feeders. I hope that in a couple of years I will have a lot of birds. And the neighbors cultivate their trees in the spring. But there are few neighbors. And their gardens are far from my site. But there are many abandoned cottages. I collected leaves there last year.
To be honest, I don't really bother about this. You, Radushka, are right - we get much more chemistry from industrially produced products.

[Hope]

Hope, oh, what a beauty !!! Thanks for the great photos!

Thank you!

And about rewriting, no one will say anything? In the search I tried to search, there is no information It seems that I ... in absentia turn into a caterpillar ...

about census

I haven't even heard that! Look, is there any tannins in there, is it worth bothering at all?
Congratulations on joining the track regiment! but you haven't started doing this yet ...

but you haven't started doing this yet ...

What are we talking about !!! But my thoughts are already in the process!

That's good! Honestly, good!

But my thoughts are already in the process!

Here is what they write: "Repis or wild currant is a shrub that was introduced to Europe from North America at the beginning of the 18th century. There, currants grew over a vast territory without human care for it."

In theory, since it is almost a currant, there should be tannin!

[Yuri K]

Yuri K, as I understand it, the crib is like a golden currant. Don't bother. It won't make tea

Well, yes ... the only thing is to observe the drying temperature in order to preserve the aroma.
Radushka-t. That is, more like red and white? Well then, just to increase the mass of collected leaves!

"Wild currant is a powerful shrub with a height of 1 to 3 meters, which is resistant to both heat, drought and frost, dust, smoke, less susceptible to pests and diseases.
The census leaves look like small three-lobed gooseberry leaves, and the medium-sized berries resemble a mix of currants and unripe gooseberries. In autumn, the green plates become bright - red and yellow shades appear on the leaf.
Large and bright yellow flowers of the census have a pleasant aroma, due to this they attract bees. Blooms in late May.
This similarity between the wild plant and other crops has given rise to the misconception of the wild currant as a hybrid breed, although the plant is the original species.

Medium sized wild currant berries. They have a long, withered calyx and are yellow to black in color. The skin is quite dense, sourish in taste. The interior of the fruit is quite unusual. Reminiscent of a mixture of black and red currants and the sweetness of gooseberries.
Wild currant berries are used to prepare compotes, jams and preserves, and are also eaten raw. Rich in vitamins C and A, they are healthier than lemons, apricots, peaches and bell peppers. "

Added on Tuesday 28 Mar 2017 10:19 am

Perhaps I'll try to make something out of it. Well, if I change my mind, I will definitely pick up flowers for drying!