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

So, now I will dig out a mono-cherry and go and put it in a tea maker - I carefully read Irina's previous messages. I'll write it back later. My nose is a little more sensitive than average.
While writing, Ludmila has already sent a new message ... Luda, so much depends on water! We arrived in Moscow from the village - the tea is different! I was waiting for this, since in our village there is mineral water right in the well, everyone who comes to visit takes it with them in five-liter cans. There is a five-stage filter at home, the house is new, the pipes are plastic, but still the water is VERY different. And tea too. But it turned out good in the tea maker. Probably, I, too, like Irina, will forget about the usual teapot and even about the French press ...

[Valentine]

Girls, look what "dug" 🔗 e looking for a tea maker

Valentine, Thanks for the link . read it. Very interesting with tea labeling. It will have to be adopted for ours. Already copied the article.

[Veronica]

Luda, so much depends on water!

Veronica, yes, it is ... We have very hard water in the village. She ruined all her pots and teapots. In winter, freezing water saves - I make melt water. And sometimes in the summer we take it to the monastery. There is great water. If neighbors go for water, then they take us. We collect water only for tea ...

[Ludmila]

Ludmila, I was impressed by the geyser tea maker and the unusual teapot.

[Luda]

Luda, hard water is a disaster, that's for sure. In my previous life, that is, with my first husband, there was a house in a village in the Tver region. There was hard water! We also went so far as to melt the snow, since the place was very ecologically clean. And we lived there for 3 years, and the children were still of primary school age. For cooking in the winter snow, in the summer the key is of little strength by the pond. But now Lafa! Not water, a fairy tale! And what is interesting, the village is small, and the water in different corners is different. There are three water veins on our line of houses. So, on one of them we, our neighbors and two more houses. Water 10 points. Another vein - you can't drink water, only for technical purposes - a terrible taste. Nobody developed the third vein, it is inconveniently located. In the village, the electric kettle is 4 years old. Scale in any eye. So tea turns out there - an exhibition version.
It's called, I'm sitting at the computer working ...

I was also interested in the tefal kettle, but I found these reviews:
"A very dangerous kettle. Even a small leak can cause a short circuit, since water will go directly to the electrical heating circuit. In Europe, it was removed from the market more than 8 years ago."

"I want to warn all potential buyers. This kettle, like the BJ 100032, has a very dangerous design. At the bottom of the glass bulb there is a hole in the heating block, closed by a gasket. Any, even very small, inaccuracy in the assembly causes a leak directly to the circuit. This will lead to a short circuit. , explosion, etc. I was saved by the fact that the first time the water was poured, the kettle started to flow like a sieve. Therefore, there was no question of using it. "

now I'm thinking

[Valentine]

Valentine, but my link did not open on these articles. So I didn't read everything. Now she opened the teapots too. Indeed, beautiful! And unusual. And in general, there is so much about tea. In bookmarks on the computer identified. I will read everything. Thank you again.

I was also interested in the tefal kettle, but I found these reviews:

Damn ... But everything started well ...

The experiment continues. I brewed the cherry. The whole house is surrounded by the scent of a cherry blossom tree ... In fact, the taste and aroma are stronger than in a regular teapot.No, of course, if you put 3 spoons per 200 ml of water in a regular one, then ... And then again 2 teaspoons per half liter. I'll burst today, probably ... I also want to taste the bird cherry ... I finished my cup of cherries. The taste is better, deeper, more stable.
Marina, I also read this review. Once upon a time it is not necessary. Someone is unlucky, but someone ... According to other reviews, people have been using this kettle for 8 years already. I decided to order it, because with other equipment I had the same - I will read reviews, I will find both positive and negative, only then I decide. While lucky, everything works. In the same review, they advise another teapot of the type of a tea maker, but I looked at it, this is not a tea maker even once, there is a different principle like that of a geyser. There are also tea makers from other companies, but they are more bulky and opaque. I also bought a slow cooker after reading negative reviews. It has been working for a year now, no problem.
So there is fifty-fifty, as with any technique in our time. Not a single superbrand will save you from completely shutting down the device after three days of use ... And yet, in this online store where I took it, this is not the first time I shop. When we moved, we ordered almost everything into the house - from the refrigerator to the microwave. There were no punctures. They assure that they check all the devices thoroughly. And I tend to believe them, based on my own experience.

The whole house is in the clouds of the scent of a blossoming cherry tree ...

Veronica, together with the tea maker you bought an aromatherapy unit ... and relaxation ... Class
And I completely agree about the technique. You need to take it in trusted stores. They usually value their reputation.

Luda, about aromatherapy - here you are! I sit at my computer, type text and periodically sniff a cup of cherry tea ... And it becomes so good, before my eyes summer, summer cottage, vegetable garden, and work somehow to the light bulb ... And in the kitchen the smell of cherry flowers continues to hover and her bones ...

So at the expense of technology, I also completely agree with you.
On Ozone I found Tefal BJ 100032 (with a discount for me for 1494 rubles), that is, the price is normal, and the review was confusing.
And I want aromatic tea ...
I would like to clarify with the user, Veronica, is the design of the teapot as terrible as they write in the reviews?

[Marina]

Marina, I've only had it since yesterday. I did not see anything so terrible in him. A tripod with a mesh at the top, inserted into the bottom of the recess in the middle of the flask. From above it is fixed in the lid, then the lid snaps into place. When poured into a cup, nothing falls off. And I don’t look at the danger. designs of kitchen appliances. It works, the right thing - and good!
Such a small gadget, compact. I like. And he is also good Ozone, if that - will change without problems.
Maybe it's just that someone who left a review was out of luck. And we will not be equal to Europe - they do not like us !!!

[Veronica]

Veronica, Thank you!
I will order and I will also drink aromatic cherry, raspberry and other teas.
Thanks to Lyudmila, I have prepared many different leaf teas, have not tried all types yet, have withstood ...

[lappl1]

lappl1, well, lana, lana ... I just got hooked on the Village one so that I can't tear myself away from him). I probably drink 10 cups a day!

there is no oven, which means you can't make tea anymore at home.

Anya, I have never dried tea in the oven, only in a frying pan with a thick bottom.
I didn't even try Ivan tea, I didn't drink bird cherry, mono teas are waiting for me, I will try and unsubscribe!

Galina, iron endurance! Do not try fireweed! But we all know, and you have all the joys ahead!

[paramed1,]

paramed1, accurate !!!! But I can also be on YOU

And I know what tastes better than fireweed tea! This is a tea made from fireweed with cherries. It so happened ... There was already brewed cold Cypriot tea, and the tea-maker was filled with the once brewed cherry. So I poured fireweed into a flask and drove through the cherries. Oh, well, beauty! Cherries mono this year turned out to be small, as in the village there are not very many cherries. Enough only for additives in the Village variants. But I will clean up the whole "not so" next year, that's for sure.And in the neighboring village I have already looked after the trees ...

Everything, I want a tea maker !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It remains to persuade her husband.

I actually don't need to persuade, just say "but there is still such a thing ..." our girls will say after testing. Soon after all new. year...

And yet, fireweed is good in itself, even without cherries or currants, they can be a friend. add teas, and fireweed is His Majesty CYPRUS! And now I think, how little I have!

is the design of the teapot so terrible as they write in the reviews? [/ quote

Of course, if a defective tea maker comes across, then a short circuit can happen. But any electrical appliance, if it is faulty, can give a short circuit - it does not stop us!

I have a tea maker for 5-6 years. I bought it on the Internet. I use it all day every autumn, winter, spring. Only rests in summer, when iced drinks are in use.
Right now I am writing, and she gurgles, prepares test tea from yoshta.

I believe that our tea will be better there, because there will be only steam, not hard water

Lyudochka, you're a little wrong about just a couple.
Water is poured into the flask of the tea maker, tea is poured into the strainer. Water boils on a thermoelement and in the form of steam rises along a tube into a tea strainer, the steam condenses on the tea and flows back into the flask of the tea maker. That is, all the same, the initially poured water does not go anywhere, so the quality of the water must be high (I use artesian purified water). Simply the taste, color and smell of the tea is enhanced by the repeated extraction of the tea delights by passing steam.

I report on tea from YOSHTA
The tea was prepared the day before yesterday from leaves lined with frost.
The color is golden brown, close to the color of not vigorously brewed black tea. The aroma is dim, slightly caramel, reminiscent of linden. The taste is neutral, mild. So far, the impression is that it will be a good basis for something very bright, such as cherries. I'll put it on for a month, then I'll try again and compare the impressions.

but I didn't want to offend my mother, she gave me this dish. Then little by little I replaced everything.

And I don’t replace or hide, much less throw it away. This is only a small part of what is left of the great-great-grandmother. I like to drink tea from old dishes. I grew up with her, where can I hide her?











Well, this is our solemn service, the coat of arms was put on plates and baked at the porcelain factory. I also love white dishes.

[Lena]

Lena, kubanochka, very beautiful sets !!!!!

[kubanochka]

Lena kubanochka, I am delighted! Very nice!

Lena, I wouldn't hide such dishes! Such beauty! (we will be simpler) True, there is a Madonna service - a real one from Germany, it is almost 60 years old! My grandfather served there and dad was born in Weimar, from there the dishes are taken out on holidays, and there is also a family heirloom - a dish that was presented to my dad for his birthday when he was 1 year old! Also very beautiful.

Helen, what beautiful dishes, delicate painting, thin walls - porcelain, for sure. How did your ancestors manage to preserve such a miraculous miracle, and even photographs? Question for a long answer, however. In a word, beauty.

Girls! Until we had an Internet, you wrote so many interesting things! And about the tea maker, and about yoshta, and about the dishes.

Lyudochka, you're a little wrong about just a couple.

Now everything became clear about this tea maker. I didn't see her in the eyes, only here I found out about her. This means that the main tea rule remains for a tea maker - you cannot make good tea without good tea and water. With tea everything is clear, but with water you will have to continue to work - freeze it or take it in the monastery.

I report on tea from YOSHTA

Ira, thanks and for the report on Yoshta. Now we will know that such tea can also be made. I think that he will still infuse and show his best side.

I just got hooked on Derevensky so that I can't tear myself away from him). I probably drink 10 cups a day!

Drink to your health, Tick that your soul asks for! And it will come to Ivan-tea!

[Veronica]

And I know what tastes better than fireweed tea! This is a tea made from fireweed with cherries.

Veronica, I can't even say - tastier or not, but the fact that for me it is equally magical tea is unambiguous! No wonder I couldn't help myself this year - at least a couple of handfuls, but added cherry leaves to the willow tea. I did that all August.

[Lena]

And I don’t replace or hide, much less throw it away. This is only a small part of what is left of the great-great-grandmother.

Lenawhat kind of dishes! It can be seen that from the category of extra class! It is a matter of great respect that, after so many generations, the dishes have reached our days in excellent condition. I was especially struck by your modest phrase:

the coat of arms was applied to plates and baked in a porcelain factory.

Is this the family crest? I don't know if I can ask you, but I really want to know more about it ...
Lenochka! Special thanks for the wonderful photos of this beauty. How I visited the museum!

[Ludmila]

Do you have black tea with pear? Usually the pear gives blackness and a unique taste.

Ludmila, yes, black tea with a pear, but its leaves were light green (the pear tasted very sweet), after drying, the tea turned out not dark, but when brewed it was very dark and the taste was sweet, very pleasant. Maybe the combination of different leaves gave such a taste. No tea is alike, it is impossible to make the same tea even if the composition is the same, but collected at different times.

[Galina Iv.]

Galina Iv., Check mark, tea reserves are impressive. So I’ll make the last tea and also put it out, however, in the process of preparation I have already distributed five liters of loose tea.

[Elena]

And nevertheless, the best tea is Ivan-tea, and better than Ivan-tea there can only be a lot of Ivan-tea, I am a bastard from it - tender, black, sweet!

Elena, I really want to try homemade Ivan-tea, I am not delighted with the store, maybe they sell something else under the guise of Ivan-tea. I like my fruit teas better.

[Alla]

Alla, any pear gives a very black tea, even if its leaves are light. I made tea from three varieties of pear this year - wild, common and some kind of cool neighbor's variety. All black! And, I agree, you never get the same tea. After all, the time of collection of the leaves, the weather in which they were collected, temperature, humidity, layer thickness during fermentation and drying also affect. There are many more to enumerate. But that makes it even more interesting. Every time you open tea and do not know what awaits you ...

[Check mark]

never dried tea in the oven, only in a frying pan with a thick bottom.

Check mark, I would be glad to be in a frying pan, but now I have an inductor stove and half of the dishes are not suitable for it. You bet on her not what she needs, she doesn't even think to turn on. Write me error. We'll have to change the dishes ...

I also just trudge from the village. It really turns out to be always different and when I open a box of tea, the first thing I do is close my eyes and smell like a toxicomaniac, and then I go to brew.
And fireweed, as it was rightly noted here, the king of teas - the EMPEROR - which cannot be compared in any way, especially if it was last year ..., hits right on the fell

I tried Ivan-tea today ... the aroma is certainly stronger than that of the Village, the color is lighter than that of the Village (where the pear does its job), but I also have the Village with Ivan-tea, so I even find it difficult to say which is tastier , from both bastard .... Different in taste, but both are so good that there are no words ...
I went to drink again

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I say ... we are maniacs

I say ... we are maniacs

Exactly. I noticed that I already drink store tea even at work. At work, I get along with chicory, since brewing is not convenient.And at home mmmmm
And yet, my husband noticed that my bags under my eyes were gone. Like this!
But I'm afraid that my preparations will not be enough before the start of the new season.

I tried ivan tea today ... the aroma is certainly stronger than that of the Village, the color is lighter than that of the Village

Well, with an initiative, Checkmark! And your tea is light due to the fact that it is leafy. Granular, very black. As in my photo.

And yet, my husband noticed that my bags under my eyes were gone. Like this! But I'm afraid that my preparations will not be enough before the start of the new season.

Natasha, great! And the edema also goes away (well, who has it).

And your tea is light due to the fact that it is leafy

yes, and put in a little, this is out of greed, yes, ivan I only have leaf tea, then it brewed and became quite normal, I couldn't wait - I brewed it and immediately drink it

Vodokhleba! It is necessary to save money, I brew three times.

The northern people have always been considered water-lovers, they probably warmed themselves in the cold with teas (ivan-teas)

Vodokhleby! It is necessary to save money, I brew three times.

Here it’s not even a matter of saving, but the fact that with the 3rd and 4th brewing, other useful substances are extracted, which during the 1st and 2nd do not have time to get into the tea.

Ladies, I am reporting) today I processed the last packages from the freezer, folded them, counted - it turned out 20.5 liters of tea ...)))))) And there are also raspberries and they promise a plus ...) I think, to peel off - not to peel off)