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

well, you and I have pumpkins to ripen on the vine

It means that I am inexperienced, I have only the Golden Pear and Hazelnut in my roots. Although there was still some, I will not say the name, because I had 10 varieties of 1 each. planted, next to each plate signed with an indelible marker .. After the first shower, the plates were all clean

I will show myself to you, while there are few people of us, otherwise I am shy))

such a tomato has grown, and not one

next to each there is a sign signed with an indelible marker .. After the first rainstorm, the signs were all clean

... Sveta, I wrote down in a notebook where the variety was, and then signed it on the pumpkins with a marker.

I will show myself to you, while there are few people of us, otherwise I am shy))

such a tomato has grown, and not one

You look great, but I will not dare to show myself, I am a pensioner.
And the tomato is also good, like the hostess. Sveta, and what is the weight? I had about 600 grams, but you have more.

[doubts about the vote]

Yeah, I see, I see the voting list

Girls, I'm with mine again doubts about the vote... Remember how in September-October were the votes distributed? Cherry is a favorite... Then, with a lag of 10 votes, raspberries, currants, apples, pears went. And in December everything went wrong. And I had the following thoughts.
Now, if at a time when I had not yet made fermented teas, I was asked which plants I like herbal tea the most, I would not hesitate to name currants and raspberries. This is what I thought when I started making fermented tea. Remember, I wrote that he disappointed me? From fresh leaves of currants and raspberries, tea turns out magic, but fermented (in my opinion) is inferior to cherries, for example.
And I think that those who have not yet made our tea are looking into our topic, because we write here around the clock. And in new messages on the right, our topic is constantly an eyesore. Out of curiosity, I would definitely drop by. And, having looked in, I would have voted precisely for currants and raspberries.
So, I think that the voting results are not objective. And there are fewer of those who made our tea than 136. This, in principle, does not upset me, but it does confuse me that the coolest cherry tea has left the leaders. And the apple and pear are generally outsiders. I would not like these teas to be ignored in the new season. In general, I did not put the question in the voting system that way. I should have written: "Fermented tea Which plants do you like best? "
What do you think about this?

I will show myself to you, while there are few people of us, otherwise I am shy))

Light, beauty, no words! And I don't want to look at a tomato, but at you ... Although a tomato is also a handsome man! Well done !

[Marina]

Marina, thank you In my humble opinion, pensioners look really cool! Because we are already starting to look at something else, and not who weighs how much and what he is wearing. So in vain ..
The tomato was one and a half kilograms, or rather 1525 grams. But this is certainly the largest, others on these bushes are 600-800 grams. I started to extract from this huge seed, and my mother stopped me. What, she said, are you going to do with such tomatoes? Will you pickle three of them in a bucket?
I really, from this one 6 cans (700 ml each) of salad spun and still ate it, ate it, barely ate it

[lappl1]

lappl1Thank you, Lyudochka!

[neighbor]

neighbor, Svetochka! I didn't understand ... why are you ashamed ?! Very much in vain. You look very good.
And the tomato is something!

I wrote down in a notebook where the variety is, and then signed on the pumpkins with a marker

And before the winter that I planted, I drew sketches of the beds in a notebook and painted everything.
And then I forgot this notebook where I put it, so I was in trouble !! It's good that I still found

[kubanochka]

kubanochka, thanks Lena!

[doubts about the vote]

Girls, I'm with mine again doubts about the vote........................ ............
And I think that those who have not yet made our tea are looking into our topic, because we write here around the clock. And in new messages on the right, our topic is constantly an eyesore. Out of curiosity, I would definitely drop by. And, having looked in, I would have voted precisely for currants and raspberries.
So, I think that the voting results are not objective. And those who made our tea less than 136. In principle, this does not upset me, but it does confuse me that the coolest cherry tea has left the leaders. And the apple and pear are generally outsiders. I would not like these teas to be ignored in the new season. In general, I did not put the question in the voting system that way. I should have written: "Fermented tea Which plants do you like best? "
What do you think about this?

I think that's the way it is. The title of the topic fades into the background, the poll is visible, and there is no word "fermented" in it. I will say more that if I had never made a fermenter. tea and did not understand the difference between it and just tea made from leaves, but I would like to support the vote, then I would have voted that way: currants or raspberries.

[neighbor]

neighbor, Sveta, you look good! Well done - what a tomato
I planned carrots, but things did not go further than plans, they dug up the main carrots without me. Some kind of bunch wilted in a glass and dried on the stove, so I'm thinking, where am I doing?
no carrots, probably threw them at the dacha! hostess

Thank you, Sveta. I have been expressing these doubts for a long time. Well, I could not believe that every day the voices of those who made our tea are added. The new season is coming soon, and everyone is voting. Yes, it’s a problem ... We need to contact the boss and change the question, otherwise it’s a shame for a cherry, an apple tree, a pear.

Girls, I'm again with my doubts about the vote

I feel it for a long time)
1-ivan-tea
2-raspberry
3-apple tree
I would vote like that now if I chose the 3 most-most fermented teas from all fermented teas

I would vote like that now if I chose the 3 most-most fermented teas from all fermented teas

Well, you can ... You burned your cherry. And the apple tree is in your top three ... She stood in these positions for a long time, until ...

And I want to say that we voted mainly at the very beginning of the "tea-making". The favorites were some sorts of tea. And then we all fell for it and began to make tea from ... from everything. We learned about new weed-leaves. I liked something more than what they initially voted for. And it is no longer possible to supplement or change your impression of tea. And then ... one answer is not enough for me personally. How to choose between strawberry, apple, cherry or barberry ?! And this is just an example. Because I like others too. Maybe we need to vote again before the tea harvest season begins? As a result of the drink, so to speak ...

So they raised the topic of voting ... For a long time, I also have this question hanging on my soul. Naturally, different methods of making tea produce different results. Yesterday, for example, a fermented meat grinder brewed raspberries with an apple tree. This is one taste. And the raspberry leaf and apple tree leaf, mixed and brewed together - is completely different. And this is only with a different twisting method. And from untreated, fresh leaves - the third taste. Yes, when heated, in any case, essential oils volatilize or change their structure, that is, the smell also changes. After all, that zhu dried dill, even at 40 degrees, loses that very dill smell. The same is true for currants and raspberries. And over time, I would vote differently. The tea changes as it stands. But then we do not just hibernate, but we are gaining intelligence. And we'll get ready for the new season.

Sveta, both were beautiful! Is the tomato indeterminate, of course? Standard ones won't grow like that ...

then ... one answer is not enough for me personally. How to choose between strawberry, apple, cherry or barberry ?!

Lena, there is not one answer, but 5. So there is a choice. And one more thing - I reset the vote in August. So, I cooled the first impulse with this.

Maybe we need to vote again before the tea harvest season begins? As a result of the drink, so to speak ...

The idea is great. This will have to be done. Maybe April-May? And to raise the question of fermented tea, without even questioning the word "leaves".

So they raised the topic of voting ...

Veronica, what do you suggest?

Luda, I propose, if there is such an opportunity, to re-vote, even if not everyone will do it, but already consciously, having spent months drinking tea and comparing tastes and aromas. It would be better in April, otherwise new people may appear, so that they can at least begin to understand immediately what to do first and what - in the second.

Here is a photo in the subject. Last batch of chokeberry cherries. The cherries were cut off from their beloved neighbors, who by the end of the season got used to everything ... And today I mixed this tea with fireweed. Needless to say, that's the whole description. Here is honey, and cherry gum, and the astringency of chokeberry! Why are there so few cherries in our village ???

I suggest, if possible, to re-vote,

Veronica, there is such an opportunity. I need to contact the Chief. I have already done this once - in August - all voting results were completely reset.

let not everyone do it, but already consciously,

Yes, that doesn't bother me either. But the results will be "correct".
Or maybe now reset the vote? in time for the new season the picture will become clear. I remember that during the last reset it took a very long time to add voices.
You just need to think over the wording of the question so as not to mislead those who want to vote.

[Veronica]

Needless to say, that's the whole description.

Veronica, the most accurate description! You couldn't imagine better!

Why are there so few cherries in our village ???

We also do not have very many, but, thank God, we have enough with Anyuta.

And yet - I reset the voting roll in August.

I didn't understand ... but where was I? I only voted once

Lena, the first voting did not last long - three weeks. Mistletoe suggested making it. I made. And then the people began to ask to add other plants. And many more said they would vote differently. Apparently, you just missed the first, and immediately got to the second.

I see .......... I got a vote ...

Luda, maybe just add the word "fermented" first? And the "leaves" cannot be removed, people can think about the fruits ...
That's it, I went to sleep, otherwise tomorrow I will go shopping. And the husband is already driving the car, here!

I see .......... I got a vote ...

Lenochka, nothing, in the new you will come off to the fullest ... I will specially beacon to you in a personal so that you do not miss

And the "leaves" cannot be removed, people can think about the fruits ...

Agree !
Good night girls! All pleasant dreams.
Veronica, your husband is a fine fellow! Recovered quickly.

Luda, the dacha is coming soon, and he will build a partition with a door and renovate another room. We need to get well!
Good night everybody!

[paramed1]

paramed1,

for ammonium nitrate in OBI,

how do you apply it?
neighbor,

such a tomato has grown,

This is a tomato that my father only grew, I can't do it, though he went to the garden almost every day, and I only went 2 times a week, though he not only had a tomato crop, he was always distributed, peppers 350-500g each, well, etc.neighbor,

otherwise I'm ashamed

you are a wonderful Russian woman and still young.

there is not one answer, but 5

5 is not enough, it is only suitable for mono, but for the rustic one I liked the rustic one made of pear, apple, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, barberry, blackthorn-how to be here Also granulated and leafy - different in taste, which means that the combinations of leaves can be different ... How to choose?

Now I'll brew the carrots.

I report, the color is black, transparent, no turbidity.there was the smell of carrot tops, sourness, the taste is tart (I don't dilute it), even the tongue and the palate envelopes, not knowing from what you will not understand. No caramel, but sweetish. Conclusion - you can do it, for a change (especially free raw materials), someone may really like it (as they say, taste and color ...) I will do a little.
But! I really liked the mono raspberry, I have it at the end of November, I brewed it before, it didn't impress me, but in 2 months it changed, and for the better, I just made it happy.
Well, I can’t describe it so beautifully, not a writer.
And we have page 400 on our nose.

[natushka]

natushka, it is part of the Mittlider fertilizer mixture. We bought everything in the fall, but she was not.

[natushka]

5 is small, it is only suitable for mono

natushka, enough. We will approach the choice more responsibly. And together we will outline the most objective picture.

it is only for mono suitable

Of course, mono, because the theme was created for mono tea.

I liked the rustic pear, apple, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, barberry, blackthorn-how to be here

There is a separate topic for Derevensky. Well, it is simply impossible to foresee all combinations. I am sure that everyone has their own. And even one tea-day, as a rule, is not repeated. Even if leaves are repeated in the composition, the proportions are always different. Therefore, we vote on this topic, choosing mono-tea in order to provide the most preferred options for the base of "Village". And in your comments, you can draw attention to one or another successful composition, or warn against unsuccessful ones. But failures at Derevensky are rare. As a rule, any Country Tea is good. I had only one disappointment - it was "Rustic" with a monard. Everything was great at first. And he left good in the winter. But after exposure I didn't like it. Apparently, the monarda just needs to be dried like mint, pine and lemon balm, and then added to tea mixes. By the way, I already wrote about this. if we read the topic constantly, make notes for ourselves, then by the new tea season we will be fully armed. And even in this case, not everything is so simple - everyone has different tastes. Therefore, one vote is enough - the general picture of plants will be evident.

Also granular and leafy are different in taste

It seems to me that they are not different to taste. A they are different in degree color, taste and aroma. But this is what I say and is clearly shown on the recipe page. I have described this degree. And it is clear that leaf is less intense in these indicators, than granular... We make the choice ourselves.

Now I'll brew the carrots.

I report-

Thank you Lenochka ! I wrote it well, don't be poor
Conclusion: if there are not enough other raw materials, or there is nothing to do, or if you want something exotic, then girls, make tea from carrots.

Lenochka, thank you, I understood everything. This means that the tops will go to the garden bed. I'm going to develop a table for keeping track of teas on the next. season.

This means that the tops will go to the garden.

She always remains in my garden. Top - leaves + hay. In the spring, nothing remains of the tops. I then plant onions in the carrot garden. And vice versa - on onion - carrots.

I'm going to develop a table for keeping track of teas on the next. season.

Veronica, then make a screen of the table, please. And show us. Okay?

Luda, she will be in the notebook. By columns: number (will be on the package), date of manufacture (also for packaging), composition (also for packaging), where the variety is harvested, if possible (if stolen from neighbors to know which tree and from which tree), percentage ratio or part, fermentation time. Otherwise, to write all this on the label - the label will not be enough. Wait a minute, I cleaned the car, so I can’t write anything, I’m sitting in an orthosis on my thumb - I cleaned off the ice from the windows and a ton of snow. And my husband jumps around and worries that he didn't go with me. Cleaner, green trees, with a crutch ...
And according to the rules of this method, the tops are finely chopped and placed in the garden bed after the carrots, that is, take it - give it back if possible.And so at all. It's beautiful in autumn - wide empty aisles and greenfinches in strips of 30 cm.

Girls, my dear, thank you all for your kind words!
My tomato is really indeterminate, although I also had large fruits in the OG. And some of the bags say "determ." and grew by 1.5 meters

Speaking of tea, I really love anise seed tea. Once I tried it in Egypt and, as they say, fell in love forever. Both the taste and the aroma - I like everything in it, so it is also healthy. And I thought: what if you make fermented from greens? Now it's on fire: I need to buy seeds and plant anise, I'll check there

Light, likewise. I plant it with a height of 50 cm (on a bag), they grow above the trellises. And the fruits are average. But indeterminate for sure, you have to pinch, but it's too late to form ... So you never know what will grow.
About the fermentation of dill and similar garden herbs have already been written somewhere in the beginning of summer. You'd better just dry it, no fermentation. Luda, in my opinion, twisted the dill through a meat grinder and quickly dried it. There were also pictures, so green ...

Oh, Sveta, I forgot about the tomato. I bought tomato seeds this year. I don't remember the number of the King of the market, they write that it is determinant, the height is 60 cm, and the fruits are up to 400 grams. I'll sow, check. And will it grow?

[rich set of essential oils]

I really love anise seed tea. And I thought: what if you make fermented from greens?

Luda, in my opinion, twisted the dill through a meat grinder and quickly dried it. There were also pictures, so green ...

Sveta, Veronica, exactly did. Spun in a meat grinder, and then dried in a dryer. But the miracle did not happen. At first everything was great - color, aroma ... And then it all turned into ordinary dried greens. I don't like dried dill. This is how he became then, with a not very pleasant smell. And if you ferment, it will turn out even worse. because then it will have to be dried at a high temperature. And she will completely kill the smell. After all, what are these greenfinches good for? The fact that fresh from them rich set of essential oils... When heated, these essential oils volatilize and leave us a little puff and a little.
By the way, the same story happened with tangerine leaves. You know, naturally, the strongest aroma of the most citrus fruits, and their leaves too. Essential oils give this smell. Some of the girls on vacation in their place of growth made tea from mandarin leaves. Everything was great at all stages, except for the tasting one. There was a crazy smell during fermentation and drying. And in fact, it turned out to be a nondescript tea, with a very light color.
Girls, I remind you: good tea requires tannins in the leaves... And they are not in the greenery. But there are a lot of them in fireweed, cherry, currant, raspberry, blackberry, pear, apple. Therefore, for example, I no longer experiment with the composition of tea. My experiments will focus on the preparation process for fermentation, the actual fermentation and drying.

Luda, she will be in the notebook. By columns: number (will be on the package as well), date of manufacture (also for packaging), composition (also for packaging), where the variety is harvested, if possible (if stolen from neighbors to know from which and from which tree), percentage ratio or part, fermentation time. Otherwise, to write all this on the label - the label will not be enough.

I see, Veronica! I’m unlikely to write in a book. I fit everything on the label. Well, whoever is comfortable will do so.

Luda, I forgot to write about the drying temperature. But you told me everything right there. Yes, I also do not want to experiment with the composition, over the winter everything became more or less clear. But I also want to play with fermentation, mainly with its duration. I will not change the conditions, I was satisfied with the humid environment and the lid on the pan. But now the time ... Everything is ahead of us (like Sharikov).

Luda, it's inconvenient for me to write about neighbors on the label ... I just really love all long-term affairs, including garden ones, to take notes for further analysis and comparison, and for reference too.For more than one year I have been drawing plans, writing down deadlines, feeding, etc. Habit!

Luda, dear, happy anniversary to you !!! And in what other topic did they roll so much ?! Only we!

But I also want to play with fermentation, mainly with its duration. I will not change the conditions, I was satisfied with the humid environment and the lid on the pan. But now the time ... Everything is ahead of us (like Sharikov).

Aha, ahead! Over time, I am unlikely to "play". My favorite is 12-14 hours of fireweed fermentation. And garden scent - no more than 10 hours. As for the lid, I want to try not to close it at all. And shake it all the time. I did that for the first year. it seems to me that then tea turns out to be more aromatic.

Luda, dear, happy anniversary to you !!! And in what other topic did they roll so much ?! Only we!

Veronica, thanks! And you too, dear! 400 pages have rolled! Stunned!
Tea girls! And all of you with the anniversary page! God grant that our topic is always the same alive. Delicious teas for everyone in the new season. And more .

For more than one year I have been drawing plans, writing down deadlines, feeding, etc. Habit!

yes, it's a matter of habit. God, how I did not like these plans in the work of the teacher! Now I take a break from them.
You, Veronica, with the Mittlider system cannot have plans without plans.