General Instruction for preparation tea

For optimal enjoyment of tea, the water should be fresh, soft and free of chlorine. It should always be considered the manufacturer's dosage and withdrawal times. However, one can assume the following rules of thumb:

BLACK TEA:

When black boiling water should be used to dissolve the fine flavorings from the sheet. A stimulating effect is min at an infusion time 2 to 3 achieved.
Drawing with increasing duration, the first caffeine dissolved by the tannins (tannins) is bound. Thus, the longer pulling tea no longer seems so stimulating.

GREEN TEA:
Green tea should be brewed generally colder. Green tea can be brewed between 50-80 degree hot water. Brewing times varying between 30 seconds and 3 minutes. 2nd Infusion is usually the better. For optimum enjoyment, give special attention to the manufacturer's recommendation.

WHITE TEA:
White tea also should not be brewed too hot. 70 -90 degrees, with a maximum of 3 minutes steeping time here are usually recommended. Even the white tea can be brewed several times. Each infusion will have a different taste level.

YELLOW TEA:
Sensitive as green or white tea, yellow tea with the 80-95 degree hot water should be brewed.

ROOIBOS, HERBAL TEA / FRUIT:
Preparation - Herbal and Fruit Tea
Since ingredients and volume of herbal and fruit teas are very different, there is no general statements on the preparation. Then let the tea brew five to ten minutes.

Tibetan youth recipe

Tibetan drinking Tea

It is not difficult to prepare herbal tea, which is a recipe called Tibetan youth. This extraordinary infusion does not require a lot of manpower and resources for cooking. But its healing effect will be felt for five years.
Balm for the Tibetan need 100 grams of herbs - St. John's wort, chamomile, helichrysum, birch buds. Herbs need to grind well and store in a container with a tight lid.

In the evening, 1 tablespoon of the mixture brew in a half-gallon thermos. Before going to bed drink a glass of fragrant herbal tea with a spoonful of honey. The remaining brew in a thermos to drink in the morning for 15-20 minutes before breakfast. Drink every day until the end Grind.

As a result of taking these herbs improved metabolism, the body is cleansed of toxins, fat and water deposits. The blood vessels are elastic, prevented heart attacks, multiple sclerosis, stroke, hypertension, disappears tinnitus, dizziness, vision is restored and cleaned the entire body.

This recipe can be used 1 time in 5 years. A lot to be good, love, happiness and health to yourself and others can and should be every day! They say that this method of maintaining the health of the most effective!

Herbal tea will reduce the pressure

Found another way to normalize blood pressure. In this unusual property has a certain kind of herbal tea. He not only effectively reduce the pressure, but also is the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Scientists from the University of Boston have found that help in the fight against hypertension may tea with hibiscus.

Just 3 cups of this drink a day will reduce the pressure and return well-being. Such conclusions were made in the course of the experiment involving 65 men and women.

It has also been proven to have a positive effect on the blood vessels diet rich in legumes and nuts. These products reduce blood cholesterol. The same effect was recorded for fruit and vegetables.

But the dominance of the diet of various sausages and burgers, on the contrary, worsens the cardiovascular system and increases the risk of heart failure.

Herbal teas win

Herbal teas and berries this winter appeared in almost every bar charts of the city. Restaurant and leisure complex "expedition" offers vitamin and health tea herbal tea. In the so-called spa cafe menu at Petrovka Fresh tea with oregano, sage, yarrow and other herbs. The visitor can drink yourself and infusions, and combine them at the sole discretion of black or green tea. Art Director cafe Fresh warns: "You can not assume that if you drink one cup of herbal infusion useful, then you have all the right to health was adjusted. One-time use of vitamins is welcome, but it is better to bad substances washed out all the time.However, and one cup of herbal tea or berry will be the effect. " Of course, all the herbs must be properly collected and dried. It is equally important to understand the nature of medicinal herbal infusions and teas, otherwise you can not improve, worsen health.

Denis Simachev Bar presented his audience, "Krasnaya herbal tea" (190 rub.) And "Dombay tea with berries" (200 rubles). Prescription of the Denis Simachev. In a democratic "Pyramid" offer non-alcoholic fruit punch option based on Hibiscus and pomegranate juice (190 rub.). Even the Italian restaurant La Grotta is being left out to include the bar list ginger tea with lime, honey and cinnamon (120 rubles). Colonial.

"Before the tea concoctions were - explains Catherine Drozdov, owner gastropub "Simple Things." - We are at, as in the old days, brew everything that grows, and tops and roots . " Grass, leaves, petals, roots, classic spice, parts of fruit peel of citrus - any of the "nechayno teas" will contain these ingredients in different proportions. "Traditional Medicine" - that's the basis of this trend. Chamomile relieves headaches, soothes yarrow, St. John's wort helps the liver. Suitable grass or root there for every occasion of life and condition. A classic example of Central Asian combinations that can cure a bad cold - black tea with thyme.

Suitable grass or root there for every occasion of life and any state

"I prefer thyme that grows in the highlands of Kyrgyzstan - says Stalik Khankishiyev, Chef "Grand Bouffe". - After the second cup of tea with a good thyme normal man must break through sweat. It is not used tea elite varieties, just tea, which does not lose its properties after long infusion. In poured the tea leaves and tea thyme, pour boiling water and put heated - but not boiling - on the stove for about fifteen minutes. It turns flavored drink very beautiful color, which my father used to call the color of the cock's tail " .

Tea habits in Russia, according to Stalik Khankishiyeva who moved to Moscow from Fergana, in many ways similar traditions of Central Asia - we prefer the taste is not as much tea as supplements. As the latter are increasingly used native herbs and fruit. Maybe on the same wave gastronomic patriotism came last year in the fashion Kamchatka crabs, barley and buckwheat porridge, a menu with seasonal ingredients. The trend is good news, because it is nothing more than a desire to work with existing and master your own gastronomic luggage.

More about the benefits of herbal tea

In black currants contain citric acid, succinic acid, vitamin C, iron and other essential minerals. This berry helps with tonsillitis, gastritis and improve vision. And the berries are not only useful, but also shoots and young leaves.

Tea from the leaves of currants and mint regulates metabolism, improves liver and kidney. For colds in this tea is good to add four or five sprigs of raspberries.

To prepare for the winter currant juice and keep its healing properties, it is necessary to miss berries through a meat grinder, to shift into an enamel pan (per kilogram of berries to add two-thirds cup of water). Then put on the fire, heat well, but do not boil. In this state, hold for 15-20 minutes. Then need to press the berries, juice, which remained, bring to a boil and immediately pour into sterilized jars. After a closed jar lids, flip them.

Collection of herbal tea

Nowadays, the craze of various exotic foods, many have forgotten that in the native open spaces you can find a variety of herbs and plants that are not only equal, but in many ways superior to overseas. Do not forget that plants are living with us in the same band, the body will bring many more benefits. So do not rush to shell out for expensive imported tea. Herbal tea - it's delicious, and most importantly a useful alternative to the classic tea beverage.


You can buy herbal tea in a pharmacy or make your own. Gathering herbs can be your blank same year as jam or pickles. The main thing to remember that it is necessary to collect herbs in clean areas, away from urban centers, industrial plants, etc. And please note that it is not necessary to check the effect of a grass on his own body. Before taking a particular herb collection should definitely consult a doctor, because the use of one organ of the human body can be accompanied by the harm done to another. So many herbal teas are not advised to drink for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract due to the large amounts of acid. It also can cause the destruction of tooth enamel if overused herbal tea.


Before taking this or that plant, you need to carefully examine what kind of disease it is intended to treat. After all, the action spectrum herbal very wide. This is a diuretic, expectorant, tonic, laxative, antipyretic, sedative or an invigorating effect. Herb Gathering - is not mere entertainment, and a science. Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer of these herbalists in Russia. But it only knows at what time and in what areas it is best to collect every plant, how to best handle, store raw materials and finished herbal teas, ointments, compresses and lapping.


Herbal chamomile tea copes with a headache, as well as a choleretic, sedative, diaphoretic. Chamomile contains a set of important body substances: essential oils, protein, gum, and apigenin. However, excessive use of camomile tea can lead to the formation of sand in the kidney, CNS depression and decrease muscle tone.


Contrary to popular belief most vitamin C is not a lemon, and wild rose. In addition, he is rich, and other vitamins and trace elements. Tea from the hips normalizes blood pressure, improves the digestive tract and reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood. It should not be use in patients with thrombophlebitis, endocarditis and heart failure.



Tea made from berries and raspberry leaf is rich in vitamins, fiber, organic acid. It is used as an anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diaphoretic, anti-emetic. Raspberry is very effective for colds due to the content of salicylic acid in it. Raspberries should not be consumed by people suffering from gout and nephritis.


Mint tea? this is a delicious drink and healthy beverage. Thanks to menthol it lowers blood pressure, stimulates the heart and reduces headaches. It is usually used for airway clearance with a cold, and apply for diarrhea pain in the gut. Peppermint helps relieve stress, restore sleep and promotes relaxation.


Herbal tea from the plant hawthorn improves metabolism and normalizes the thyroid gland, helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, soothes and improves metabolism. But he has to be very careful about the people who are suffering from kidney disease and heart problems.

Tea from the leaves of black currant advised to use for colds, diseases of the bladder and kidneys. A decoction of the fruit - with anemia and to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Black currant is rich in vitamin C in organic acids and trace elements, but it should not be consumed by people with high acidity.


Herbal currant and mint work efficiency of the liver, kidneys and regulates the metabolism. If it shoots to add some raspberries, you get a useful decoction for colds. 

Lingonberry is consumed as a diuretic and shlakovyvodyaschee agent.



Some herbalists recommend: aspen bark helps to lower blood sugar in the body and improves the blood supply to the Rowan cortex of the brain. 

Oregano is rich in vitamins C and E.

The infusion of sweet clover nourishes the body with iron and molybdenum, so it is very useful for teeth, bones, nails and ligaments. 

A good tonic: mint leaves, willow-herb, strawberry and pine buds. 

Yarrow has a calming effect on the contrary. 

The whole storehouse of nutrients can be found in the leaves of strawberries. Selenium boosts immunity, helps copper recovery processes in cells, zinc helps the body fight infections. 

If you find yourself in an allergic reaction, immediately discontinue use of herbal tea, and after his admission to rinse your mouth with water if the beverage contains acid.

Tea made from birch fungus Chaga

Chaga - a cancer birch. Black growths should not be confused with hoof tinder. Collect them for a year, but in spring and autumn, they have a stronger effect. In folk medicine since ancient times and is quite effective shelf fungus used in cancer of the stomach, pancreas, duodenum, liver and spleen. 

In this case, you need to know: Pharmacy Chaga is ineffective, as is dried at high temperatures! 

Prepare herbal tea is easy: chopped mushroom (2-3 tablespoons per cup) filled in for 4-5 hours. It becomes soft and can be crushed again and again leave for a day. And then strain and drink tea throughout the day. You can just cook for 3-4 days. Drink this tea before meals - for tumors of different localization. In cancer of the internal organs need to do extra warm medicated enemas - 2-4 tablespoons per night. The infusion of fungus good to drink for the prevention of peptic ulcer disease, diseases of the intestines. Practice has shown: in the villages where they drink chaga like an ordinary tea, do not get cancer.