This medicinal tea has many benefits and has a pleasant floral flavor.
Cook Time10mins
Steeping time5mins
Course: Tea
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Cistus Tea
Appliance: Stove, Cooking Thermometer
Servings: 4cups
Author: Paromita Datta
Ingredients
3tsptea leaves
1ltrwaterfilter
honey or steviaoptional
Instructions
Add the tea leaves to the water in a pan and put it on a stove.
Heat the water upto 75 degrees celsius, but not more than 90 degrees celsius. If you do not have a kitchen thermometer, make sure that you do not let the water come to boil.
Bring to a simmer just as you see bubbles start to appear. Cover the pan with a lid to ensure that the volatile compounds present in the leaves do not evaporate. Let the water simmer for 5 minutes.
Let the tea leaves steep for 5 more minutes and then strain. Enjoy your cup of hot tea.
Notes
Make sure that you use only filtered water. The presence of other metals and contaminants can interfere with the tea's health benefits.