Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 tablespoon dried tansy flowers
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Special equipment needed:
- Tea infuser or strainer
- Teapot or saucepan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Boil 2 cups of water in a teapot or saucepan.
2. Place 1 tablespoon of dried tansy flowers in a tea infuser or strainer.
3. Put the tea infuser or strainer in the teapot or saucepan with the boiling water.
4. Let the tansy flowers steep in the water for 5-10 minutes.
5. Remove the tea infuser or strainer from the teapot or saucepan.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of honey (optional) to the tea and stir.
7. Serve the tansy tea hot.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 5-10 minutes
Temperature:
- Boiling water
Serving size:
- 2 cups
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 20
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Sugar: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Dried tansy flowers can be substituted with fresh tansy flowers.
- Honey can be substituted with sugar or any other sweetener of your choice.
Variations:
- Add a slice of lemon or ginger for a different flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers for a calming effect.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a tea infuser or strainer to avoid getting tansy flowers in your tea.
- Do not drink tansy tea if you are pregnant or have liver problems.
- Do not drink more than 2 cups of tansy tea per day.
Storage instructions:
- Tansy tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat tansy tea on the stove or in the microwave.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve tansy tea in a teapot or teacup.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh tansy or a slice of lemon.
Pairings:
- Tansy tea pairs well with scones, muffins, or biscuits.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve tansy tea with a side of fresh fruit or a salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the tea is too bitter, add more honey or sweetener.
Food safety advice:
- Do not drink tansy tea if you are pregnant or have liver problems.
Food history:
- Tansy has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times.
Flavor profiles:
- Tansy tea has a bitter and slightly sweet flavor.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve tansy tea hot with a side of scones or muffins.
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