Sea buckthorn & ndash; one of the most healthy berries containing a huge amount of beneficial substances.
It is especially good to drink an infusion in the cold season, as it not only warms, but also increases immunity.
Therefore, in this article we will look at recipes for delicious sea buckthorn tea. & nbsp;
Sea buckthorn composition
It was not for nothing that at the Seoul Olympics in 1988, athletes were forced to drink this drink.
And in China, and even more so in Tibet, its benefits have been known since ancient times. & nbsp;
The fact is that this variety of berries & ndash; a real vitamin storehouse that can significantly increase energy levels.
In addition, 100 grams of fruits contain minerals and nutrient particles that prolong the youth of the body. & nbsp;
The amount of glucose and organic acids is the daily norm for humans. The presence of tanning substances and compounds with nitrogen is also an advantage, which is not found in many other healing plants. & nbsp;
Also included are vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E & ndash; and minerals: potassium, calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium. & nbsp;
Sea buckthorn tea is available from our online store
Black tea & laquo; Sea buckthorn-orange & raquo;
Fruit tea & laquo; Sea buckthorn jam & raquo;
Black tea & laquo; Wild sea buckthorn & raquo;
We sell tea directly from the world's best producers, as well as produce tea ourselves, so we guarantee high quality and excellent prices.
Purchases of 500 grams or more are discounted - 30 %.
Check out the full range of sea buckthorn tea here.
Useful properties
In sea buckthorn, all components have value: berries, bark, leaves. Therefore, it is widely used in traditional medicine.
But still an important part are the fruits of the plant, which are most often used to prevent or treat various diseases. & nbsp;
Important plant component & ndash; ascorbic acid. It is not synthesized in the body and that is why it needs a large volume.
The substance is involved in redox processes and carbohydrate metabolism.
In addition, it raises immunity, has a beneficial effect on wound healing, as well as on the functioning of the liver, kidneys and adrenal glands. & nbsp;
Vitamin complex B together with vitamin C gives elasticity to the walls of blood vessels, and also helps the production of collagen, which saturates the skin and hair. And in combination with phylloquinone, it has a preventive effect aimed at combating the possibility of developing myocardial infarction.
Bioflavonoids are also present, strengthening the circulatory system, reducing swelling and preventing colds or allergies. & nbsp;
The content of flavonoids creates an antitoxic effect and can save from hypothermia. With constant use of berries, the degree of cholesterol decreases, spasms in the vessels can relieve. & nbsp;
Pregnancy use
It is not only possible, but also necessary for pregnant women to consume sea buckthorn infusion.
However, before doing this, you should consult your doctor to make sure there are no contraindications. These include: & nbsp;
- allergic reactions; & nbsp;
- cholecystitis; & nbsp;
- pancreatic problems; & nbsp;
- gallbladder inflammation.
In other cases, both the expectant mother and the baby will have a positive effect.
For example, folic acid protects the child from vices.
Vitamins A and C increase the level of the immune system, which is especially valuable, since during this period the woman's immunity is significantly reduced, and the use of medicines in large quantities is prohibited. & nbsp;
In addition, the presence of iron contributes to blood enrichment, calcium strengthens bones, and magnesium calms the CNS.
Tips for making sea buckthorn tea
Before the procedure, you should follow the general tips for processing and preparing ingredients: & nbsp;
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Both fresh and frozen or dried berries are taken for the drink. In the first case, wash them with cold water, and in the rest, & ndash; pour boiling water and leave for five minutes. To make the taste brighter, it is worth kneading them into porridge. & nbsp;
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& nbsp; french press is suitable for brewing, as well as a kettle of & nbsp; ceramics & nbsp; or glass. Pre-rinsing the container with hot liquid will help maintain the temperature in the process. And after adding all the components, you need to cover the dishes in a towel. & nbsp;
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If the recipe involves the use of additional fruits, then they need to be rinsed and scalded. Thus, all harmful microorganisms on the peel are destroyed.
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Due to the high content of vitamin C, the infusion has a characteristic sourness. You can sweeten it with sugar or honey.
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Time to infuse & ndash; 10-15 minutes. The longer you hold it, the richer the taste.
How to prepare sea buckthorn at home
There should be no problem with fresh fruit.
It is enough to wash and sort them out, removing small debris and debris.
But if berries are harvested for the winter, then to preserve their useful qualities, you should follow some rules.
Sea buckthorn freezing
This method is considered the most effective and consists in the maximum saving of benefits.
The main thing is to take into account a few subtleties: & nbsp;
- We process raw materials. To do this, go through the berries and remove litter, leaves and branches. At the same time, we select only solid ones that have not been damaged. & nbsp;
- Gently wash the workpiece by placing it in a colander. It is best to use filtered water as the head from the tap can damage the integrity. & nbsp;
- Place the ingredients on a towel and leave to dry. The less moisture there is, the better they will freeze. & nbsp;
- Then we place the sea buckthorn on a tray in a freezer with a temperature of -20 & deg; C. Then we distribute it into containers or bags. & nbsp;
Frozen fruit is stored for up to a year. & nbsp;
Sea buckthorn drying
To do this at the end of summer & ndash; in early autumn, ripe, but not overripe berries are collected, washed and garbage is removed. After that, the raw materials are scattered onto the matter in a thin layer and placed in a shadow. It is recommended that the workpieces be dried in an open space. & nbsp;
When the ingredients are slightly dry, you can complete the process in the oven by setting the minimum temperature.
How to dry your leaves
This is a good time to collect these & ndash; flowering period, which falls in April-May. It is recommended to do this in the morning in dry and clear weather. & nbsp;
To preserve the useful properties of sheets, you should not wash them. You can remove the patches with a regular napkin. & nbsp;
Then we lay out the leaves on a clean cloth and transfer them to the shade. We try to periodically turn over the raw materials to ensure uniform drying. & nbsp;
How to make frozen berry sea buckthorn tea
First, we prepare the components: mine, pour hot water, and then knead so that we get mashed.
700 ml of boiling water will be needed per 100 g of workpiece.
Infusion time & ndash; quarter of an hour. If desired, add black or green tea to the infusion.
Decoction of leaves
In traditional medicine, they are considered universal, as they can help with various diseases. Their chemical composition is so diverse that tincture has such actions as: & nbsp;
- antibacterial; & nbsp;
- anti-inflammatory; & nbsp;
- immunomodulatory; & nbsp;
- sedative, etc. & nbsp;
In addition, it contributes to the elimination of toxins, the treatment of anemia, diabetes, rheumatism.
Before starting to prepare sea buckthorn tea, the dry components are crushed. Half a tablespoon accounts for 0.5 liters. After fifteen minutes, the drink will be ready to drink. & nbsp;
Restaurant recipes
You don't have to spend a lot of money to drink your favorite infusion in a public place. After all, you can do this at home. & nbsp;
As in & laquo; Chocolatier & raquo; & nbsp;
The secret of taste in additional ingredients.
Ginger root is well washed and skinned with a thin layer.
It's quite easy to do this with a vegetable cutter.
Lemon wedges are also added.
So let's take: & nbsp;
- 200 grams of berries; & nbsp;
- liter of water; & nbsp;
- 4 tbsp. grated ginger; & nbsp;
- two cups lemon juice; & nbsp;
- a pair of cinnamon sticks; & nbsp;
- 5 Star Anise.
Lay out all the components, fill with boiling water. The presented ratios will make four portions.
How to make sea buckthorn tea, as in & laquo; Chaikhon & raquo;
Two-cup products:
- 100 grams of sea buckthorn fruits; & nbsp;
- black tea variety;
- 700 milliliters of fluid; & nbsp;
- a few sticks of cinnamon.
Pour berries with spices, and in a separate dish & ndash; making tea. After a quarter of an hour, pour the brew into cups and supplement with berry tincture. Can be sweetened with honey. & nbsp;
As in & laquo; Yakitoria & raquo;
You will need: & nbsp;
- 150 grams of berries; & nbsp;
- 50g jam made from quince; & nbsp;
- 30ml pear syrup; & nbsp;
- 400 – water.
It is necessary to crush sea buckthorn to the state of puree and mix it with sugar, and then grind through a strainer.
Add the resulting mass to the kettle, pour boiling water and put all the other components. When the broth is infused, filter it and serve it. & nbsp;
How to make sea buckthorn tea from dried berries at home
What you need: & nbsp;
- 100 g sea buckthorn; & nbsp;
- 500 milliliters of fluid;
- 2 lemon wedges. & nbsp;
Put the components in the dishes and fill.
Fifteen minutes later, everything will be ready. The ratio is designed for two portions.
By purchasing & nbsp; sea buckthorn tea in our online store , you'll make it as easy as possible and quickly get a tasty drink. & nbsp; & nbsp;
Popular cooking methods
The methods involve the use of various additives. Let's take a look at the most loved ones. & nbsp;
Ginger-infused sea buckthorn tea
In addition to the main component, we take: & nbsp;
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0.5 boiling water; & nbsp;
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100 g root; & nbsp;
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cinnamon stick; & nbsp;
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2 pieces of anise; & nbsp;
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honey or sugar as desired. & nbsp;
How to make sea buckthorn tea: the ginger root must be peeled, washed and passed through a fine grater.
Sea buckthorn should also be washed and crushed to a gruel. All components are added to the container, filled and infused within 10 minutes. & nbsp;
With pear
The recipe will require ripe fruit.
It is best to focus on sweet varieties. & nbsp;
In addition, you will need: & nbsp;
- 1 cup berries; & nbsp;
- tablespoon black cups; & nbsp;
- two tbsp. granulated sugar; & nbsp;
- 700 mL of water.
Cut the pear into pieces and use a blender to mix with the berries.
We put the puree in a saucepan, pour sugar into it, brew and pour boiling water. & nbsp;
We put it on a small fire, bring it to a boil and turn it off. Then mix the broth thoroughly and leave to infuse for 15 minutes, after which we filter. & nbsp;
How to properly brew sea buckthorn tea with orange
We need: & nbsp;
- 100 grams of sea buckthorn; & nbsp;
- 500 ml fluid; & nbsp;
- 1 medium fruit.
Remove the zest from the orange, and finely cut the pulp.
We pour the peel with berries into the dishes, pour and insist for about 10 minutes.
Then add the sliced fruit and mix. You can also use spices to taste, such as cinnamon. & nbsp;
You also have the opportunity to enjoy tea with sea buckthorn berries and citrus zest in the finished drink & ldquo; Sea buckthorn-orange & rdquo;.
Sea buckthorn tea with lemon
This drink is often called & laquo; merchant & raquo;, as it features black tea, honey, mint leaf and lemon wedges.
By the way, berries in it are not the main components, but only complement the composition. & nbsp; & nbsp;
How to make sea buckthorn tea at home:
- Remove the skin from one fruit, and cut the other into thin layers into semicircles. & nbsp;
- We take a volumetric kettle and warm it up well. & nbsp;
- Put zest, berries and mint in a container and pour boiling water at a temperature of approximately 95 & deg;. & nbsp;
- Wrap up the dishes and wait for the decoction to brew.
The infusion is served in a teapot, and lemon and honey are placed in cups.
Sea buckthorn tea with ivan tea
Such a decoction has a lot of positive properties and has a therapeutic effect on the body. Periodic use increases protective functions, stimulates regeneration in tissues, improves the condition of hair and nails.
For brewing, you need to take a porcelain or clay kettle and put a blank in it in the ratio & ndash; teaspoon per mug.
Pour boiling water in 80-90 & deg; C and settle for about 15-30 minutes. The longer the drink is prepared, the richer it will be.
Sea buckthorn tea with honey
Together with this component, the benefits of sea buckthorn double. We need: & nbsp;
- 3 tbsp. berries; & nbsp;
- 2 tsp honey ingredient; & nbsp;
- half a lemon.
All fruits should be ground in a blender or grated on a fine grater. Then pour a hot liquid into them, insist for about 40 minutes and filter. & nbsp;
Such a decoction can be stored in the refrigerator and drink 100 milliliters daily. This will help defeat fatigue, recover from a protracted illness, or strengthen the immune system. The complex also removes all harmful substances from the body.
Sea buckthorn tea with raspberries
The drink is great for vitamin deficiencies, colds, fatigue and other situations associated with reduced immunity. We take one cup: & nbsp;
- one tbsp; & nbsp;
- 1 tsp raspberry, strawberry and currant leaves; & nbsp;
- 0.2 milliliters of water
- black tea. & nbsp;
We make puree from sea buckthorn and put it in a teapot with a lid. We fall asleep tea leaves and fill. Leave for a couple of minutes. & nbsp;
If you are not able to collect the ingredients yourself, then you can use the finished blend & ldquo; Sea buckthorn tea & rdquo; based on black tea with raspberry/blackberry leaves, sea buckthorn berries and calendula petals & nbsp;
Sea buckthorn tea with & nbsp; mint
Let's make a reservation right away that the taste characteristics of this infusion are non-standard, so not everyone will like them. However, it promotes CNS and stabilizes sleep. & nbsp;
We need: & nbsp;
- a pair of mint sprigs; & nbsp;
- 250 g of fruit; & nbsp;
- 4 cinnamon sticks; & nbsp;
- honey; & nbsp;
- 0.9 L boiling water. & nbsp;
Grind the berries in a blender, cool and wipe through a strainer. Add the remaining ingredients to the mass and settle for 10-15 minutes.
Then we put the mixture in circles and fill them. & nbsp;
Contraindications and harms
This is especially recommended for those who are susceptible to allergic reactions. & nbsp;
Also do not abuse people who have: & nbsp;
- gastritis; & nbsp;
- cholelithiasis; & nbsp;
- cholecystitis. & nbsp;
In other cases, the drink is extremely beneficial, because it contains many vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on almost all processes in the body.
After reading how to make sea buckthorn tea, you can do it in any season, protecting yourself from colds and keeping your body in good shape.
Sea buckthorn tea is available from our online store
Black tea & laquo; Sea buckthorn-orange & raquo;
Fruit tea & laquo; Sea buckthorn jam & raquo;
Black tea & laquo; Wild sea buckthorn & raquo;
We sell tea directly from the world's best producers, as well as produce tea ourselves, so we guarantee high quality and excellent prices.
Purchases of 500 grams or more are discounted - 30 %.
Check out the full range of sea buckthorn tea here.