For a long time, giving gifts to teachers on Tet holidays in our country has been considered a beautiful cultural trait and a tradition that expresses respect for teachers. In today’s Cooking Tips section, TasteVN will guide you on how to make simple flower tea at home, a meaningful gift for teachers on November 20!
1. Dried rose tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Dried Rose Tea Serves 4
Rose petals 5 pieces Ginger 1 piece (thinly sliced) Honey 1 tablespoon Salt 2 tablespoons Boiling water 350 ml
How to choose fresh, quality roses
For homegrown roses
- Roses in the garden should be picked in the early morning, when there is still dew on the flowers and when the flowers have just begun to bloom.
- You should choose buds that are just beginning to open. Avoid choosing flowers that are brown or have bloomed too much as this will make the tea lose its purity.
For purchased roses
- Choose to buy flowers from reputable and quality sellers to ensure that the flowers are not treated with chemicals or wax that could affect health.
- You should choose flowers with slightly lighter colors like pink, yellow, or white flowers because these types bring more floral flavor, making your tea richer.
- Limit choosing red, blue, orange roses, etc., as these types are often dyed and have a strong scent, with less floral flavor.
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How to prepare Dried Rose Tea
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Prepare the roses
After picking or buying the roses, use scissors to cut off the flower stems. Next, divide the flowers into 2 different categories: fully bloomed flowers and those that have just begun to open.
For the fully bloomed flowers, you should only take the petals, while for the newly bloomed flowers, you can use both the petals and the buds. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt in clean water, soak the petals and buds for about 3 minutes, then remove them and let them drain.
Note: The amount of roses to dry for tea is unlimited, depending on your usage needs, so consider accordingly!
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Sun-dry the roses
Prepare a bamboo tray or an aluminum tray, and sun-dry the buds and petals on 2 different surfaces. Choose places with good sunlight and little wind to avoid the dried flowers being blown away.
Dry until the buds are dry, and the petals crumble when lightly squeezed to ensure success.
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Brewing tea
Gradually add ginger, one tablespoon of honey, and 5 dried rose petals into the teapot. Then, pour in 350ml of boiling water and steep the tea for about 3 – 5 minutes before enjoying.
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Product
Rose tea after brewing has a beautiful light pink color with a faint fragrance of roses, accompanied by the sweet taste of honey and a hint of spicy ginger, creating a unique and delicious flavor. This tea also helps keep the body warm and relieves stress very well.
2. Dried butterfly pea flower tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Dried butterfly pea flower tea For 4 people
Boiling water 350 ml Butterfly pea flowers 10 gr
How to choose good butterfly pea flowers for tea
- When buying butterfly pea flowers, you should choose fresh flowers that are not torn or crushed, have a bright green color, and intact petals.
- You can gently touch the petals with your hand; if they feel damp and slimy, then the flowers have been stored for too long or are bruised, and are no longer fresh.
How to prepare dried butterfly pea flower tea
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Prepare and arrange butterfly pea flowers
After harvesting the butterfly pea flowers, rinse them briefly with clean water and then let them dry completely. Next, dry the flowers in gentle sunlight, spreading them out without stacking them on top of each other.
Note: The amount of fresh butterfly pea flowers for drying to make tea is unlimited; depending on your usage needs, you can consider adjusting accordingly!
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Drying butterfly pea flowers
After being sun-dried for 3 – 4 hours, the flowers begin to dry out, then we will turn the flowers once so that both sides of the flowers are exposed to sunlight. Note, only turn the flowers when they are dry to avoid them sticking and clumping together.
After the flowers have been dried in the sun once, collect the flowers into a basket and put it in the cool compartment of the refrigerator, this step will help the flower stems retain their green color and crispness.
Continue to dry the flowers in the sun, after drying for another 3 – 4 hours. We continue to turn the flowers evenly one more time, you can check by gently crumpling, if the flowers crumble, it is done, and you can store them for later use.
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Final Product
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea with a faint fragrance of flowers, when sipped has a light bitterness, providing a refreshing feeling. You can enjoy it hot or add ice cubes for a cold drink, both are very delicious!
3. Lotus Flower Tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lotus Flower Tea For 4 People
Lotus flowers 5 pieces Black tea 100 gr
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh, quality lotus flowers
- To avoid affecting the quality of the flowers, you should avoid choosing lotus buds that are scratched, not fresh, and have pests.
- You should choose round lotus buds, with bright colored petals, and the petals and stems should not be bruised.
- Choose lotus flowers that have a balanced size between the stem and the flower. When you gently touch the petals, they should feel slightly smooth.
How to choose good black tea (Hong Tra)
- Good black tea usually has fewer old leaves and stems. When purchasing, there may be some stems mixed in, but the proportion should not be too high.
- You should look for whole leaf black tea with as few broken pieces as possible. The tea should be brown-black with a light and pleasant aroma.
- It is advisable to buy tea from reputable brands and stores to ensure quality and food safety.
How to make Lotus Flower Tea
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Separate the lotus petals
When you buy the lotus, cut off the long stem, then use your hands to separate each petal. Be careful to use gentle force when separating the petals so that they do not tear or bruise.
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Put tea into the lotus
Place about 10 – 20g of black tea depending on the size of the lotus flower into the center of the lotus pod. Next, gently fold the petals back to wrap the tea inside.
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Season the lotus tea
Finally, use the lotus leaves to wrap the lotus flower tightly, being careful not to be too rough to avoid bruising the flower. Place the wrapped lotus flower into a zip bag, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator for one night to be ready for use.
How to preserve flower tea for a long time without mold
- To maintain the quality of flower teas for the longest time, store tea in the fridge fridge at a temperature of about 0 – 5 degrees Celsius, avoiding direct sunlight.
- Store the tea in a glass jar with a tight lid, or in a sealed zip bag to keep the tea’s aroma and prevent mold.
- When taking tea for use, always use a dry spoon to avoid wetting the tea, and avoid using hands or damp utensils, as even a little moisture can cause the tea to become damp.
- With this homemade method, it is only advisable to preserve the tea for about 2 – 3 months to ensure the best quality and freshest flavor of the tea.
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Above is a simple way to make flower tea at home, a meaningful and delicious gift for teachers on November 20th, fresh and fragrant with an extremely simple recipe that you will definitely succeed in making. Quickly head to the kitchen to show off your skills with TasteVN right away!
