Friday, July 4, 2008

Honey, Mum?

This recipe is great for the summer because it:
  • has cooling properties;
  • moistens dryness of the lungs;
  • relieves cough
  • clears (detoxifies) the liver and brightens the eyes.
It is on the E-lotus website and can be downloaded as a pdf from there.

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HONEY-CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA
(Makes 2 servings)

INGREDIENTS
30 g (1.1 oz) chrysanthemum
150 g (5.3 oz) honey
1000 cc (1000 ml) water

PREPARATION
Place the chrysanthemum and water in a clear pot.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Continue to boil for 2 minutes. Pot can either be covered or uncovered.
Strain the tea and allow it to cool to desired temperature.
Add honey and stir until dissolved. (The amount of honey can vary per individual taste.)

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