Pink Herbal Tea

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tea

This Herbal tea is made with Sappan wood or Pathimugam which is a popular thirst quencher in Kerala. Bark of the tree has a lot of medicinal benefits, antioxidants and once it’s brewed, it gives a beautiful pink color.

Preparation Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time : 8 minutes

Serves : 4

Ingredients:

Sappan wood/ Pathimugam : 1 tablespoons

Vattiveru : few strands

Water : 1 litre

Instructions:

Add ingredients to a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

Turn off the stove and strain the tea.

Serve immediately.

 

 

Green Tea with Rose Petals

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drinks, tea

This Green Tea is a simple chilled drink where you can taste a wonderful flavour of green tea and the rose. It can be served as a welcome drink or a drink just to refresh when chilling out with friends/family.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Chilling Time : 1-2 hours

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Dried Green tea leaves : 2 tablespoons

Dried Rose Petals : 1 tablespoon

Water : 1 litre

Honey : 2 teaspoons

Method:

Boil 1 litre of water, add the green tea leaves, rose petals and let them seep in for 5 minutes. Strain, let the tea cool and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Before serving add honey, mix well and serve with some ice cubes.