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Does peppermint have to be dried out before making tea?
Does fresh peppermint have to be dried out before making tea?
What are some common uses for fresh lavender?
Fresh lavender can be dried and used as sachets. It can be crushed and mixed with other herbs for a sleepy time tea. It can be dried and mixed with sea salt or Epsom salt and put in a bath.
How is ledum taken?
These can be used fresh or dried to make an infusion (tea) or a decoction. For homeopathic remedies, the dried plant material is ground finely then prepared by extensive dilutions.
How long should you steep peppermint tea I steeped it about 4 minutes it smells like peppermint but tastes mostly like hot water How long should it be steeped?
Dried mint should have a more intense flavour than fresh. Steeping dried mint 4 minutes should result in a good flavour, if it does not the mint is old and should be replaced. Fresh mint leaves should be steeped approximately 6-7 minutes and remember to use much more mint. (4 times as much fresh to dried)
Is Mexican marigold an edible weed?
Yes. Fresh or dried leaves are used as a tarragon substitute for flavoring soups, sauces etc; and a tea is brewed using the dried leaves and flowering tops.
Convert fresh basil to 1 teaspoon of dried basil?
Converting fresh to dried herbs is always 3x as much fresh as dried OR 1/3 as much dried as fresh. For example, 1 tsp. dried can be replaced by 3 tsp. fresh (which equals 1 Tbl. fresh). Conversely, if 1 Tbl. fresh is requested, 1 tsp. dried can be used instead.
How long will dried vegetables stay fresh?
As long as it stays sealed in a bag and in a refrigerator it will last for a few months.
How can I make lemon balm tea?
To make lemon balm tea, steep fresh or dried lemon balm leaves in hot water for about 5-10 minutes. Strain the leaves and sweeten the tea with honey if desired. Enjoy your refreshing and calming lemon balm tea!
How much dried lemon grass do you need in a recipe that calls for fresh lemon grass?
You would need about a quarter of dried lemon grass by weight compared to fresh lemon grass. The problem is that dried lemon grass tends to be woody, and cannot be added whole to a recipe as you would with fresh lemon grass. The only way to get decent results is to make an extract (a very strong tea) with the dried lemon grass and use as seasoning just before serving.
Where would one shop for Catnip tea?
Online retailers The Vitamin Shoppe and Local Harvest both sell catnip tea. Alternatively one might make homemade tea from fresh or dried catnip. It is believed to settle the stomach and ease indigestion.
What is removed from fresh milk to make dried milk?
Water is removed from fresh milk to make dried milk.
How much dried cilantro in 2 tbsp fresh cilantro?
1 T fresh = 1t dried , so 2 T fresh cilantro = 2 t dried
