Osmanthus tea is one of the traditional Chinese teas, which is widely loved for its unique aroma and taste. So, how to dry fresh osmanthus flowers to make tea?The following will introduce you to some steps and precautions for making osmanthus tea.
1. Picking osmanthus.
The first step in making osmanthus tea is to pick osmanthus flowers. The most suitable for making osmanthus tea are golden cinnamon and silver cinnamon, which have a better aroma and taste. Picking osmanthus flowers is best done in the morning, when the petals of the osmanthus are not yet fully opened, and the aroma is relatively strong. When picking, gently hold the osmanthus with one hand and cut off the flower branches with scissors with the other hand.
Second, clean the osmanthus
The harvested osmanthus flowers need to be washed to remove impurities and pesticide residues. You can put the osmanthus under the faucet to rinse, or you can put it in water and soak it for a while, and then take it out with a drain net to dry.
3. Dried osmanthus
Sun-dried osmanthus is one of the key steps in making osmanthus tea. You can choose to dry it on a sunny day or you can use a dryer to dry it. If you use the sun to dry, you need to spread the osmanthus on a clean mat or cardboard and turn it regularly to avoid mildew. If you use a dryer for drying, the temperature and time can be adjusted according to the specific situation.
Fourth, store osmanthus tea
Osmanthus tea after drying or drying needs to be stored to preserve its aroma and taste. Osmanthus tea can be packed into a sealed bag and stored in a cool, dry place. It can also be refrigerated in the refrigerator, but care needs to be taken to prevent moisture.
5. Brew osmanthus tea
To brew osmanthus tea, you need to choose the right tea set and tea dosage. You can choose a transparent glass or gaiwan, add an appropriate amount of osmanthus tea and boiling water, and soak for a few minutes before drinking. The right amount of honey or red dates can be added according to personal taste to increase the taste.
6. Precautions
1.When picking osmanthus flowers, you need to be careful not to pick osmanthus flowers containing pesticides, so as not to cause harm to the body.
2.When drying or drying osmanthus flowers, you need to pay attention to the temperature and time, so as not to affect the quality of osmanthus tea.
3.When storing osmanthus tea, it is necessary to pay attention to measures such as moisture, insect and odor prevention to ensure its quality and taste.
4.When brewing osmanthus tea, you need to pay attention to the amount of tea and water temperature, so as not to affect its aroma and taste.
In conclusion, making osmanthus tea requires a certain amount of patience and skill, but as long as you follow the right method, you can make an osmanthus tea with a rich aroma and mellow taste. I hope you can try making it and enjoy the deliciousness and health it brings.