How does citronella make tea?
1, cut the citronella into small pieces of 1-2 cm, and then gently knead it with your hands to soften the citronella, so that it is easier to taste when making tea; ?
2. Then put the citronella into the cup and pour it out with boiling water first, so as to clean the impurities on the surface of the citronella; ?
3. Add hot water to the cup again, soak for 5-8 minutes, and add appropriate amount of lemon juice or honey to drink. In addition to this homemade citronella tea, there are citronella teabags on the market, which can be brewed directly, which is very convenient. ?
What are the benefits of citronella tea?
1. Citronella contains natural fragrance. After brewing, it smells fragrant and has a good effect of refreshing the stomach. ?
2. The effective components contained in citronella also have the functions of expelling wind, relieving exterior syndrome, removing blood stasis and dredging collaterals. It is especially suitable for treating common cold, headache, stomachache, diarrhea, rheumatic joint pain, traumatic injury and other diseases.
Citronella storage method
Cold storage?
If you eat too much fresh citronella, you can keep it in a closed container. Specific methods: 1, clean citronella, blot with absorbent paper, air dry until the surface is not wet, and then cut into small pieces of 1-2 cm; 2. Put the cut citronella into a sealed jar or fresh-keeping bag, and then put it in the refrigerator for preservation. In addition to cutting, citronella can also be crushed into pieces with food conditioner for preservation. ?
Dry preservation?
Excessive citronella can also be washed and dried to prolong the storage time. Dry citronella should be stored in a dry and dark place to avoid moisture. ?
How long can citronella be preserved?
Fresh and high-quality citronella can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 ~ 2 weeks. The dried citronella can be preserved for a long time. In fact, this dry spice will not be moldy and rotten like fresh agricultural products, nor will it go bad. Its shelf life actually refers to the length of time that its fragrance is preserved during cooking. Generally speaking, it can be preserved for about 1-2 years as long as it is properly preserved.