1, lotus leaf selection

Lotus leaf tea is a kind of tea made of lotus leaves, so how to make lotus leaf tea is to choose the right lotus leaves first. It is best to choose the mid-growth lotus leaf, so that the lotus leaf is tender and will be more fragrant when brewing.

Step 2 wash and cut into pieces

After selecting the lotus leaf, it is necessary to wash the lotus leaf repeatedly with clear water to prevent other impurities from mixing. Then cut the lotus leaves into blocks or filaments, and then put them in the shade to dry.

3, boiling water brewing

The boiling water for a cup of lotus leaf tea is about 150ml. When the tea leaves are cut into sections and dried, they can be put into a teacup for brewing, and boiling water above 80℃ is poured in150ml, and then the cup lid is tightly closed for brewing for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 4 add sweeteners

Wait until the boiled water is brewed for 5 to 6 minutes, and then you can drink it directly. Instead, add some supplements such as red dates, sugar and medlar. It can not only increase the nutritional value of lotus leaf tea, but also make it taste better.

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Matters needing attention in eating lotus leaf tea

For some people with low blood pressure and weak body, lotus leaf tea is not suitable for regular drinking. Excessive drinking can lead to kidney failure. The best time to drink lotus leaf tea is about half an hour before meals. Otherwise it will affect the digestion of food.

Women in physiological period, pregnancy and lactation are also not suitable for drinking lotus leaf tea. Lotus leaf has the function of stopping bleeding. If you drink it during the physiological period, it will lead to menstrual obstruction and cause physical discomfort such as physiological period disorder. Pregnant women and lactating women are not recommended to eat lotus leaf tea because of special circumstances.

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