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Corn silk tea

Gentle tannin free brewed with fresh corn silk to have on a war or cold day.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • kettle saucepan will work too
  • tea pot

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp corn silk fresh extracted
  • 1.5 cups drinking water

Instructions
 

  • Dehusk the corn and pull out the corn silk hairs.
    fresh corn with cornsilk
  • Remove the dried parts of the cornsilk and discard.
    corn silk
  • Place the silk in the teapot.
  • Boil the water in the kettle
  • Pour the boiling water over the corn silk.
  • Let is sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Strain the tea and enjoy a warm sip.
    Corn silk tea

To make a cold sip

  • Chill the corn silk tea for 3-4 hours.
  • Place ice in a tall glass and pour the tea over it.
  • Add in some lemon rind or mint based on your choice.
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