Breakfast
Ceai de tei (tisane de tilleul)
A gentle, fragrant infusion made from dried linden flowers, very popular in Moldova for its soothing properties. It is drunk warm, often sweetened with honey, at the end of the day or when you have a cold.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Bring 1 litre of water to the boil in a saucepan or kettle.
- Remove from the heat and add the dried linden flowers, letting them steep.
- Cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes so the aroma develops well.
- Strain the tisane through a fine sieve to remove the flowers.
- Serve warm in cups, with a spoonful of honey and a slice of lemon.
Variations and tips
Iced version. Let the tisane cool, add lemon and ice cubes for a refreshing summer drink.
With what you can find here. Linden flowers can be found at herbalists or organic grocery stores; linden tea in tea bags works just as well.
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Original Ecomely recipe.