Avocado Leaf Tea
Refreshing, soothing, and so cozy - this avocado leaf tea is a cup of nutrient rich, immune system boosting refreshing comforting drink for everyday life.
Equipment
- Pot or tea kettle
Ingredients
- 10 Avocado Leaves Fresh or dried
- 4 cups (1 liter) Water
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or honey, optional
Instructions
Making avocado leaf tea in a pot
- Rinse the avocado leaves under running water to remove any dirt or debris (if you're using fresh leaves. For dried leaves they should already be clean).
- Boil the water in a pot or kettle.
- Once the water is boiling, add the avocado leaves to the pot.
- Allow the leaves to boil for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for another 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a cup or mug.
- Add brown sugar or honey to taste (optional).
- Enjoy your cup of avocado leaf tea warm.
Making avocado leaf tea with a tea kettle
- Boil water in a kettle or pot.
- Pour the hot water into a tea pot and add the avocado leaves.
- Let the tea rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a cup or mug.
- Add brown sugar or honey to taste (optional).
- Enjoy your cup of avocado leaf tea warm.
Notes
Here's a simple and tasty avocado seed tea recipe:
Avocado seed tea main Ingredients:
- 1 avocado seed
- 4 cups of water
- Honey or sweetener of your choice (optional)
How to make avocado seed tea Instructions:
1. Rinse the avocado seed and remove the brown skin. 2. Cut the seed into small pieces. 3. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the avocado seed pieces and reduce the heat to a simmer. 4. Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes. 5. Remove the pot from the heat and strain the liquid to remove the avocado seed pieces. 6. Add honey or sweetener of your choice to taste, if desired. 7. Serve and enjoy your delicious and nutritious avocado seed tea! Note: Avocado seed tea has a slightly bitter taste, so you may want to adjust the sweetness to your liking. Enjoy!How to add delicious flavors to your avocado seed tea
- Agave syrup, maple syrup or honey: Adding a teaspoon of syrup or honey can add a touch of sweetness to your avocado seed tea. Honey also has its own potential health benefits, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Lemon or lime: Squeezing a wedge of lemon or lime into your avocado seed tea can add a refreshing citrus flavor. Citrus fruits are also high in vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant.
- Cinnamon: Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon can add warmth and spice to your avocado seed tea. Cinnamon has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may also help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Ginger: Fresh or ground ginger can add a spicy kick to your avocado seed tea. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and may also help alleviate nausea and digestive issues.
- Mint: Adding a few fresh mint leaves can give your avocado seed tea a refreshing, cooling flavor. Mint may also help soothe digestive issues and alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.