Ironwort, Herbal Infusion, Sweet Sage - Slightly Earthy - A Hint Of Citrus Recipe
Make Ironwort, Herbal Infusion, Sweet Sage - Slightly Earthy - A Hint Of Citrus Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Herbs
Citrus
Sweetening Agent
Water
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Herbs
Rinse the ironwort and fresh sage leaves under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Zest the Lemon
Using a microplane or zester, zest one lemon to obtain about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Set aside.
Juice the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, discarding any seeds.
Infusion
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Add Herbs
Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed ironwort and fresh sage leaves to the saucepan. Stir gently.
Steep the Mixture
Remove the saucepan from heat, cover it with a lid, and allow the mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes. This will extract the flavors and beneficial properties of the herbs.
Finishing Touches
Strain the Infusion
After steeping, carefully strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher or bowl, discarding the solid herbs.
Add Citrus and Sweetener
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey to the strained infusion. Mix well until the honey is fully dissolved.
Serve
Pour the herbal infusion into cups or glasses. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing iced version.