Tea with sage

In our country, sage is better known as a medicinal plant, but in many countries it is widely used in cooking. It is used as a spice in the preparation of poultry, veal, fish. Sage goes well with vegetables and cheese. It is even used to make some beers. Only sage leaves are used. They have a peculiar bitter astringent taste and a rather strong smell. That is why in cooking, sage is consumed in small quantities, so as not to interrupt the aroma and taste of other products.

The healing properties of sage have been known for a long time. It was used in medicine by the ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. No wonder the name of this plant is translated from Latin as "be healthy, feel good".

The phenolic acid contained in sage is a powerful therapeutic agent. Therefore, sage is a natural antioxidant that improves memory, restores strength, slows down the aging process in the body. In the old days, a drink with sage was called "tea for inspiration."

How to prepare this valuable medicinal drink correctly?

To begin, pour boiling water over a clean dried teapot and rinse it gently. This is done to raise the temperature of the kettle and warm it up evenly. Pour dry sage leaves into an empty kettle and pour everything with a liter of clean hot water. Then add lemon juice and sugar. Let the tea brew for half an hour, wrapping the teapot with a towel. After half an hour, strain the tea through a strainer. For taste, you can add honey to the finished tea.

It is recommended to drink tea with sage in small portions - half a glass at a time. It's still a medicinal tea.

Regular consumption of tea with sage will help not only to maintain health, but also to preserve beauty and youth for many years.

Good health!