Karkadeh tea making
For the preparation of hot tea Karkadeh, the red leaves of the flowers are doused with hot water because it is too bitter. The quality criterion for Karkadeh is the color of the flower. This has to be dark red. Lighter petals have less flavor and are more acidic. Karkadeh leaves are accompanied by apple and citric acid. Karkadeh tea is sweetened with sugar after is poured in tea cups. The cold is a variant of the Karkadeh syrup diluted with water. For its production Karkadeh leaves are in equal parts with water and sugar boiled to syrup and then filled in bottles.
Growing areas are Karkadeh Egypt and Sudan. At harvest, the flowers are cut, after which, the flowers are plucked by hand, cleaned and dried. The harvesting methods, and of course the way of drying affects the quality of the drink. Originally Karkadeh must be left for 4 to 5 days in the sun to dry. This process can be shortened if the tea leaves are oven-or freeze-dried. The drying method affects the acid and pectin content, as well as to the color of the leaves.
Hibiscus is a natural remedy used worldwide and is especially common. In Egypt and Sudan, Karkadeh syrup salt and pepper and other spices are use with mentally related stomach problems.
Lapacho tea - medicinal tea of the Incas
The essence of the Lapacho tea is from the inner bark of the Lapacho tree which is also called "Tree of Life". The inner bark is harvested, but it grows quickly again, so no long term damage is done on the tree. The tree can be up to 35 feet high and can reach an age of 700 years. It is evergreen and bears red to purple flowers. The Lapacho tree is one of the trumpet tree crops and is called Pau d'arco or Tabebuia Avellanedeae. The Lapacho tree is common in the South American rain forests.
Lapacho tea effect
The Incas apply the inner bark of Lapacho tea as a versatile remedy. Lapacho tea in North America has recently become a fashionable cure. In Europe, Lapacho tea is a remedy, but is still relatively unknown. The inner bark of the Lapacho tree contains anti-cancer drugs and some users see Lapacho tea as a miracle cure for the disease. However, science has not yet sufficiently explored to make informed statements.
The current state of research on Lapacho tea revealed some side effects due to high doses. GP Lapacho tea review, however, showed a placebo effect on the one healing process. This may be beneficial.
Lapacho tea is a medicinal tea and contains the active ingredients calcium, potassium, iron and Lapachol or lapachone. It is also an antibiotic.
Lapacho tea supports the immune system and has an antibacterial effect. Due to its ingredients, it is recommended as an inflammation inhibitor or blood pressure reducing agent. In addition, it has a diuretic and diaphoretic effect. This may be due to its soothing, pain-relieving effect. It is also used in cold , shingles, herpes sores and gastrointestinal problems. Pregnant women should use only external Lapacho tea or drink.
Lapacho tea preparation and application
It is recommended that two teaspoons of bark must be added in a liter of water, brew it for five minutes and to let cool down for fifteen minutes. At higher concentrations, Lapacho tea can be used as a tincture.
Lapacho tea should never be taken for longer than six weeks. After a four week break, the treatment needs to continue safely. The external application has no time limit. As a consumer you should be careful not to overdose Lapacho tea.
The taste is comparable with the Lapacho tea red bush tea. Lapacho tea tastes slightly sweet and has an earthy aroma with a touch of vanilla.
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