Here is Ekaterina's Recipe: IVAN-TEA, LEARNING TO FERMENT ???? Hello, my dear readers and friends! Ivan-tea is a very healthy plant. My post was devoted to this issue earlier - https://vk.com/photo3036475_456239347... And now for those who want to enjoy the taste and aroma of the original Russian drink, which our ancestors drank for several centuries, I want to tell you how to ferment Ivan-tea at home. HOW IS IVAN-TEA USEFUL? Willow tea is drunk to increase overall defenses, strengthen the immune system; it perfectly calms, improves sleep, treats depression; Women should drink it during menopause, as it eliminates sweating, relieves irritability, stabilizes blood pressure; It is used in gynecology for women with heavy uterine bleeding, and also prevents the development of benign and malignant neoplasms of the reproductive system; Pregnant women need fireweed to replenish minerals and vitamins and for fetal growth. It increases lactation in nursing mothers; Men treat chronic prostatitis with fermented tea, prevent the development of prostate adenoma, and increase sexual potency; Fireweed improves digestion: relieves inflammation, heals erosions and ulcers. With regular use, constipation goes away; Being a good choleretic and diuretic, it helps in the treatment of cholelithiasis and urolithiasis; Tea helps to get rid of iron deficiency anemia, improves blood composition, as it contains iron, copper, molybdenum, manganese and many other trace elements; Strengthens vascular walls, as it contains a lot of vitamin C, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure; It helps maintain the acid-base balance, normalizes carbohydrate-fat metabolism, and is therefore used even in a comprehensive weight loss program; Reduces alcohol intoxication of the body, treats the effects of food poisoning, and is used for gout; Ivan tea finds its place in cosmetology: it strengthens nails and hair. Rejuvenates facial skin. STORAGE Put the finished tea in glass jars for storage and close the lid tightly. The finished tea can be stored for two years. I hope that you will not need so much time. After all, having tried the properly brewed drink, you will start drinking it more and more often. Most likely, the prepared tea will simply not be enough for you until spring! How to brew fermented Ivan tea correctly? No matter how delicious the fireweed tea may seem to you, you should not drink endless amounts of it. After all, fermentation has enhanced the beneficial properties of the drink. NOT A FAN, MY FRIENDS. For example, you should not drink it excessively (and some drink it like water) if you have low blood pressure, if you have increased blood clotting (often happens to older people!), if you have a state of depression with symptoms of apathy. Ivan-tea can deepen depression. It is good to drink for those who are too excitable and irritable. In general, read more carefully about the beneficial and medicinal properties and contraindications of Ivan-tea! Well, we will prepare a delicious, aromatic drink. To do this, take a half-liter teapot. Put two teaspoons of dry tea in it and pour boiling water. Let it sit for 15 minutes, without even insulating the teapot. Stir and pour into cups. The tea contains many useful components and, as you already know, there is no caffeine. Therefore, drink it at any time of the day and even late in the evening. The aroma is wonderful! Want to sweeten it? Just not with sugar. Eat figs, dates, raisins, honey and wash it down with the drink. By the way, this tea never darkens your teeth. So, do you want to try this tea? Many will answer, “Yes! But it’s very troublesome!” I think that for your health you should still master this technology for making Ivan-tea. A kind channel dedicated to housekeeping, economical housekeeping, home cooking, useful tips, additional income and many other interesting things. YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL HERE: https://money.yandex.ru/to/4100129393... In the Happiness Shop you will find Lenten and vegetarian dishes. The channel also has business ideas for women. And every Sunday we hold a STREAM, where we talk not only about food, but also about life. My channel is focused on kindness, positivity and proper nutrition. To all kind people - thank you for watching and kind words, and to all ill-wishers - thank you for being active on the channel) THANK YOU TO ALL THE BENEFACTORS WHO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL!!! Heartfelt Thank You) I highly recommend joining this media network: http://scalelab.com/apply?referral=69... In my opinion, this is the best media network in Russia at the moment. Believe me, I have something to compare with. Denis and his team quickly respond to any question that arises, provide tremendous support here I learned how to gain subscribers and create channels: http://infonext.ru/konoden/?utm_mediu... - this is the best school I recommend! and this is a group dedicated to my work https://vk.com/levashova_studenova