Back in spring when the blackberry vines around my area where kicking back into life I harvested some young leafs to make into a fermented leaf tea. In todays video I show you the harvest and also take you back to the kitchen to show the process. It takes around 6 weeks to ferment the leaves, with checks each week for mould. I show you the progress each week and also what you need to do should mould appear on your ferment. Finally we dry the leaves and enjoy a well earned cup of tea. Enjoy!!
I've been asked about the health benefits of this tea and a quick question to ChatGPT came up with this answer!!
Fermented blackberry leaf tea is a popular herbal tea that is made by fermenting the leaves of the blackberry plant. While scientific research on the health benefits of fermented blackberry leaf tea is limited, traditional herbal medicine and anecdotal evidence suggest that it may offer a range of health benefits, including:
Digestive health: Fermented blackberry leaf tea is believed to aid digestion and promote gut health by increasing the production of beneficial gut bacteria.
Antioxidant properties: Blackberry leaves are rich in antioxidants, which help to protect the body against free radical damage and inflammation.
Immune system support: Some studies have suggested that fermented blackberry leaf tea may have immune-boosting properties, which may help to protect the body against infections and diseases.
Blood sugar control: Preliminary studies have suggested that blackberry leaves may help to regulate blood sugar levels, which may be beneficial for individuals with diabetes.
Anti-inflammatory effects: Fermented blackberry leaf tea is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help to reduce inflammation in the body and alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
It is important to note that more research is needed to fully understand the potential health benefits of fermented blackberry leaf tea, and individuals should consult with a healthcare professional before using it as a treatment for any specific health condition.
Please have a read of Sandor Katz' book The Art of Fermentation - it goes through mold presence in foods and when to be alarmed and when to just chill about it - very interesting!!
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:44 Going down for harvest Clearing the garden beds
2:05 Selecting the correct leaves
2:20 Harvesting the leaves
4:46 Making the tea - bashing
6:40 Explaining the process
7:00 Week One - explanation of mould
7:47 Week Two - white mould and fluffing of leaves
9:38 Week Three
10:50 Week Four
11:04 Week Five
11:27 Dehydrating leaves
13:31 Making Tea
14:34 Outro
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19 июл 2024
