How to make persimmon leaf tea

As one of the major producing countries of persimmons, persimmons are very common in the streets and alleys of life, especially in autumn when persimmons are on the market in large quantities. There are many types of persimmons, the most common ones are soft persimmons and crisp persimmons. But what many people don’t know is that the leaves of the persimmon tree can actually be dried and made into drinkable tea. Therefore, I will introduce to you the preparation method of persimmon leaf tea.

First, take an appropriate amount of persimmon leaves and wash them; if the persimmon leaves are very dirty and difficult to clean, you can use gauze to wipe and wash them. Then steam the leaves in a steamer for 2 to 3 minutes. After cooling, cut the leaves into 0.3 cm rectangles. Third, dry it in the sun, and once it is dry, place it in a storage container.

When making tea, it is not recommended to use a metal teapot; persimmon leaf tea is similar to ordinary tea. For example, in order to fully absorb vitamin C, you should not drink coffee, black tea, or green tea 40 to 50 minutes after drinking it.

Tips and tips: If the leaves are difficult to dry, you can use a microwave for 30 seconds to help dry them. Be careful if you leave it for too long the leaves will burn.

Drinking experience: It is a delicious tea. Rich in vitamin C but not sour.

In addition to containing considerable amounts of protein, amino acids and multiple vitamins, persimmon leaves also contain choline, rutin and tannin, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, blood-activating, blood pressure-lowering, lipid-lowering and anti-cancer effects. Boiled persimmon leaves or mixed with boiled water as tea can promote the body's metabolism, lower blood pressure, increase coronary blood flow, and relieve cough and phlegm.

Drinking this tea can also lower blood sugar and blood pressure, and is a good health food for many people. It is even better for elderly women. Long-term drinking of persimmon leaf tea can prevent the accumulation of melanin (age spots).

We may mainly use persimmon leaves to make tea or take a bath. Can we use persimmon leaves to make tea for a long time?

Actually, it is not possible. This is mainly because persimmon leaves contain a large amount of tannin. Although they have many benefits, drinking persimmon leaf tea for a long time may cause diarrhea and may also cause damage to the liver. Or you can compromise and drink some persimmon leaf tea every once in a while, but you cannot drink persimmon leaf tea continuously for a long time.

Finally, a reminder: if you use persimmon leaves to make tea, you should pay attention to eating more foods that nourish the liver.