Forgiveness is the fragrance that violet leaves on the heel that stepped on it - Mark Twain
The fragrance of violets is heavenly and often evokes fond memories. Since the Victorian era, the tradition of brewing violets has always aroused a certain fascination on lovers of beautiful things. It is the quintessential infusion for five o'clock tea and will remind everyone of the essence of past times. If you love the fragrance of violet, the aroma that will pervade your home while you prepare a cup of infusion will delight you.
Steps
Step 1. Select the violets
If you grow them indoors, harvest them once the dew has dried, but before the heat of the sun can dry out the essential oil of the flowers (try mid-morning).
Step 2. Gently clean the violets
Shake off all dirt and bugs. Place them in a tea strainer or strainer and wash them gently to remove all traces of dirt. After washing, dry them with absorbent paper.
Step 3. Decide whether to make an infusion of fresh violets immediately or do it later after drying them
You can also try both variants! The infusion prepared with dried violets will have a stronger flavor.
Step 4. Make fresh violet tea:
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Infuse the fresh violets directly to prepare the infusion. Calculate 2-3 teaspoons of flowers for a cup of boiling water. If you heat water in a teapot, calculate enough violets for all the cups you will serve. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes, filter and serve.
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Step 5. Prepare the dried violet tea:
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Let the flowers dry for at least a week. Read this article to find out more. If you don't grow violets, buy dried, organic, non-chemically treated violets from a trusted store (such as a herbalist's shop).
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Store dried violets in an airtight, opaque container.
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Make the tea with dried flowers. Calculate 1-2 teaspoons of violets for each cup of boiling water.
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Step 6. Create a gasket
In both recipes you can garnish the infusion with fresh violets to give it an extra touch (as shown in the photo above).
Advice
- Did you know that violets, not roses, were the traditional Valentine's Day flowers? Over time, roses have taken over, but violets are still associated with romance and sweetness.
- Infusion of violets is said to relieve congestion, bronchitis and inflammation of the respiratory tract, including a sore throat.
- Accompany the drink with violet cupcakes and crystallized violets for a themed relaxation moment.
- Roses, pansies and lavender are complementary flavors that go well with violets.
Warnings
- Do not use violets treated with chemical pesticides. If you are unaware of the treatments they have received, do not use them.
- If you use wild violets, make sure your dog doesn't go to the toilet!
