Making South American Holly Tea

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Equipment Needed

  • French press
  • South American holly leaves
  • Hot water
  • Cup and straw

French Press Method

  1. Pour herb leaves into a french press
  2. Add cold water to cover the leaves. Let water absorb for 30 seconds
  3. Pour hot (not boiling) water over leaves
  4. Steep 2 minutes then press plunger to strain

Customize the flavor with:

  • Herbs
  • Sweeteners

Make iced tea by steeping overnight in the fridge. Traditionally sipped from a gourd through a metal straw. The french press method creates a full-bodied infusion without bitterness. Perfect when you want a stronger, bolder tea.

Leaves are added to 160-180°F water.

For a French press:

  • Use 1-2 tablespoons leaves
  • Fill halfway with hot water
  • Steep 3-5 minutes

General method:

  1. Place leaves in the French press filter
  2. Slowly add hot water, letting it soak in
  3. Brew 4-6 minutes, depending on strength desired
  4. Depress plunger to serve

Example ratio:

  • 3 spoonfuls leaves
  • Cover leaves with cold water
  • Add 80-100°F hot water
  • Steep 2 minutes

Now let’s add hot water and enjoy this delicious drink!

Brewing with reverence makes it special.

  • Adjust strength by varying:
    • Leaf amount
    • 1-3 minute steep times
  • An electric kettle with infuser also works well

How to make tea from scratch:

  1. Add leaves to the French press
  2. Cover leaves with water
  3. Let steep for 2 minutes then press

Flavors to add:

  • Dried peppermint leaves
  • Ginger

For iced tea:

  1. Fill a cup with leaves
  2. Insert straw
  3. Add cold water and enjoy

Sip slowly and mindfully with friends.

What you’ll need:

  • French Press
  • Leaves
  • Hot water
  • Cup

Instructions:

  1. Add leaves into the French Press
  2. Pour hot water over the leaves
  3. Let it steep
  4. Enjoy!

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