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Blackberry Leaf Tea
Blackberry Leaf Tea is a traditional British recipe for a classic method for making a herb tea from the dried young leaves of a blackberry (bramble) bush. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Blackberry Leaf Tea.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
5 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Additional Time:
(+5 days drying)
Serves:
1
Rating: 
Tags : British Recipes
Just like the leaves of blackcurrants, young blackberry leaves have a distinctly fruity note and hen dried make an excellent tisane.
Ingredients:
For the Dried Blackberry Leaf:
1kg young, green, blackberry leaves
For the Tea:
250ml (or 1 cup) boiling water
1 tsp dried blackberry leaves
brown sugar or honey, to taste
Method:
When picking blackberry leaves for drying pick the young green leaves then split the leaves themselves from the spiny mid-rib. Arrange on a plastic sheet and place in direct sunlight for an afternoon to try. Alternatively arrange on baking trays and place in an airing cupboard for up to five days or a cool oven over night to dry.
Once dry, place the leaves in a jar, seal and store.
To make the tea place the leaves in a warmed teapot, pour over the boiling water then set aside to infuse for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer into a teacup, sweeten to taste with sugar or honey and serve.
