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  • From: rob hamilton <lostman_amiga@yahoo.com>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] black currents (revisited)
  • Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:09:06 -0700 (PDT)

Have you ever had any strong bitter flavors from the
leaves? If so, what would cause this?

Robert

--- Ribes60@aol.com wrote:

> I make black currant tea every year, it is very good
> (and good for you). I
> harvest the leaves in May when they are growing
> rapidly and tie them in small
> bunches, much like some tobacco is managed to air
> dry. I hang them in the barn
> until they are completely dry and brittle. Then
> they can be crumbled and
> stored in fruit jars in a cool dark place. The tea
> is made just as you would
> regular tea, by steeping, it can be sweetened with
> sugar or honey and flavored
> with some spice such as cinnamon or allspice. I got
> this recipe from a Russian
> scientist when I inquired about the medicinal value
> of black currant. This
> tea is very good either hot or iced, I served it at
> my open house gatherings
> for several years.
>
> Ed Mashburn
> Z 5/6 - Central PA
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