Mugwort is a traditional plant with a high ability to adapt to new habitats and can be found anywhere. There are many types of them, and they are distributed all over the world. Their aromas and tastes are different indeed.
Since mugwort is a traditional herb that has contributed to the health of many people since ancient times, you can expect many health benefits if you start consuming this plant, regardless of how you process it.
In this article, we will introduce you to brew mugwort as a tea which is considered the basic way to process mugwort. This tea can accompany you anytime and surely will boost you with extra health benefits!
How to Brew Mugwort Tea
Brewing In a Kettle
Mugwort Tea – Brewing In a Kettle
Ingredients
- 20 gram Dried Mugwort Leaves
- 3 L water
Instructions
- Put water and dried mugwort leaves in a pan and heat until it boils.
- When the water boils, simmer over low heat for 1 ~ 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and catch the leaves with a tea strainer.
- Your mugwort tea is ready!
Notes
Brewing In a Teapot
Mugwort Tea – Brewing In a Teapot
Ingredients
- 20 gram Dried Mugwort Leaves
- Hot water
Instructions
- Put the dried mugwort leaves in a teapot and pour boiling water.
- Leave it for about 3 ~ 4 minutes.
- When it reaches your darkness preference, then it is ready to serve!
Iced Mugwort Tea
Iced Mugwort Tea
Ingredients
- 20 g Dried Mugwort Leaves
- Water
- Ice cube (as your liking)
Instructions
- You can choose whether to brew mugwort tea either by brewing in a kettle or a teapot for the first step.
- Cool the lightly brewed mugwort tea in the refrigerator for a while.
- After the tea has cooled down a bit, fill it with the ice cube, then you're ready!
Mugwort Tea Recommended Products
At Kawashima-ya, we have carefully prepared and transformed mugwort into dried mugwort leaves to make it easier for you to taste mugwort tea full of benefits.
Harvested directly from Higashiyoshino, the mugwort is carefully grown organically, without pesticide, without chemical fertilizer, so it generates a refreshing scent.
