Drop a few sprigs of fresh tarragon into a cup, add a slice of lemon, pour in boiling water and leave to steep for a few minutes. Then, sip and feel the lovely warmth spread through your body.
Cook’s notes
It’s a brew. It’s an infusion or what the French call a tisane. But it isn’t tea. Tea is Camellia sinensis, and there’s none of the leaves of that specific plant in this drink. There’s fresh herb, a slice of fruit, water and nothing more.
So, again, this drink is not tea. It’s a fruit and herb brew. The fruit is lemon and the herb is tarragon.
This is a drink meant to be enjoyed hot but, if you prefer it cold (it’s summer in the Southern hemisphere, isn’t it?), just leave to cool, strain and drop in some ice. Whether enjoyed hot or cold, sugar is optional.
Tarragon and lemon brew
Ingredients
- 2 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 1 slice lemon or lime or kaffir lime
- sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the tarragon to remove any trace of soil and dust. Press between stacks of paper towels to get rid of excess moisture.
- Drop the cleaned tarragon into a cup.
- Add the slice of lemon.
- Pour in newly boiled water.
- Leave to steep for two to four minutes depending on how much flavor and aroma you want in your drink.
- Stir in sugar (it’s not required) and enjoy.
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