How To Prepare Corn Silk Tea: A Step-By-Step Guide
Ingredients
- Fresh corn silk or dried corn silk 1 tablespoon
- Water 1 cup
- Honey optional, for sweetness
- Lemon juice optional, for flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Gather The Corn Silk
- Start by collecting fresh corn silk from corn cobs. Alternatively, you can purchase dried corn silk from a trusted source.
Step 2: Rinse The Corn Silk
- If using fresh corn silk, give it a gentle rinse to remove any dirt or debris. Dried corn silk typically doesn’t require rinsing.
Step 3: Boil Water
- In a saucepan or teapot, bring the water to a boil. You’ll need approximately one cup of water for every tablespoon of corn silk.
Step 4: Add Corn Silk
- Place the corn silk into the boiling water. After lowering the heat to low, simmer for ten to fifteen minutes while covered. This allows the corn silk to infuse its flavor and health benefits into the water.
Step 5: Strain And Serve
- After simmering, use a strainer to separate the corn silk from the tea. Pour the infused Corn Silk Tea into your favorite teacup or mug.