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Chamomile-orange blossom tea
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp chamomile flower heads
- Peel of an organic orange, cut into thin strips
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 500 ml boiling water
- Honey to taste
Directions:
- Place the organic chamomile flower heads, orange peel and cinnamon stick in a teapot.
- Pour the boiling water over the ingredients.
- Cover the pot and let the tea brew for 5-7 minutes.
- If you like, you can add honey to sweeten the tea.
- Enjoy this refreshing and aromatic chamomile tea.
Chamomile-lavender flower tea
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp chamomile flower heads
- 1 tbsp dried organic lavender flowers
- 500 ml boiling water
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Honey to taste
Directions:
- Mix the chamomile flower heads and the dried organic lavender flowers in a teapot.
- Pour the boiling water over the flower mixture.
- Cover the pot and let the tea brew for about 5-7 minutes.
- If you like, you can add lemon slices and honey to enhance the taste.
- This tea offers a harmonious combination of chamomile and lavender and is perfect for relaxing and relieving the stress of the day.
Chamomile blossom honey butter
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers (strong aroma - flower heads)
- 100 grams unsalted butter, soft
- 2 tablespoons honey
- A pinch of salt
Directions:
- Lightly crush the dried chamomile flowers in a mortar to release their aroma.
- In a bowl, mix the soft butter with the chopped chamomile flowers, honey and a pinch of salt.
- Place the chamomile blossom honey butter on a piece of parchment paper or cling film and form into a roll.
- Wrap the roll tightly and place it in the refrigerator to harden. This usually takes about an hour.
- Cut the chamomile blossom honey butter into slices and enjoy on fresh bread, toast or warm muffins.
Chamomile flower risotto
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth (hot)
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers (strong aroma - flower heads)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the Arborio rice and sauté, stirring constantly, until slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the dry white wine and stir until almost completely absorbed.
- Add the dried chamomile flowers and gradually pour in the hot vegetable stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly. This should take about 18-20 minutes, until the rice is al dente and the stock has been absorbed.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the risotto on plates and garnish with fresh chamomile flowers if desired.
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