Koporye tea, the preparation of which is a real art, has a number of fantastic properties. But first things first. To begin with, let's delve into history.
Koporye tea. The story of his appearance
From time immemorial, this type of drink was prepared from the so-called Ivan tea. At the dawn of the seventeenth century, fragrant Chinese tea was brought into the Russian state, which was liked both by the nobility and the common people. A variety of classes enjoyed the tart, but at the same time mild taste of the drink. The price of Chinese tea began to grow rapidly, and soon only very wealthy people could afford such a luxury. What did the peasants have to do? They were poor, but not stupid at all. Ordinary people immediately noticed a specific herb, which later received the proud name "Ivan-tea". An invigorating drink was made from this herb.
So how was Koporye tea made? Cooking was carried out in several stages. First, young leaves of amazing grass were selected, then they were thoroughly dried and scalded with boiling water. Then the peasants rubbed soft leaves and dried again. They were especially well and quickly dried in an original Russian oven. After the final drying, the leaves had to be thoroughly kneaded again. Koporye tea, the preparation of which took a lot of time, usually worked out wonderfully. Where did such a strange name come from? The thing is that the drink was most widely distributed in the village of Koporye, near St. Petersburg. This is an interesting story that this tea holds in itself.
Koporye tea. Properties and Benefits
Like it or not, this type of tea is one of the most useful. Firstly, it has an amazing calming effect and replaces sedative tablets. Even if you do not have frequent nervous breakdowns, it is useful to drink it for prevention. There is, of course, no caffeine in Kopor tea, but it is rich in carotene, which is found in large doses in carrots, and vitamin C, which is found in citrus fruits. Do you think lemon is healthier than this tea? And what will be your reaction when you find out that Kopor’s tea contains vitamin C exactly six times more than in a ripe and juicy lemon? It is not necessary to eat this sour fruit when you can just have a cup of aromatic drink with candy and be healthy. In addition, tea is rich in elements such as copper and manganese. Agree, they are very necessary for the human body.
As for the antimicrobial properties, then in this matter Koporskaya tea takes an honorable first place, and without any reservations. It is better to drink one cup of Kopor tea than ten black. This is a scientifically proven fact! This drink perfectly cleanses the intestines, and some doctors even prescribe it to their patients suffering from diseases of the stomach or intestines. And this is not folk medicine at all, it is prevention. So don’t be afraid. And how is Koporye tea made these days? Cooking is not much different from the method used in the seventeenth century, except that all the actions for people are done by technology. Now there is no need to build a
Russian stove for tea, and that's good!