Herb Chicken

1-2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 heaping tbsp chamomile
1 heaping tbsp spearment
1 tsp dill
1 tsp basil
1/2-3/4 cup light miracle whip
1/8 cup 1% milk
breadcrumbs
olive oil
salt/pepper
butter


brew teas together use 1/2 for soaking the chicken
rinse and soak chicken in a med bowl with milk and strongly brewed tea for about mintues

dip into breadcrumbs and fry over med/low heat in olive oil until golden brwon place in buttered baking dish

mix the miracle whip, dill, basil, salt/pepper in a small bowl, add the strongly brewed tea will be like a thick paste use a little milk to thin out as desired pour over the chicken and bake for 20-30 minutes serve with pasta/rice and fresh veggies

Enjoy!

Monkey Yixing Teapot?

I picked this tea pot but I was hoping someone has more info on it then I have.. there's no imprint on the bottom but it does have a tag on it that says

'This teapot is made from purple clay, a substance found only in Yixing, China, prized for it's fine texture and porosity. Purple clay absorbs the flavor and aroma of brewed tea, a desirable quality that increases over time. Beautifully handmade with a red-brown color attained after firing, the highly collectible teapot will be a cherished treasure in your home for many years to come.'

I'ts a small one I'd say one cuppa
there was a small sticker on the bottom that said for decorative purposes only? this is where I'm totally confused? Is it really or isn't it? It probably is a fake knock off since it's not stamp but then again I'm not sure.. It's my first one hoping that someone may know more info and will let me know.

thanks

For Bowel Pain

Rice vinegar tea

This is a very effective tea for relieving pain in the lower bowel. You will need white rice vinegar, which you can buy in Chinese markets.

3-4 teaspoons white rice vinegar
green tea
3 cups (850 ml) water

Put some green tea into a teapot. Bring the water to the boil and pour into the pot. Add 3-4 teaspoons of vinegar and allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before drinking.

For Diarrhea or Loose Bowels

Mung bean tea


Mung beans are small beans with green skins and yellow flesh. Whole mung beans can be sprouted and the sprouts used in the stir-fries. split mung beans without their skins can be used whole or ground into a fine flour. For this recipe buy pale yellow mung bean flour from Asian stores or grind your own with a pestle and mortar or in a spice or coffee grinder. It is important to use white sugar for this recipe.

tea of your choice
1 teaspoon mung bean flour
3 cups (850 ml) water
white sugar

Put some tea of your choice into a pot with a teaspoon of mung bean flour. Bring the water to a boil and pour into the pot. Add a little sugar if you wish, cover and leave sit for 2-3 minutes before drinking.

For Flu

Lei Ch'a (ground tea)

This very famous tea is used to treat flu or flu-like symptoms. there is a story about this tea, which dates from three kindoms period (A.D. 221-277).

A famous general was with his army in a mountainous district when he and all of his soldiers fell ill with flu. The local people knew of a special tea to treat the illness , but the recipe was a closely guarded secret. Nonetheless, the villagers decided that they had to try and help the army and gave them the tea to drink. The general and his army recovered and the tea became famous. today, visitors to mountain villages are sometimes welcomed with this tea.

1 teaspoon green tea leaves
1 desserspoon of long grain white rice, uncooked
2-3 thin slices of fresh root ginger, cut across the grain
3 cups (850ml) water

Wash the rice and finely chop the ginger slices. Put the tea, rice and ginger into a mortar with a little cold water and use a pestle to grind then into a fine paste. (you may also use a food processor).

Pour the water into a saucepan and bring to boil. Add the paste and continue to boil, stirring clockwise for 1-2 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before drinkning.

You may adjust the proportions of the ingredients to taste.

Enjoy!

Summer Teas

Inthe sunner when it's very hot people run the risk of getting sunstroke. Cooling teas can help prevent and treat mild sunstroke. They also quench thrist and improve the appetite. Dried white chrysanthemum flowers are especially useful for this.

Hot chrysanthemum tea

This white chrysanthemum tea is good for treating mild sunstroke.

20 dried white chrysanthemum flowers
light green or green tea
3 cups (850ml) water

Wash the cyrysanthemum flowers and put them into a pot and add some light green tea or green tea. Bring water to boil and pour into the pot. Cover and allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before drinking.



Chilled chrysanthemum tea

This variation is an ideal drink for hot summer parties. AS well as helping to prevent sunstroke it is also an excellent thrist quencher. Big soup tureens, heat-resistant bowls, and large jugs are all ideal vessels for serving this tea.

half a package of dried white chrysanthemum flowers
7-8 pints (4 - 4 1/2 liters) of water
honey or rock sugar

Wash the chrysanthemum flowers and put them into a large saucepan with water. Bring to the oil, reduce heat and continue to cook for half an hour. If you wish to use rock sugar add it at this stage. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and strain the tea into the vessel, tureen or bowl. Allow the tea to cool completely and chill inthe refrigerator before serving.

If you use honey, cover the pot and wait until the tea is lukewarm before adding it.



Tomato tea

In the summer when it is very hot it is all too easy to lose your appetite. This tea will perk your appetite. If you like, you can sweeten the tea with a little sugar.

1 tomato (about the size of a ping pong ball)
green tea
3 cups (850 ml) water
sugar (optional)

Wash the tomato, but do not peel it. Roughly dice the tomato and put into a pot with some green tea leaves. Bring water to boil and pour into the pot. Add sugar cover and let stand 2-3 minutes before drinking.


Enjoy!

For Throat Infections or Sore Gums

Sweet tea

This tea is good for throat infections and sore gums. You can also gargle with the tea or use it as mouthwash.

green or oolong tea of your choice
rock sugar
3 cups (850ml) water

To make a strong brew, put 4-5 teaspoons of tea into the teapot and pour in the boiling water. Add rock sugar to the pot and let stand for 2-3 mintues before drinking.

Enjoy!

For A Dry Sore Throat

Honey and lemon tea

Lemon is very good for treating the throat. Honey, or feng mi, must be used with care as it will change it's properties if it is heated. It is important to let the tea cool down until is only lukewarm before adding the honey. People who suffer from chronic loose bowls should add the honey when the tea is still hot.

half a lemon
red tea
honey
3 cups (850ml) water

Wash the lemon and cut it in half. Take one half, chop it roughly, and crush it before putting it into the teapot. Add red tea leaves to taste. Bring water to a fast boil then pour into teapot. Cover and let allow to sit until lukewarm. Add honey to taste and enjoy!

If you like to drink this tea hot you can subsitute rock sugar for the honey.

Prepare the lemon and put in saucepan with water. Bring to a boil and add the rock sugar. Reduce the heat and cook for 2 minutes. take the pan off the heat and add the red tea to taste. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes before dirnking.

Enjoy!