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Chamomile Tea and Cinnamon Tea – Abuela’s Remedios
Wow, it has been two whole weeks since my last post. I have been quite busy with a very big project. I will tell you all about it in a few weeks, I promise. I’m very excited about it and look forward to sharing the news with you soon.
Now I’m busy packing up to travel to Miami for Hispanicize 2014 as a Clabber Girl Brand Ambassador. While there, I will be speaking at a couple of different sessions: Diversifying Your Business Beyond Your Blog and Sobre Mesa Get a Taste of What’s Simmering at the Homes of the new and diverse U.S. families. If you plan to attend Hispanicize I’d love to meet you there. I’m especially looking forward to warmer weather and breathing in the ocean’s salt air.
With spring in the air and the weather changing here in Colorado my children have had the sniffles off and on and so we have all been drinking extra liquids, especially herbal teas. I recently wrote a story about home remedios (remedies) for Latin Lover magazine and wanted to share a couple of tea recipes I drank as a child and still make today. If your grandma was anything like my grandma I have a feeling you will really enjoy my story.
Read the full story in the Latin Lover magazine and find the tea recipes below.
Chamomile Tea (Té de Manzanilla) and Cinnamon Tea (Té de Canela)
Ingredients
Chamomile Tea (Té de Manzanilla):
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers or a chamomile tea pouch
- 3 cups water
- Honey
Cinnamon Tea (Té de Canela):
- 6 cups water
- 2 Mexican cinnamon stick, whole
- Honey to taste
Instructions
Chamomile Tea (Té de Manzanilla):
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil, pour in the chamomile, cover and let steep 5 minutes. Strain and serve.
- Add honey to taste.
Cinnamon Tea (Té de Canela):
- Place water and cinnamon in a medium-sized sauce pan and bring to a boil. Let boil for approximately 3 to 5 minutes and remove from heat.
- Let steep for an additional 30 minutes, or to taste based on strength desired. Add honey to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
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Written by Yvette / Tea photo by Yvette + photos in magazine by Jeanine and old family photos
5 Comments on “Chamomile Tea and Cinnamon Tea – Abuela’s Remedios”
Thank I too grew up with remedies that help whatever you were ailing with. Grandmothers had wisdom that is just not common today.
Love your blog! I thought my nana was the only one that would use marijuana and romero in alcohol, lol!
It’s been far too long since I rewarded myself with the time to fully read (and enjoy) your blog. The story of going to abuela’s house made me teary as I miss my own abuelita and the days when my sisters and I would go to her house when we were sick, too. There were a few days when I really wasn’t all that sick; I just wanted was time with my Nana. Reminiscing aside, this also inspired me to devote some space on my tiny city patio to plant a patch of Nana’s herbs. Thanks for the nudge!
When I was young my grandmother used to steep lemons with honey and sometimes a little mint from her garden. It was pure magic. I don’t know if it was its medicinal powers or just because we didn’t want another cup, but it sure helped for some reason. Thanks for sharing this little recipe with us. Have fun in Miami!
Sounds like a busy and exciting time for you, Yvette! I am excited to hear of your latest adventure. Thanks for sharing this special connection to your grandmother– what a strong and wise woman.