Dear Wild Cooks
Why not indulge in the simplest of pleasures – a chilled glass of Wild Chamomile tea. What could be more refreshing, when sitting watching the men’s final!
It is easy and these tiny white flowers are not difficult to spot. You want the long stemmed, sandy soil loving German Chamomile, to give it its text book name. This tiny flower head is the forager’s golden nugget – they are so flavoursome and go well in many things such as custards, brulees etc.
Chamomile
If you are in any doubt, rub the flower head in your fingers and it should smell like Chamomile tea.
It grows in fields and in waste land so make sure that you pick flower heads that are growing in a place that has not been sprayed by pesticides.
Wild Chamomile Tea
Simply remove the flower heads and lightly wash them under a cold tap for a few seconds. Place them in a teapot and cover with boiling water. It will take a few minutes to infuse. Using a tea-strainer, pour the tea into your cup – if you like you can add a little runny honey to make your tea a little sweeter. Alternatively allow the tea to cool and then pour into a glass for chilling in the fridge prior to drinking.
Serve with a bowl of local strawberries and it’s a real top glass to accompany your tennis!
Any good tennis wild food ideas to share folks?
Steph x
