Red Clover (Trifolium Alpestre) – Herb
Packed with not only vitamins and minerals, but also proteins. According to medical research, this herb has positive effects on the health of your bones and heart. What’s more, it can help ease discomfort during menopause. Red clover is one of those tried and tested folk herbs, so we encourage you to try its magic for yourself. Tea brewed from dried red clover petals tastes mild and slightly sweet with floral notes.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 7. 9. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 7. 9. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Red cloverBrew & Taste
When infused in hot water, the brew will be of pale, occasionally slightly pink color. Aroma of the tea is very light and its taste mild, slightly sweet with floral notes.
Origins
Red clover (Trifolium alpestre) is a sturdy herb that comes from the Fabaceae family. It' native to clearings and meadows around Europe, North Africa and West Asia and grows up to 20-80cm. It’s distinguishable by its rich, round, pink flowerhead with plenty of tiny petals and trifoliate leaves decorated with an off-white V-shape. The appetizing smell it produces is especially enticing for pollinators, such as bees or butterflies. Thanks to agriculture, this herb is now grown all around the world, North & South America and Australia included. In Europe, you can spot red clovers growing around forest tree lines or along roads or trails, usually favoring humid soil with plenty of nourishment and temperate to warm climate.
Active ingredients of red clover mostly include isoflavones, which are natural source for phytoestrogens – a substance with a structure similar to that of the female hormone, estrogen. More active ingredients include the antioxidant flavonoids, anticoagulant coumarins and essential oils along with tannins. It’s a great source of vitamin A, B1, B3, E, C and minerals such as magnesium, sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and chrome.
Clover is also a farmer-favorite livestock fodder – thanks to the high protein content and nutritional value, it’s a great food source for animals. It moreover found use in ecological agriculture thanks to the fact that it can help regenerate soil. More interesting uses include making tinctures and of course, tea, as well as nutritional supplements.
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Herb packaging preview
We pack our herbs in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. Thanks to the hermetic seal, the herbs are protected against humidity, light and foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew and the herb itself.
Preparation
100 °C
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15 minutes
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2 teaspoons for 250 ml
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Instructions for preparation
- Pour 250ml of boiling water (100°C) per 2 teaspoons of tea.
- When brewing in a teapot, add 1 extra teaspoon.
- Covered, let steep for 15 minutes, then remove the strainer.
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