凯尔特石南草原混合：温和的草本蜂蜜酒
(Celtic Heather Meadow Blend: Gentle Herbal Mead)
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食材
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2 tbsp Heather flowers
(dried, slightly crushed to release aroma)
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1 tbsp Wild thyme leaves
(新鲜或干燥)
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100 grams 蜂蜜
(preferably English wildflower honey)
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500 ml Spring water
(filtered)
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1 tsp 柠檬皮
(Freshly grated)
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1 small piece 肉桂棒
(optional for warm spice note)
新鲜薄荷叶, 3
(dried, slightly crushed to release aroma)
(新鲜或干燥)
(preferably English wildflower honey)
(filtered)
(Freshly grated)
(optional for warm spice note)
营养
- 份量: 4
- 每份大小: 1 glass (150 ml)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.1 mg
制作步骤
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1 - Prepare Herbal Infusion:
Bring spring water to a gentle boil, remove from heat. Add heather flowers, thyme leaves, lemon zest, and cinnamon stick. Steep covered for 10 minutes.
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2 - Strain and Sweeten:
Strain the infusion to remove solids. While warm, stir in the honey until completely dissolved.
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3 - Chill and Serve:
Allow the blend to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold. Serve in glasses garnished with fresh mint leaves.
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4 - Optional Fermentation:
For an authentic mead experience, allow the sweetened infusion to ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days before chilling.
Bring spring water to a gentle boil, remove from heat. Add heather flowers, thyme leaves, lemon zest, and cinnamon stick. Steep covered for 10 minutes.
Strain the infusion to remove solids. While warm, stir in the honey until completely dissolved.
Allow the blend to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold. Serve in glasses garnished with fresh mint leaves.
For an authentic mead experience, allow the sweetened infusion to ferment at room temperature for 2-3 days before chilling.
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Celtic Heather Meadow Blend
The Celtic Heather Meadow Blend is a unique English-inspired herbal mead designed to transport the drinker into the tranquil vistas of Celtic heather moorlands. Centered around dried heather flowers, which have been traditionally valued in Scottish and Northern English botanical lore for their aromatics and mild medicinal properties, this drink captures the essence of ancient mead styles revived with approachable home preparation.
Honey forms the core sweetener, providing natural sugars that lend body and balance to the floral herb notes. English wildflower honey is recommended to preserve authenticity and enhance complex floral undertones. The infusion of wild thyme adds an earthiness, offsetting the floral sweetness, while lemon zest introduces a bright, invigorating top note. Cinnamon brings subtle warm spice, though it is optional and modulated to not overpower the delicate botanicals.
The liquid is steeped hot and gently sweetened, then chilled for refreshing enjoyment or optionally fermented for a few days to develop mild sparkling mead qualities reminiscent of historical Celtic brewing practices. Garnished with mint, it’s aesthetically evocative as well as flavorful.
This recipe exemplifies the crossroads of heritage and modern herbal drink artistry. Its moderate difficulty suits home enthusiasts with basic infusing and mead fermentation experience. Rich with cultural significance and deeply aromatic, the Celtic Heather Meadow Blend celebrates English botanical traditions through an elegant yet accessible beverage. Try pairing it with light finger foods or cheeses for a garden party or meditational tasting to fully capture the serene meadow spirit.
