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I am really working hard on trying to grow as much of our own food as possible! One way I am working on that is by growing tea. In this video I harvest, dry, and taste test fig leaf tea for the first time! I was shocked to find out that fig leaf tea is AMAZING and it tastes like figs. Fig leaf tea is supposed to help with blood sugar levels as well which is always a plus!
Items talked about in the video:
Fig Leaf Tea — https://amzn.to/3htdQtz
Excalibur Dehydrator — https://amzn.to/3xR9NwL
Goose Neck Tea Kettle — https://amzn.to/2VssusJ
Fig Onion Chutney — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUHaFFJqrzQ
Fig Jam — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9RwBBd34wE&t=3s
This is not a sponsored video, links to products in the description contain affiliate links. I only link to products I LOVE and use daily!!
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The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love by Kristen Kimbell — https://amzn.to/3dwIzUd
Animal Vegetable Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbra Kingsolver. — https://amzn.to/3AaxJx7
— These are the two books that inspired me to garden!!
Where I buy my bulk food — https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/flour/unbleached-flour/all-purpose-flour-unbleached-organic/11444?package=FL061&a_aid=5aefb8cc26
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I do love using as many parts of a plant as possible. I DO want to warn people though, that fig leaves and sap are a very common skin irritant. It contains a phytotoxin that can cause actual burns on sensitive people , when exposed to the leaves and sap, and then sunlight. It can be extraordinarily painful and itchy, so just be aware when in the fig tree, getting skin exposure to the leaves. I have to wear gloves and a long-sleeve shirt to pick my figs. .
I didn`t know you could use fig leaves. Now I`m on the hunt for fig leaves recipes 🙂 Thank you for sharing all your recipes and knowlegde on this channel. Greetings from Austria
Lovely healthy fig , I’ve have one in a pot
good idea.
I would love to have a tea garden someday! That is even more awesome though that you were able to make it from a plant that also produces other things!
I had no idea fig leaves had a use! The white spot was such a cool fact!
Thanks! I never thought to use the leaves! I need to do some research.
wow!!!! I had no idea about fig leaves uses!!!! Love this! will be buying one for my garden now 😀 Also in the spirit of using parts of the plant, I once made a great carrot top pesto
I know, very off-topic, but I love whenever you look directly into the camera… Your eyes are just mesmerizing!
Do you like the fig leaf or raspberry leaf tea best so far?
What other teas do you make from your garden?
Since we can use the leaves to make some tea.. does it mean that we can boil them fresh too to make tea ¿
try white or pink clover blossom tea, you might never call it a weed again.
YouTube recommended your channel to me recently! It’s my dream to have a garden of my own one day but alas I am only 20 and have many years of education ahead of me (hoping to get a PhD in microbiology and genetics ) just wanted to say that you have such an effortless way speaking on camera, it feels so much like a real conversation! Wonderful to see your channel grow and can’t wait to see more 🙂
Never heard of this but definitely going to try it. I have 6 fig trees and not a fan of figs, too sweet
Please for my own sake stop becoming my favorite channel.
Please let is kno if u get any tummy woes from the tea or any side effects if u would thanks
I use most of my Alma figs for Fig bread throughout the year. Chopped up and frozen in my food saver bags. Everyone loves it. Going to have to try the tea!
I have noticed u wear ur headphones most of the time… can I know what do u listen to?
I have never heard of fig tea, that sounds like something i would like to try. Thank you for showing the steps in making your own fig tea.
Oh my soul!! Please do more videos on different teas you make from the stuff in your garden!!!
Just purchased an Excalibur! Can't wait!
Have you tried adding orange peel to the raspberry tea?
You are living my literal dream! I've always wanted to have my own tea garden! I will have to check out the fig tea blends you recommended, my wife's diabetic and anything that helps her keep her blood sugar under control is it important! Sent this to my MIL as well because she is also diabetic and the real gardener of the family. Can't wait to see more tea blends especially now that colder weather is here!!
I love iced green tea. Since the fig leaf tea reminds you of green tea, a 110 degree day definatly calls for iced tea.