For a bit of fun why not make a Kawakawa lemonade.
Its simple tasty - and I guess just plain old interesting.
Take of the stove and mix in one cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
This is called the Syrup.
Put in the fridge.
NEXT:
Steep the Kawakawa!
First wash 10 Kawakawa leaves.
Then put them in a pot with five cups of water - and simmer for 5 minutes - remove the leaves (you should have a nice green tea).
Take this water - and add to the lemon syrup mixture - and cool down - icy cool - in the fridge.
Once cold add ice - and drink.
Also note: this does not keep - the Kawakawa will go from lovely green to a dark brown fluid over night (apparently the chlorophyll becomes unstable).
Kawakawa is a native tree - that has heart shaped leaves. It occurs at the tip of the South Island - and all over the North - it was used by the Maori for its medicinal properties.
Its simple tasty - and I guess just plain old interesting.
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Manuka Honey
- 1 Cup Water
Take of the stove and mix in one cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
This is called the Syrup.
Put in the fridge.
NEXT:
Steep the Kawakawa!
First wash 10 Kawakawa leaves.
Then put them in a pot with five cups of water - and simmer for 5 minutes - remove the leaves (you should have a nice green tea).
Take this water - and add to the lemon syrup mixture - and cool down - icy cool - in the fridge.
Once cold add ice - and drink.
Also note: this does not keep - the Kawakawa will go from lovely green to a dark brown fluid over night (apparently the chlorophyll becomes unstable).
Kawakawa is a native tree - that has heart shaped leaves. It occurs at the tip of the South Island - and all over the North - it was used by the Maori for its medicinal properties.
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