Carrot tea is a healthy drink that is used to treat certain health problems. Given that such a drink in everyday life is not very common and many have not even heard about it, we will consider what the benefits of carrot tea are, how to properly prepare and drink it.

The chemical composition of carrots

Everyone knows that carrots are a useful vegetable for the human body, as they are rich in content:

• β-carotene;
• calcium
• potassium;
• zinc;
• copper;
• vitamins: C, B, PP, H, A, E;
• acids: malic, folic;
• flavonoids.

Vitamins and trace elements are stored in carrots even during heat treatment, so a drink based on it is also very useful. The most useful tea is considered to be carrot leaf tea, which, in addition to the above nutrients, also contains large amounts of vitamin K and selenium, iodine, chlorophyll and caffeine.

Useful properties of carrot tea

Carrot tea is usually used for:

• viral and colds;
• eye problems
• digestive problems and certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• kidney disease
• problems with the prostate;
• hypertension
• constipation.

Did you know? Usually, during the heat treatment of vegetables, the amount of antioxidants in the composition is significantly reduced, but in carrots the opposite is true. — the content of antioxidants increases by 2 times, which makes the vegetable even more useful.

• What is the use:
• Carrots are most useful for the child’s body when the skeleton is actively growing, so the drink helps strengthen bones.
• The drink stimulates the immune system and protects the body from the effects of viruses and bacteria.
• The product is characterized by low calorie content and well dulls the feeling of hunger, so it can be drunk by people who are on a diet.
• Carrots have a positive effect on the skin, slows down the aging process, resists acne, regulates the sebaceous glands, improves complexion, strengthens the vascular walls.
• The drink establishes a metabolism, removes toxins, toxins, purifies the blood.
• Women appreciate him very much, because he has a beneficial effect on nails and hair, helps strengthen them, and heals seborrhea and brittleness.

Carrot Tea Recipes

On the Internet you can find many recipes for carrot tea using fresh, dried vegetables or tops. Below are the best recipes with a detailed description of the cooking process and the characteristics of consumption.

From fresh carrots

A fresh vegetable is suitable for brewing tea all year round, but a freshly picked product that contains the maximum amount of vitamins and juice is best suited for these purposes. To make tea, you should use high-quality carrots without traces of rot, damage, disease or exposure to pests.

Important! It is best to make tea from small root vegetables that have a bright orange color — such carrots are much sweeter and have a richer taste and aroma.

To brew a tasty drink, it is recommended to follow the instructions:

1. Carrots are thoroughly washed under running water several times to get rid of dust and dirt.
2. The vegetable is peeled and ground using a grater or meat grinder.
3. In a preheated teapot, grated carrots are poured, 250 ml of boiling water is poured and clogged tightly.
4. Leave a brewing drink for 30 minutes.

To improve the taste, you can add sugar, honey or your favorite aroma spices to the cooled drink. You can drink the prepared amount immediately or in half a portion 2 times a day.

From dried carrots

There are several ways to prepare dried carrots, which is ideal for brewing tea:

1. Dry in the oven: Root crops washed under running water are peeled. You can grind a vegetable using a meat grinder or grater with large links. The raw materials are initially laid out on waxed paper, allowed to drain the juice and sent to dry in the oven on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. The oven at that time should already warm up to 100 ° C. The temperature is reduced to 80 ° C and the carrots are dried until a light brown color is obtained. The drying time depends on the type of oven and takes an average of 1.5–2.5 hours. When the root crop dries well, it is necessary to remove the pan and leave it at room temperature so that the carrot tea is completely cooled.
2. Naturally Dry: in the summer, on a sunny day, carrots are well and quickly dried in the street under the scorching sun. Washed root vegetables get rid of the skin and cut into small cubes or straws. In order for the carrots to dry well on all sides, they spread it on a sheet of metal covered with parchment paper. In the drying process, 3-4 times a day, the raw materials should be mixed. At night, carrots are brought into the room, and the next day they are again taken out into the street. Repeat the procedure until the chopped vegetable dries well. This can take 2-4 days, depending on the air temperature and location.
3. Dry in an electric dryer: The easiest way is to make a carrot tea blank using a special vegetable dryer. The prepared vegetable (washed, peeled) is rubbed on a coarse grater and placed in a dryer. It is necessary to set the mode and temperature based on the recommendations specified in the instructions for the device. The drying time also depends on the characteristics of the device and can be from 4 to 8 hours.

Video: Harvesting carrot tea for the winter

Tea from dried vegetables is tastier than fresh, it is more aromatic and rich. To make a drink on 1 tbsp. l carrot tea using 200 ml of boiling water. The tea leaves are poured into the teapot, filled with water and corked with a lid. Infuse the drink should be 30 minutes, eat without additives or with sugar / honey / spices. The amount of drink consumed per day should be up to 300 ml.

From the tops of carrots

Carrot tops are also often used to make healthy tea. Tops can be used freshly cut or dried.

Important! Fresh carrot tops are bitter, so it can spoil the taste of the drink, in order to avoid this, it is recommended that before scalding, scald greens several times with boiling water.

Consider 2 options for tea from tops:

• with fresh: to prepare a drink, young green stems with leaves are chosen, washed under running water several times and chopped with a knife. For 200 ml of boiling water, 1 hour of greens is used, left for 10 minutes, under a lid. Filter, add honey or sugar to taste;
• with dried: to prepare a drink, dried tops (1 tsp) are brewed with boiling water (1 cup), left for 10 minutes to brew. To give a pronounced aroma, add a little black, green tea or spices.

To prepare the tops for the winter, it is dried in the sun in the hot summer. Freshly picked leaves are thoroughly washed and cut with a knife, spread on a newspaper under the scorching sun, mixed 3-4 times throughout the day. In order for the tops to completely dry, 2 days is enough. Tea with carrot tops must be taken 100 ml 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes before eating.

Carrot tea with herbs and berries

Very tasty is carrot tea with the addition of a variety of fruits and herbs, which makes it more saturated and aromatic. Such a drink can be consumed 2-3 times a day for 1 cup, as a substitute for regular tea or coffee.

To make a drink, mix rose hips, currants, raspberries, 2 tbsp. l., dried carrots - 3 tbsp. l., dried nettle - 1 tbsp. l., mint - 1 tbsp. Dry components should be filled with 1 liter of boiling water and left in the teapot for 1 hour. After the specified time, strain the drink and drink with the addition of honey or in pure form.

Did you know? Homeland of carrots — Afghanistan, where in the wild carrots grew purple. The usual orange carrots was brought to us in the Netherlands, improving the taste characteristics and size of the vegetable.

Harm and possible contraindications

Any drug has contraindications for use, carrot tea is also no exception. Drinking a drink is forbidden to people who are allergic to carrots, stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the small intestine. The consumption of carrot tea for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended.

If you do not follow the recommendations for drinking tea, adverse reactions of the body may appear in the form of lethargy, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headaches.

Thus, carrot tea is a very useful drink that can cure some diseases and strengthen the immune system. To get the most benefit and not harm the body, you should follow the recommendations for the preparation and use of the drink.