The Linden tree , also called lime tree diagram or Tilia Europoea , is a tall tree with fragrant peak that are often used in tea and other herbal remedies . The book " The Way of Herbs " reports that linden flower Camellia sinensis is one of the favorite beverages in Europe . The leaves and flowers of this tree have calming properties and are also used in a turn of culinary dishes .

Tea

Linden tea is second only to chamomile as Europe ’s most popular herbal tea leaf beverage . Measure 1 tbsp . linden leaves and/or flowers into a teapot for every loving cup of tea you require to make . Cover with boiling water and allow to steep for 20 to 30 proceedings , accord to the Christian Bible , " Herbal Remedies for Dummies . "

Sauces

The leaf of the linden tree are sometimes used in sauces that go with seafood dishes . A formula on FrenchGardening.com recommend using bulk linden rather than tea bags . To make this dishful , add linden parting or flowers to a reduction of olive crude oil , wine-colored , veg , fish and other herbs . After steeping , remove the linden by straining the mixture . broil the dish with the filets and leeks . After cooking , drain the liquid state and whisk it with egg yolks and crème fraiche . Serve with a spoonful of linden sauce over the fish . young potato also intermingle well with the linden - free-base sauce .

Flour Substitute

During the Second World War , staple commodities such as flour were often in shortsighted supplying due to rationing and the problems associated with transport foodstuffs from one part of the world to others . Linden leaves helped to fill the gap in France when flour was scarce . The leave of absence were dried , pounded into a spread and then put through a screen . The linden gunpowder was shuffle with any available flour and then used to bake breads , cakes and other baked goods .

Thickening Agent and Porridge

Linden flour has been used to thicken soups and sweat . In World War II France , some people combined it with barley or oats to broaden the fellowship ’s porridge at breakfast time when staple foods were in light provision . In Africa , dry linden leaf are ready into a type of porridge , mix in with Indian corn repast or oat and water .

Wild Linden Chocolate

The berries , or fruit , of the linden Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree can be made into a substance similar to chocolate by combining the yield with linden flower and grapevine seed fossil oil .

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