Linden Flower Tea is a traditional British recipe for the use of partially-dried linden (common lime) leaves in a chicken and beef stew. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British dish of Linden Flower Tea.
Pick young flowers just above the wing-like bract (leave older flowers behind as these may have a narcotic effect).
Spread the freshly-picked flowers out on trays and leave for two weeks in a warm airy room to dry completely. Store in an air-tight jar until needed.
To use, take a handful of the flowers, pour hot water over the top and allow to steep just like tea. Either use a cafetiére or strain the tea through a strainer and serve.
