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Blueberry Tea

Blueberry tea: 30–40 g dried blueberries boiled in 1 liter of water for half an hour, strained, and served hot.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1914-utg. s. 668 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

Blueberry tea made from dried blueberries was a common home remedy for stomach ailments and was given to the sick as a hot drink.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Boil

    Boil the dried blueberries in the water for half an hour.

  2. 2

    Strain and serve

    Strain the tea and serve it hot.

Changes from the original

Measurements modernized to grams and liters; otherwise unchanged.

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Fra19141949Modernisert
Til19141949Modernisert
1914 (korrekturlest, s. 668) → 1949 (korrekturlest, s. 802)~52% av teksten endretfjernetlagt til
30—40 30–40 gr. tørrede blaabær 1 blåbær ½ l. vand. vann. Bær og vand vann kokes 1/2 ½ time. Siles og serveres varm.

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Frequently asked questions

How long should the blueberry tea boil?
The berries and water boil for half an hour, then the tea is strained and served hot.
How many dried blueberries do I need?
30–40 grams of dried blueberries to 1 liter of water. That makes about 4 servings.
What was blueberry tea used for?
The recipe appears under "Nursing and invalid food" in Henriette Schønberg Erken's Stor kokebok from 1914 (p. 668), that is, as a drink for the sick.

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