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Description
Watercress, sometimes referred to as True Nasturtium, Indian Cress, or simply Cress, is a member of the mustard family and is native to Europe and Asia. It is now grown in the New World as well. Watercress is so named because it naturally favors wet areas, such as around springs and along riverbanks. Watercress is among the earliest green vegetables cultivated by man, first by then Persians, then soon after by the Greeks and Romans. Watercress was a staple for Greek and Persian soldiers, who noticed that it improved their health and conditioning. Though its scientific name is Nasturtium officinale, the Watercress is unrelated to the garden flower called nasturtium. Loosely translated, nasturtium is Latin for "wrinkled nose," which alludes to Watercress' pungent odor.
Watercress contains a large amount of sulfur, which may add to the odor, but also adds to its benefits. In addition to being an important food source, Watercress also has a history of medicinal use. The Ancient Greeks believed that Watercress had the potential to cure insanity. In the not so distant past, Watercress was used to prevent scurvy and in the treatment of tuberculosis. It was believed that a lotion made from Watercress could reduce blemishes. Recently, Watercress has been the focus of several studies regarding its anti-cancer properties, mainly due to its high anti-oxidant content. As a nutritional supplement, Watercress also excels. It contains a large amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, folic acid, iodine, iron, protein, and especially calcium. The nutritional value alone make supplementing you diet with Watercress a healthy idea.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and natural sweetener to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Additional Information
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