*NEW* Mi Huerta Teas!

New items from Mi Huerta!

 
Introducing new Mi Huerta teas!  We are currently offering 5 different flavors of Mi Huerta tea bags:   Chamomile, Linden, 7 Blossoms, Passion Flower, and Rinozanin
 

Chamomile is the most popular flavor.


Chamomile tea is one of the popular varieties of tea in the market and it has powerful anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Its top health benefits include its ability to protect the skin, lower stress levels, regulate sleep, and soothe menstrual cramps. It also boosts the immune system, treats gastrointestinal issues, and reduces belly bloating, among others.

What is Chamomile Tea?

Derived from the Asteraceae family of plants, the dried flowers of this plant are used for different herbal and natural remedies and poultices, as well as its most popular form – tea. These plants come in many forms, so chamomile tea in one part of the world may not be exactly the same as somewhere else, but the fundamental components of the plants are quite similar and provide similar effects. Studies have found that German and Roman varieties of chamomile tend to have the strongest concentrations of beneficial compounds and nutrients that can be imparted to those who drink this popular tea on a regular basis.

Apart from the pleasant taste and accessibility of chamomile tea, it has been praised over the years for its health benefits. The presence of flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, and other powerful antioxidants in this tea have significant effects on the human body. While it is commonly consumed as a beverage, the liquid can also be topically applied in certain cases to get relief from various skin issues.
 

Linden tea

 

 

The most interesting health benefits of Linden include its ability to improve the immune system, prevent certain forms of cancer, calm and detoxify the body, eliminate anxiety, lower inflammation, and lower blood pressure.

What is Linden?

Tilia is the name of the genus that contains varieties of trees named Linden, whose flowers, leaves, and extracts have been used for medicinal and decorative purposes for many years. The tilia genus members are often also called lime or basswood, and different types of linden have slightly different components and effects. Tilia cordata is the strongest type of tree, in terms of its medicinal effects, and is commonly known as little-leaf linden. This wide variety can be found throughout Europe and Western Asia and is 60-80 feet in height. Linden flowers are the most commonly used part of these trees, primarily because of the potency of linden flower tea, which is known to be very powerful as a treatment for a wide variety of conditions.

The flowers are yellow and once dried, they can be brewed as a delicious and potent tea, which is growing in popularity around the world as more research is being done. The health benefits of linden and linden tea are largely due to the high concentration of phytonutrients, flavonoids, and other diaphoretic substances. This unique mix of organic compounds has resulted in one of the most trusted and reliable herbal tea varieties on the market.
 

7 Blossoms Tea

 

 
7 Blossoms Tea contains Valerian, Lemon Balm, Orange Blossom, Linden, Devil’s hand tree flower, Passion flower, and Morning Glory.    To list all the health benefits of each ingredient would take an entire blog post by itself, so we aren’t even going to try here!
 

Passion Flower Tea


With a name like Passion Flower, it can only be something kind, gentle and calming from nature. While that doesn’t hold true for all sweet names, it does hold true for the passion flower, a wildflower of striking beauty that produces a fleshy fruit. There are many passion flower benefits, such as helping reduce and possibly eliminate insomnia, anxiety, inflammation from skin irritations and burns, menopause, ADHD and even more serious conditions such as seizures, high blood pressure and asthma just to name a few.
Passion flower is a plant in which the parts of the plant above the ground are used, in different forms, to provide natural healing purposes and food flavoring. You may have heard of passion flower tea or passion flower extract — and it’s also found as infusions, teas, liquid extracts and tinctures.
Studies have shown that passion flower may be just as effective as synthetic drugs for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)!
A perennial, climbing vine, passion flower is typically grown in Europe but is native to the southeastern parts of America. Common names are maypop, apricot vine, passion vine and passiflore.
 

Riñozanin


For centuries, people have been detoxifying the urinary tract through the simple process of increasing urinary output. Riñozanin is a special blend of four herbs – shavegrass, corn silk, uva ursi and Cuachalalate bark – that promote the formation of urine. The extra liquid helps flush toxins toxins from the urinary tract.  No Caffeine

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard Sauce

Mi Huerta Market

By: Sarah Chovanetz

 

Fall 2017

 
 

Thanksgiving Bread Pudding

 
          This year we wanted to share a recipe that would stand out and wow every guest at the table. We wanted to use simple ingredients but with all the flavors that make for a perfect Thanksgiving dessert. One that a person will mention on their way home after a full day being with family or one that even a child says she or he wants more of.
          This recipe is close to our hearts because we truly think it’s one worth sharing. It’s a seasonal dessert anyone can eat and will definitely enjoy. It encapsulates the meaning of Thanksgiving.
          We always try to bring people together during this time and SHARE what we feel to be comforting, delicious, and special. Who we spend Thanksgiving with is who we hold close to our hearts, and so that is why this recipe is a great choice.
          You will want to take your time making this dish. It does take effort and a bit of focus but you can probably get some help from the little ones with this! As usual, make sure you have plenty of napkins, silverware, and milk to compliment this yummy treat. It’ll warm your heart and fill your soul! We are sure about that.
 
 

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard Sauce

 

 
 
INGREDIENTS:
 
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
 
        1 tbsp. unsalted butter
        1 lb. brioche or challah loaf
        4 large eggs
        2 large egg yolks
        2 c. heavy cream
        2 c. milk
        1 can pumpkin puree
        1 c. packed light-brown sugar
        1 tbsp. pumpkin-pie spice
        2 tsp. Mi Huerta Vanilla extract***
        ¼ tsp. salt
        confectioners’ sugar
       
Vanilla Custard Sauce
 
        6 large egg yolks
        6 tbsp. sugar
        1 c. heavy cream
        1 c. milk
        1 tbsp. Mi Huerta Vanilla extract***
       
DIRECTIONS
        Make the Bread Pudding: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with butter.
        Bake bread cubes in a roasting pan, tossing several times, 15 to 20 minutes or until bread feels dry and slightly firm. Transfer cubes to a large bowl. Turn off oven.
        In another bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin-pie spice, our Mi Huerta vanilla, and salt. Add bread cubes, tossing to coat. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover; chill overnight.
        Heat oven to 350°F. Place baking dish in a roasting pan and pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of dish. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife tests clean. Let cool in pan on a wire rack until warm. Dust with confectioners’ sugar; serve with vanilla custard sauce.
 
        Make Vanilla Custard Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar, about 3 minutes.
                In a medium saucepan, heat cream and milk over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge. Slowly whisk cream mixture into yolk mixture; pour back into saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until sauce coats back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes or to 170°F. Remove from heat; stir in our Mi Huerta vanilla.
Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Serve warm or cold.