Shiso Tea or Juice
I purchased some red shiso leaves at my local farmers market
directly from the grower, an Asian woman, very knowledgeable.
Red Shiso leaves/Perilla frutescens
Shiso is very healthy
Wash the leaves and pat dry.
Steep the leaves with very hot water to make Shiso Tea
Steep with hot water then strain leaves, keeping liquid
The liquid may be a tawny brown, no matter.
After it was cool I tasted the liquid and it was not bitter.
Let liquid cool unless serving it as a tea.
For shiso juice when cool add lemon juice and serve iced cold.
The lemon juice helps turn the tea the red or pink color.
Sugar, agave, or honey may be added to taste.
The flavor is like a refreshing glass of lemonade.
