Decoctions are used to prepare tea from hard and woody plant material such as roots, barks, and some seeds and hard fruits. The actual methods for properly infusing and decocting herbs vary and ...

For the tea decoction. In a saucepan, heat the water over medium heat. Take off heat and add the tea powder or tea leaves. Stir and let the decoction steep for five minutes.

If you are using tea bags, you can remove tea bags and pour tea decoction in a jug or a bottle. However, if you have been using tea powder, then strain the decoction to get a clear solution. 4.

Tea-maker Salman adds more of the decoction to samovar tea to concentrate the flavour [Photo courtesy of Shiraz Sithara] No one remembers seeing a samovar tea shop in Qatar before 2014.

- Tea/Decoction: Boil Parijat leaves in water and drink it for fever, joint pain, and respiratory issues. - Paste: Apply Parijat leaf paste on wounds, acne, or inflamed skin.