Fresh water, which can be eaten, is especially appreciated all over the world. The share of fresh water is no more than 3% of the entire world ocean. Its reserves are found in rivers and freshwater lakes. But most of the fresh water is concentrated in glaciers and polar massifs.
What are the Types of Water?
In cooking, only fresh water is used, but it is also different. If we talk about cooking, then boiled, filtered, melted, bottled, mineral and others are used. Dishes such as soups, broths, sauces, pickled and stewed products, most desserts and side dishes are impossible without it. Water is the basis for any drink. It is used for cooking, stewing, steaming, pickling, soaking and other active actions in the kitchen.
How to use Water in Cooking?
Regardless of the fact that the formula of water is the same everywhere, each variety differs in its own chemical composition. Many cooks prefer to defend water. If the water will stand for about 8 hours, then all harmful substances will settle from below, and only 30% of the water is used in cooking. Filtered water is considered to be the most useful, but do not forget to replace the cleaning system in a timely manner. There are salts in bottled water, and therefore it is perfect for use in domestic conditions. Distilled water is not used in cooking, as it is “empty” and has no useful properties.
What Does the Water Taste Like?
Pure water has no taste, however, there is almost no taste in nature. Thus, the taste of water is given by various impurities that are part of the water. The specific taste will depend on the source and the area of water extraction, and it may also have a different degree of severity. In addition, the taste of water depends on the state of the body.
A combination of medicinal plants such as sage and linden can help in autumn and winter not to get sick. Increases immunity and reduces the risk of acute respiratory infections. In addition, sage and lime tea (one tablespoon of dried plants per liter of boiling water) perfectly helps with various diseases of the respiratory tract, being an excellent expectorant that helps to cleanse the bronchi and lungs of mucus. To increase the effectiveness, it is recommended to add milk and a little honey to this tea. I used to do this until this recipe caught my eye. True, there are no lime trees here, but, I assure you, the warming effect of this is no less. Therefore, I recommend drinking it at night to go to bed after it.
For me, autumn is an abundance of citrus fruits. And the color of autumn, and the smell – all of them! And what if it’s still quite green in the South, and autumn is only on the calendar? Therefore, my autumn cocktail with a citrus note, it is exciting, fresh, insanely fragrant and full of vitamins that are so necessary in autumn.
It’s autumn in the yard, and with it the beginning of an epidemic of colds and viral diseases, we offer you this tea to protect the body. A very healthy drink. The beneficial composition of vitamins simply explodes. It is prepared very simply. And the taste will pleasantly surprise you.
This is the favorite drink of the whole family. When brewing, the aroma is amazing for the whole house. It is very pleasant to drink it on Christmas night. And I recommend you to try it – you will like it.
You know, sometimes it is very difficult to imagine and describe in all its glory the “bouquet” of a drink, and even more so a drink that is “alien” to taste. But the taste here is amazing.