How Do You Make Poppy Tea From Seeds?
People have been extracting the alkaloids from poppies for almost as long as the flowers have been cultivated. Recognized worldwide as a natural source of opiates, the poppy flower is as potent as it is pretty. One of the oldest methods of opiate removal is through the brewing of poppy tea. The tea in question can be both habit forming and dangerous. With that in mind, the following recipe is presented for informational purposes only. Select and measure your seeds. The seeds of the poppy flower are unregulated; therefore there is no accurate way to measure the quality of potency of any given seed batch. Try to find a reliable source and visually inspect the seeds before use. Should they appear damaged, unevenly colored, dirty, dusty or moldy, discard them rather than risk using them. Measure 1 cup of water into a small saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in 300 g of poppy seeds, 1 tbsp. of honey and 2 tsp. of citrus juice. Without sweetener,
