About ten minutes. Lotus plumule has the functions of removing vexed heat, relieving summer heat and calming the nerves, and is suitable for making tea in summer. However, lotus plumule tastes bitter, so it can be seasoned by adding some sugar when it is soaked in water, so that the taste of lotus plumule tea is better. Fresh lotus plumule soaked in water is not as bitter as dry lotus plumule soaked in water, but also has a clear fragrance. Drinking fresh lotus plumule soaked in water does not require adding sugar.
Nutritional value of dried lotus seeds: The nutritional value of dried lotus seeds is really high. If you cook porridge, you can put some on it. Lotus seeds have high nutritional value and are rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates. Lotus seeds are very rich in calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Besides constituting the components of bones and teeth, they also have the functions of promoting blood coagulation, activating certain enzymes, maintaining nerve conductivity, calming nerves, maintaining muscle flexibility and heartbeat rhythm. Rich phosphorus is also the main component of nuclear protein, which helps the body to metabolize protein, fat and sugar, and maintains acid-base balance, and also plays an important role in the formation of sperm.