Things You'll Need:
- Ear of corn
- Flat basket
- Mortal and pestle
- 2 cups water
- Saucepan with lid
- Cheesecloth strainer
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Step 1
Remove the husk from the ear of corn, then separate the corn silk from the cob and husk. Be sure to remove the silk found at the top of the cob on the exterior of the husk.
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Step 2
Separate the strands of corn silk. Lay them onto the flat basket and allow them to air dry until they feel stiff. This may take several days.
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Step 3
Grind the stands of dried silk in a mortar and pestle until the corn silk reaches a powdery consistency.
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Step 4
Mix the corn silk powder and two cups of water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer the mixture while covered for 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the infusion steep for about a half-hour.
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Step 6
Strain the tea with the cheesecloth to separate the tea infusion from the corn silk powder. Add honey or lemon to the tea, if desired. Serve hot or chilled.
