Gol gav zaban(borage) is an almost purple plant from which a soothing tea is prepared. It is a colorful plant that is brewed in boiling water to make a very useful tea.
Persian borage tea(Cow’s tongue flower) has soothing properties, can be used in cold treatment, has antioxidants, and can help with digestive problems and sore throat.
In addition to all these properties, brewing this tea with Limoo Amani and serving it with saffron rock candy creates a very colorful and tasty Iranian herbal tea.
Since the old days in Iran, whenever I had insomnia at night, my mother brewed cow’s tongue flowers so I could sleep very comfortably. During the school exams, when I was very stressed, I would drink a glass of this tea, and my stress would decrease for hours.
Currently, I prepare this tea to reduce my children’s stress and give it to them to calm them down. Both during exams and when the children fall asleep, instead of using chemical and sedative pills, I use this 100% herbal tea for them.
Cow’s tongue flower has a quick, easy recipe, and I’ve shared plenty of tips in the rest of the article.
How to brew?
Brewing a cow’s tongue flower is very easy but requires many tips. If you follow these tips step by step, you can prepare a delicious and colourful brew. I will explain the process step by step in the following.
Ingredient:
| Gol gav zaban | 3 tbsp |
| Limoo Amani | One pcs |
| Nabat(Persian saffron rock candy) | Two pcs |
| Water | as needed |
How to make borage tea(gol gav zaban recipe):
1. First, boil water in a kettle or electric samovar.
2. Then prepare a teapot or coffee pot and put the leaves of the cow’s tongue flower in it.
3. Add the boiled water to the cow’s tongue flower and boil for 2-3 minutes.
4. Then, we pierce the Limoo Amani with a fork and put it in the teapot. We put the lid on the teapot or the boiling pot and let it stay in it for 10-15 minutes with the lid closed and infused.
5. Now, we put the candies in the glass, pass the tea through a strainer, and add the candies to the glass. I use candy for sweetness and better taste.
History
Gol gav zaban is a very old plant with a very rich history. It has been used as an antidepressant and sedative for centuries. You can read more about the history of medicinal plants.
The Iranian Persian borage tea plant is self-seeding and grows on the slopes of Alborz in early spring.
The origin of this plant goes back to the Middle East and the city of Damascus in Syria.
The cow’s tongue flower plant is between 40 and 70 cm tall.
20 Persian borage tea Benefits:
Along with Persian borage tea, serve fuman cookies and zoolbia bamieh.
Who should not eat borage?
FAQ
1. How long should you steep Gol Gav Zaban for the best color?
After boiling the petals for 2–3 minutes, remove from direct heat and let it steep covered for 10–15 minutes. This timeframe allows the water to extract the full flavor and pigment.
2. Why do you add Limoo Amani (dried lime) to the pot?
Adding a pierced dried lime provides a mild citrus contrast and triggers a chemical reaction that deepens the tea’s color to its signature rich purple.
3. What is the standard way to serve this tea?
It is served hot after straining into a glass. Nabat (saffron rock candy) is the standard sweetener used to balance the earthy flavor of the petals.
4. Where does the Borage plant grow?
It is a wild plant that self-seeds and grows naturally on the mountain slopes of Alborz in Northern Iran during early spring.
5. What is the average size of the Borage plant?
The plant typically reaches a height of 40 to 70 centimeters before the blossoms are harvested and dried.
Hi, what sweet is served with gol gav zaban?
Hi dear ziash , You can served with gol gav zaban many persian sweet like that: persian baklava, persian noghl and poolaki.
Hi dears,what should we add to gol gav zaban for sweeter?
Hi dear, for sweeten gol gav zaban we can add honey or persian rock candy.
What is taste like?this like that persian tea or sour cherry tea?
Gol gav zaban taste like between persian tea and sour cherry tea.
Does anyone know where I can order high quality gol gav zaban online?
Usually, the stores that sell Iranian goods are always in America, otherwise Amazon is a good option.
It is the best golgavzaban recipe that I have ever seen
Thank you for your beautiful comment, dear friend
I always try to tell you the best
Good luck
Why gol gav zaban is usefull for stress?
Borage plant is a plant rich in compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, unsaturated terpenoids and sterols, which have moderate relaxing and anti-anxiety effects. Flavonoid derivatives bind to benzodiazepine receptors and exhibit properties similar to benzodiazepines.
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Thank you for your beautiful opinion, which makes us continue strong
I just like the helpful information you provide in your articles
I am very happy that the contents and benefits of this article were useful to you and I suggest you read other articles on my site where I have explained the benefits of all Iranian drinks.
thank you very much
I’m not sure where you are getting your information, but great topic.
I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more.
Thanks for fantastic info I was looking for this information for my mission.
Hello, my dear friend, my information about Iranian food is in the form of my many years of experience in the food industry and the valid international certificates that I have
I also use reliable sources such as Wikipedia and Healthline for articles and benefits of foods and drinks.
I am also very happy that my article is of use to you and your work
Your article about this Persian drink touched me deeply, thank you for it!
I am very happy, dear friend, that Iranian drinks are attractive to you
Your blog was a treasure Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Hello, dear friend, yes, it is known in the common language and among the people of Iran as the ‘Gol gav zaboon”
I think you are an authentic Iranian Hittite who still remembers these words
Why is it that no matter what I do, my drink doesn’t look like what you made?
There are a few points you should follow
You must use the fresh plant
Be sure to keep the time in mind according to the order
Use mineral water for boiling
Remember, my mother always brewed gol gav zaboon for us after dinner whenever she could on exam nights and gave us sweets so that we could sleep easily and reduce our stress.
Of course, there was no stress at that time when everything was perfect
I really miss those days, dear Mohsen
thank you
Hello my dear Leila
Yes, stress really didn’t mean anything to us at that time
It was cheap and everything was in its place
But now…
I hope good days are coming for all people
I am glad that this article was useful for you and threw you back in time
The best Iranian borage tea for my restless nerves