ISSUE 94, EATING TREES, Part 4: Persimmon Leaves
Persimmon Leaves
In 2015 a Chinese graduate student in one of my classes, having heard of my devotion to tea, inquired after class whether I had sipped persimmon tea. “It is good for blood pressure and stomach acid problems.” I told him no. He replied, “I’ll get you some and brew a cup in your office. I’ve heard you have an electric kettle there.” I did.…