- 1). Wash one to three fresh pods under running water then towel dry them.
- 2). Cut the pods in half and pour out the seeds.
- 3). Chop the pods into the smallest pieces possible with a sharp knife.
- 4). Add the chopped poppy pods to the bottom of a French press.
- 5). Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the French press. Stir once, insert the press and allow the tea to steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 6). Slide the press down and pour the tea into a cup.
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