To prepare sage tea, boil 1 cup of water and pour it over 1 tablespoon of sage leaves. Leave the leaves to steep until you have reached your desired strength (around 5 to 8 minutes), and then ...

To fry the sage leaves: Hold the leaf by its stem and dip into the batter on both sides. Gently place in the hot oil and repeat, working in batches, being sure not to overcrowd.