Herbal Tea Recipes
Lavender Lemon Verbena Tea
A
simple mix of lemon verbena and a little bit of lavender. You don't need too
many lavender blossoms to really create a floral-tasting herbal tea.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lemon verbena leaves
- 3 tbs lavender flowers
Preparation:
Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a cup of tea, use 1 tsp in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain out the leaves.
Enjoy with a bit of honey.
Peppermint Tea
Mint
makes an excellent herbal tea on its own, but you'll have something special
with the addition of fennel and lemonbalm.
An
added bonus is that this blend will ease an upset stomach as well.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz peppermint leaves
- 8 oz lemon balm leaves
- 8 oz fennel seeds
Preparation:
Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a cup of tea, use 1 tsp in a cup of boiling water.
Steep for 10 minutes and strain out the herbs.
Tropical Herb Tea
A
fruit and herb tea that you will need to let steep in the fridge overnight, so
prepare to make this recipe the
day
before you want to enjoy this exotic and tropical drink.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbs hibiscus flowers
- 3 tbs mint leaves
- 3 tbs lemongrass
- 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 1 papaya, sliced
- 1 mango, sliced
Preparation:
In 2 quarts water, bring herbs to a boil and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain out herbs. In a large jar or bowl,
mix the fruit and pour the tea over top. Let refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled, with or without the fruit.
Catnip & Chamomile Tea
Catnip
isn't only for cats, you know. This herbal blend of catnip, chamomile, lemon
balm and more
will
soothe you even after the toughest day at work.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dried catnip
- 3/4 cup dried chamomile
- 1 cup dried lemon balm
- 1/4 cup dried mint
- 1/4 cup dried lemongrass
Preparation:
Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a cup of tea, use 2 tsp in a cup of boiling water.
Steep for 5 minutes and strain out the herbs.