Herbal Tea Recipes (9 Easy Blends)

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Herbal Tea Recipes (9 Easy Blends)

Nine easy herbal tea blends from my farm stand, from floral chamomile and rose to a warming holy basil chai. Mix a jar in five minutes and brew a cup whenever you want one.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: beverage, Drinks, wellness

Cuisine: American, British

Servings: cups per blend

Calories: 3kcal

Author: Dorothy Stainbrook

Ingredients

Floral Tea

2 teaspoons dried chamomile flowers base
2 teaspoons dried rose petals star
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds accent

Citrus Tea

3 teaspoons dried lemon verbena base
2 teaspoons dried bee balm leaves star
1 teaspoon dried lemongrass accent
½ teaspoon dried orange peel accent

Mint Tea

4 teaspoons dried mint leaves base
1 teaspoon dried rose geranium leaves accent

Herbal Iced Tea

6 teaspoons dried mint leaves base
3 teaspoons dried pineapple sage leaves star
1 teaspoon dried hibiscus flowers accent

Sleepy Time Tea

4 teaspoons dried lemon balm leaves base
2 teaspoons dried chamomile flowers base
1 teaspoon dried valerian root star
½ teaspoon dried lavender flower accent

Mediterranean Tea

3 teaspoons dried mint leaves base
1 teaspoon dried rosemary star
1 teaspoon dried thyme star
½ teaspoon dried lemon peel accent

Warming Tea

4 teaspoons dried holy basil base
1 teaspoon dried ginger star
1 teaspoon cardamom pods, lightly crushed star
½ teaspoon dried lemon peel accent
½ cinnamon stick accent

Immune Booster Tea

4 teaspoons dried nettle leaf; Holy basil works in place of nettle, or use half of each. base
1 teaspoon dried Echinacea flower star
1 teaspoon dried ginger star
½ teaspoon dried rosehip accent

Fresh Herbal Tea

1 sprig fresh mint base
2 slices of fresh ginger root star
1 sprig of fresh rosemary star
1 slice of lemon accent
For the Fresh Herbal Tea, add a slice of orange if you like. Simmer 5 minutes on low heat, then let it sit 5 more.

Instructions

Measure the herbs for your chosen blend into a small glass jar and shake to combine.
For each cup, use 1 teaspoon of the blend to 6 ounces of boiling water.
Steep 5 minutes for leafy and floral blends, or up to 10 minutes for blends with roots, bark, or seeds.
Strain and serve hot, or chill over ice.

Notes

To fill a larger jar, use tablespoons instead of teaspoons and keep the same ratios. Store sealed in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Fresh Herbal Tea is best made the same day.

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