herbal tea

Pineapple weed, also known as wild chamomile, is easy to forage for. It is a common plant that is edible and had many medicinal benefits!

Pineapple Weed Tea

pineapple weed flowers

water

Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the pineapple weed flowers.&nbsp;

Allow to steep for at least 5 minutes.&nbsp;

Strain and sweeten if desired.

Three Herbal Tea Recipes you can make at home for sleep, brain function and liver support. Easy and adaptable, these herbal tea blends are nutritive and soothing and make great gifts.

Make your own Herbal Tea Blends

peppermint

tulsi

gota kola

Ginko Biloba

rosemary

lemon balm

passionflower

skullcap

chamomile

spearmint

dandelion root

chicory root

Schisandra berries

ginger chips

licorice root

Mix dried herbs (not powdered) together in a bowl.

Use 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per cup of hot water.

Steep covered at least 5 minutes and up to 20.

Wonderful summary of ingredients and their properties. Thanks for the suggestions for a cozy cup of tea. I also like using nettles for liver support and appreciated that you gave me more options to explore.

All three are fantastic, both medicinal and delicious. Please post more if you could.

Milk thistle is not prepared as a tea unless it is ground first. Otherwise great article

Please print any Ayurvedic  herbals treatment for type two suger patients in tea form. Thank you in advance.( I am suger patient. If you have any receipts please send in my box. )

this is great! just wanted to include some blends that would also work:

rose, rosemary, lavender, peppermint, valerian (nice for sleep and reading)
Oatstraw,dandelion root, sage, mint, jasmine (soft, soothing and delicious)

Awesome 👍.
I will give it a try immediately.
thank you.

It's an interesting read. I was impressed by your recipe. I'm sharing your blog for additional exposure.

Amazing read &amp; Great recipes!!

I have these teas in the powdered form tho, can it be used for these recipes too ???

Our Chinese Herbal Tea is the perfect way to balance your energy. Served hot or cold, it only needs 4 ingredients and can be easily modified!

Chinese Herbal Tea (涼茶)

L / 10.6 US cup water

g / 0.22 lb carrot

Start by washing the prunella vulgaris in a bowl of cold water. Grab two handfuls and squeeze the water out, then put it in a colander. Do this until all the dried herbs are in the colander.

Pour the water out and rinse it until clean, then refill with fresh water. Tip the herbs back in and repeat the washing another 2 times. Note: If you find that there is still sand or dirt, keep changing the water and washing until the bowl is clear of impurities.

Wash and peel the carrots.

Pour the water into a pot and add the washed herbs in. Cut the carrots into 2cm (0.8&quot;) chunks and throw them into the pot. Bring it to a boil, then simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.

Add the sweetened wintermelon in and let it boil for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and strain the tea into a teapot.

Serve it hot as is or put the teapot in the fridge for a few hours to enjoy as a cold beverage!

Whether you decide to make elderberry tea from fresh berries, dried or concentrate, your body will benefit from its natural immune-boosting power.

How to make elderberry tea - 4 ways

fresh elderberries

elderberries

or elderberry powder

elderflowers

Remove stems and wash them thoroughly and cover...

Remove stems and wash them thoroughly and cover them with water.

Bring the ingredients to a boil, simmer for...

Bring the ingredients to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes on low heat

Strain the berries through the strainer

add honey or sweetener if desired and enjoy

For one cup of elderberry tea, you will...

For one cup of elderberry tea, you will need 1 tablespoon of fresh berries and 1 cup of water.

Boil the water in a casserole, once boiled,...

Boil the water in a casserole, once boiled, turn off the heat and place two cups of mashed fresh elderberries in the casserole with boiled water.

Let it simmer for 20 minutes under very...

Let it simmer for 20 minutes under very low heat. 

When cooled down, strain the berries and pour...

When cooled down, strain the berries and pour the dark purple liquid into a glass jar.

When making a tea, just dilute it with...

When making a tea, just dilute it with water in a 1:1 ratio. You can keep it in the fridge for months but it usually doesn’t last longer than a week.

Lastly, you can make a rosehip tea from...

Lastly, you can make a rosehip tea from dried rosehips. Either buy them online or simply dry your fresh rosehips to preserve and use them later to make your rosehip tea. 

Dry them using a dehydrator – set the temperature to...

Dry them using a dehydrator – set the temperature to 105 F (50 C) for 48 hours or just simply place them on parchment paper and let them sit in a dry place for about a week. 

Place them into a blender and pulverize them....

Place them into a blender and pulverize them. Store them in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Use the ratio of 1 teaspoon of dried rosehips to 1 cup of water. 

Combine the power of elderflowers and elderberries in...

Combine the power of elderflowers and elderberries in one simple decoction. Thus making an intensively flavored and potent infusion.

To make 1 cup of this powerful tea...

To make 1 cup of this powerful tea you will need 1 tablespoon of dried elderflowers and 2 tablespoons of dried elderberries. 

Place it into a casserole and let it...

Place it into a casserole and let it simmer for 20 minutes. strain the herbal material and your cup is ready.

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Whether you decide to make elderberry tea from fresh berries, dried, or concentrate, your body will benefit from its natural immune-boosting power.

How to make elderberry tea - 3 ways

How to make hibiscus tea, either as a warm, soothing herbal tea OR a sweet, tangy and refreshing cold brew or iced tea (aka Agua de Jamaica). Just 2 ingredients and multiple flavor variations!

How to Make Hibiscus Tea (Agua De Jamaica + Flavor Variations)

0.31 oz dried hibiscus flowers

Boil the water either on the stovetop or in a kettle.

Once boiled, place the hibiscus petals in a teapot or pitcher and cover with the water. Allow it to steep for 4-5 minutes, then strain, sweeten, and enjoy.It’s best to use a strainer to place the petals, so removing them after the steeping process is easier.

Warm Hibiscus Tea

Add the hibiscus petals to a pitcher filled with the water (room temperature or cool is fine) and stir.

Place it in the fridge to steep overnight or for up to 2 days. It can take a minimum of 4 hours but steep to your desired color and flavor. Then strain to remove the petals and serve.If you want to sweeten the cold brew, it&#39;s best to use a liquid sweetener like simple syrup or maple as they are easier to dilute in the cold tea.

Cold Brew Hibiscus Tea

You can store any leftover hibiscus tea in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This makes it a great make-ahead drink, too. It can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or reheated first.You could also pour leftovers in an ice cube tray or even turn them into hibiscus tea popsicles.

Storage Instructions

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How to make hibiscus tea, either as a warm, soothing herbal tea OR a sweet, tangy and refreshing cold brew or iced tea (aka Agua de Jamaica).

How To Make Hibiscus Tea

How to make fresh mint tea with mint leaves, lemon, and honey (vegan optional) in under 10 minutes. It can be served warm or iced for either a soothing or bright and refreshing, healthful caffeine-free herbal tea. This honey citrus mint tea is also super versatile - keep reading for all my favorite variations.

Fresh Mint Tea (Honey Citrus Mint Tea + Flavor Variations)

mint leaves

water (filtered if preferred)

lemon ((lemon slices))

sweetener (honey, etc)

Wash the mint leaves well, especially when freshly picked from an outdoor plant.

Add the leaves and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, allowing it to boil for 2 minutes before turning off the heat.Alternatively, you can boil the water in a kettle and pour it directly over the leaves in your mug/teapot, leaving it to steep for several minutes. However, I don’t find the flavor infuses as much this way.

Allow it to steep for a further minute or two before transferring to a teapot or mug with a few slices of lemon and a drizzle of honey (best added after the tea cools slightly). Enjoy!The longer you steep the tea, the stronger it will become. I usually enjoy my first cup after the above. The second cup is then more robust, and the third is even more so (and usually requires a little extra drizzle of honey or can be diluted with some ice cubes/ water and turned into an iced version).

After steeping the tea, transfer it to the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours (or overnight). Then serve over ice with a few fresh mint leaves.

For Fresh Mint Iced Tea

How to make chamomile tea with dried flowers or tea bags. Enjoy this healthful, relaxing herbal chamomile tea warm or iced, with several flavor variations!

How to Make Chamomile Tea (Hot and Iced | + Flavor Variations)

chamomile (food-grade dried chamomile OR use chamomile tea bags)

Heat water either on the stovetop or in a kettle to a boil.

Once boiled, place the chamomile flowers in a glass/teapot and cover them with the water. Allow it to steep for 4-5 minutes. Then strain the tea from the pot, sweeten (I make honey chamomile tea), and enjoy.To make it easier to remove the chamomile flowers, you could use a tea infuser/strainer. If you&#39;re making it in a teacup, you could place the flowers in a tiny strainer that dips down into the water. Alternatively, make your own &quot;tea bag&quot; by wrapping the flowers in a cheesecloth parcel.

Warm Chamomile Tea

My preferred method of preparing iced chamomile tea is simply to follow the instruction above, allow it to cool, and then serve over ice with some diced fruit.Some methods have you leave the chamomile (and any add-ins) to steep in hot water for 1+ hour or longer. I&#39;m wary of doing so, though, as chamomile can become bitter when over-steeped. However, feel free to experiment if you&#39;d like.If you’d prefer a longer steep, I recommend cold brewing the tea in cold water overnight (up to 20hrs).

Iced Chamomile Tea

You can store any leftover cooled chamomile tea in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You could also pour leftovers in an ice cube tray for longer-term storage.

Indian Herbal Tea is made from herbs, ginger, cardamom and lemongrass. This Herbal Chai can definitely become your cup of goodness to begin a day with.

Herbal Tea | Herbal Chai

1 inch ginger (for

lemongrass

basil

milk

sugar

In a kettle pan or saucepan, add the water. Peel the ginger and then crush the ginger and cardamom in the mortar-pestle. This is important otherwise you won&#39;t get the flavor of ginger and cardamom in the tea.

Add the crushed ginger and cardamoms to the water.

Add the lemongrass in the water. I usually cut it into many pieces. So chop them and add to the water.

Also, add the mint leaves and holy basil leaves to the tea.

Boil this water and herb mixture for 7 to 8 minutes or till the color of the water changes to a mild yellowish hue. This change of color of the water will be due to the ginger releasing its juices and flavors in the water.

Add sugar or your preferred sweetener and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more. You can choose to omit the sugar if you prefer.

Now, add the tea powder or tea bags and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or till the water gets a deep hue of red. Tea powder or tea bags can be omitted to make a herbal tisane.

Add milk. Simmer the tea for 2 to 3 minutes if you are using regular milk or soy milk. Skip the milk if you prefer.

If you are using almond milk or cashew milk, then just stir the milk with tea and remove from the kettle. Heating further would cause the cashew or almond milk to become slimy and split.

Strain the Herbal Tea through a strainer right into the cups.

Serve the Herbal Chai hot as is or pair with snacks.

A soothing, relaxing homemade herbal lavender tea made with fresh or dried culinary lavender.

Lavender Tea

lavender

fresh, filtered water

lemon

honey

Place dried lavender flowers into a loose tea...

Place dried lavender flowers into a loose tea strainer, or directly into a teapot.

Bring the water to a boil. I like...

Bring the water to a boil. I like to use an electric kettle for this, but you can simply heat in a small saucepan on the stove. Pour the hot water over the lavender flowers and cover the pot.

Let steep for about 5-10 minutes, until it's...

Let steep for about 5-10 minutes, until it's reached your desired strength.

Strain the lavender tea through a fine mesh...

Strain the lavender tea through a fine mesh sieve if the flowers were directly in the pot, or remove the strainer if the flowers were in a strainer ball or basket.

Serve right away, adding lemon juice and honey...

Serve right away, adding lemon juice and honey to taste, if desired.

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This video shows how to make homemade lavender tea using dried culinary lavender flowers, boiling water, lemon, and honey. It's an easy and relaxing herbal tea recipe.

I&#039;ll show you how to make lemon balm tea from fresh or dried lemon balm ~ this soothing caffeine free herbal tea is relaxing and helps you ease into sleep. It&#039;s good for the digestion, too!

How to Make Lemon Balm Tea

lemon balm leaves

Bring 1 quart purified water to a boil.

Put lemon balm leaves in a tea pot.

Pour the water over the lemon balm leaves, stir, and let steep for 10 minutes.

Pour or strain into your tea cup or mug. Add honey to taste. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a lemon balm leaf or two.

This covers everything you need to know about using your lemon balm to make a delicious tea.

This looks great!  I’m sorry to hear you’re under the weather but so glad it’s not covid. ?. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

PS.  Bring you water to a boil. Wait 60 seconds to allow the water to temper before pouring over the leaves. This will prevent the leaves from scalding.   If making iced tea add extra leaves to steep to prevent ice from diluting the flavor.

Sounds good. A gentle reminder, this is not tea and should only be called an infusion. Only blends with actual tea leaves can be properly called a tea.  This is a tisane/ infusion. Will look forward to trying your recipe. EE

Tart meets sweet, super refreshing, and oh-so-pretty, iced hibiscus tea is the alcohol-free, caffeine-free, and fuss-free elixir we’ll be cooling off with all summer long. Budget 2 hours of chilling time.

Karkade (Hibiscus Tea)

filtered water

hibiscus flowers

sugar, (agave nectar or honey)

limes, (1 juiced, 1 cut into thin wheels)

mint sprigs, (for serving)

Steep the tea and sweetener. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the hibiscus and sweetener (I usually add ¼ to ½ cup of sugar). Boil for 3 minutes over high heat, then turn the heat off, cover the pan, and let the hibiscus steep for 20 to 30 minutes.

Strain. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a heat-safe glass pitcher or bowl. Pour the tea through the strainer. Discard the hibiscus flowers and stir in the lime juice.

Adjust to taste. Set aside to cool completely, then taste. If the is too concentrated or bitter, dilute it with a little more filtered water and sweetener. Remember not to dilute it too much, especially if you plan to serve it over ice.

Chill and serve. Transfer to the fridge and chill for a few hours. Serve over ice, with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint in each glass. Cheers!

I love my hisbiscus tea which I drink most days!

I tried the hibiscus tea and it is just heavenly!

Might even try it in the winter warmed up!
Thank you!

Was a bit difficult to fibd hibiscus petals though.

I use hibiscus tea as the base of my morning smoothie, and it comes out beautifully!

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Fresh Mint Tea (Honey Citrus Mint T...

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