Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 10 Herbal Tea Recipes Damiana Delight The bitterness of damiana is offset by the spearmint and orange zest. INGREDIENTS: * 1 tbs chamomile * 1 tbs damiana leaves * 1 tbs lemongrass * 1 tbs spearmint leaves * 1/4 tbs jasmine flowers * 1/4 tbs orange peel, grated PREPARATION: Combine herbs in two cups of water, and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain out herbs and serve hot. ___________________________ Lavender Verbena Tea A simple mix of lemon verbena and a little bit of lavender. 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 A blend to ease your stomach, with peppermint and fennel 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. ___________________________ Rosemary Punch A sparkling punch flavored with rosemary and pineapple juice. INGREDIENTS: * 2 handfuls of dried rosemary * 2 cups water * 1 liter ginger ale * 12 oz frozen pineapple juice PREPARATION: Heat water and rosemary until boiling, then simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool then strain out the rosemary. Combine with the pineapple juice. Add ginger ale right before serving. ___________________________ Sage Tea The flavors of the sage and lemon blend nicely. INGREDIENTS: * 1/2 oz fresh sage leaves * 1 oz fine sugar * 1/4 oz grated lemon rind * Juice from one lemon * 1 quart water, boiling PREPARATION: Keep water at a simmer, and add the rest of the ingredients. Steep for 30 minutes. Strain out the herbs and serve hot or iced. ___________________________ Tropical Herb Tea A very fruity blend, with mint and lemongrass. 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. ___________________________ Anise Tea No actual tea in this, just anise, which gives it a distinctive licorice flavor. INGREDIENTS: * 1 cup water, boiling * 1 tsp dried anise leaves * 1 tsp honey PREPARATION: Steep anise leaves in hot water for about 5-6 minutes. Strain out leaves and sweeten tea with honey. ___________________________ Almond Milk Not quite a tea recipe, but so many people enjoy my almond tea recipe, that I thought this would also appeal INGREDIENTS: * 1 cup almonds * 4 cups water * 4 black peppercorns * 1/2 cup sugar PREPARATION: Blanche the almonds, and place them in a blender with the water and peppercorns. Blend until smooth, then strain through a few layers of cheesecloth. Mix the strained almond milk with sugar and serve cold. ___________________________ Catnip & Chamomile Tea A soothing mix of catnip, chamomile, lemon balm and other herbs. 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. ___________________________ Chamomile Chai A twist on the traditional chai recipe, with chamomile and other herbs. INGREDIENTS: * 3 tsp fresh ginger root, grated * 1 tsp coriander seeds * 1/8 tsp cinnamon * 1/8 tsp caradmom * 1/16 tsp allspice * 2 tsp chamomile PREPARATION: Combine everything except chamomile in water and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add chamomile. Steep for another 10 minutes. Strain out herbs and serve hot. ___________________________ Amanda (SylvrPoet) The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.~ Albert Einstein ~ Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ -- Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.0/290 - Release 3/23/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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