Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report 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
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