Here are three quick and easy blends for summertime teas that you can make with
fresh herbs from the garden or market.
Citrus Peel Tea
Chrysanthemum Tea
You need Pot marigold or Calendula for this or you can use white chrysanthemum petals.
2 Tbls petals
1 tsp. fennel seed or anise seed
Steep the petals and fennel in 1 cup of water, just off boiling. Allow to steep for 7 to 10 minutes, then strain and drink. This tea is said to be good for sore throats as well as a tonic for the liver and eyesight.
Peppermint Herbal Tea
1 tsp. chopped fresh peppermint
Citrus Peel Tea
Peel of one tangerine or orange with pith removed
5 to 7 lemon balm leaves, fresh
2 to 4 mint leaves (optional)
Tear the citrus peel into small pieces. Place in a cup of water in a sauce pan and simmer 10 minutes
covered with a lid. Remove from
heat. Add the lemon balm and mint
(optional) while the mixture cools. Strain
out the peel and herbs. Drink hot or
served chilled over ice. This tea not only refreshing but also good from
summers cough, allergy phlegm, stomach upset.
You need Pot marigold or Calendula for this or you can use white chrysanthemum petals.
2 Tbls petals
1 tsp. fennel seed or anise seed
Steep the petals and fennel in 1 cup of water, just off boiling. Allow to steep for 7 to 10 minutes, then strain and drink. This tea is said to be good for sore throats as well as a tonic for the liver and eyesight.
Peppermint Herbal Tea
1 tsp. chopped fresh peppermint
1 tsp lemon thyme leaves
1 tsp. chopped fresh lemon balm leaves
Place herbs in 1 to 2 cups hot water, just off
boiling, and allow to steep for 7 to 10 minutes. A cooling tea blend perfect on a hot day that
is good iced or hot.
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