Ginger Peppermint Tea - Monthly Tea

This tea is made with only two ingredients Peppermint and Ginger. It will be great Ginger is the herb of the year, so I will be highlighting recipes with it throughout the year.  This is a spicy richly flavored herb, technically we might call it a spice because you use the root, rather than the leaves. Peppermint is sweet and perfumed to cut some of the spiciness of ginger.

Peppermint is a great tea herbs because it is easy on the stomach and helpful with insomnia. It has a sweet taste that many feel is cooling.  The essence of peppermint  is great for alleviating flu or cold symptoms. Harvest the young leaves for the best flavor, especially when making tea or punch.

Ginger is a flavor that is part citrus and part spice. It is used in sweets which makes it a great companion to mint.  it is a mild stimulant that improves circulation so it helps keep you warm.  It is also good for soothing indigestion and the nausea associated with motion sickness.

Peppermint and Ginger Tea

2 Tbls fresh peppermint (1 Tbls dried)

2 to 3 Tbls fresh gingerroot, sliced thin (if using dried powdered ginger use only 1 tsp)

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and pour over ingredients in a mug or teapot.  Let steep only about 4 to 5 minutes, strain out the herbs, sweeten with honey or agave if desired.

Women's Bath Blend - Bath Blend of the Month

International Women's Day is March 8, 2023 -- in celebration of all things female, I thought I would share a bath blend that is created especially for women.  In fact, this blend for the bath could also be brewed to sip as well, having all the same benefits for a woman.

The herbs are all considered a tonic for women, while many contain A, B, C, and E vitamins, they can increase vitality and stimulate circulation. There are even a couple with extra minerals. Try out this blend today, even if all you do is sip it or make iced tea from it.

Real Woman Bath Tea

• 2 cups lemon balm (high in calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, protein, plus it soothes tension)
• 2 cups nettle (rich source of iron, calcium, vitamin A, and great for achy joints)
• 1 1/2 cup spearmint (increases circulation, provide nutrients, increases vitality and lowers blood sugar)
• 1/2 cup peppermint (increases circulation, provide nutrients, increases vitality, and reduces headaches and digestive issues)
• 2 cup raspberry leaf (rich source of vitamins, minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium and vitamins B, C, and E. Tones and nourishes the uterus and pelvic region while lowering blood pressure.)

Combine all the ingredients, dry, in a large jar and shake to combine. Store in the jar with a tight fitting lid and us up within 2 years.  When ready to make a bath or tea, measure out what you need.

To Use: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of mix to one cup of boiling water for a sipping tea. Add 2 to 3 Tablespoons of