Winter Simmer for Health and Wellness

Combat viruses, relieve congestion and stuffy nose, and add humidity to the air with this awesome stovetop simmer. The steam combined with the aromatic cleansing and health boosting properties
of the herbs in this simmer makes it more than just an air freshener.  This all natural, gentle remedy, and it smells amazing.

Winter Simmer

• 1/2 cup rosemary
• 1/2 cup eucalyptus
• 1/2 cup dried orange
• 2 Tbls. dried ginger pieces

Combine the herbs into a container with a tight fitting lid.

To Use: Fill a small saucepan with water.  Add 1/4 cup of the blend.  Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to allow pot to simmer and steam.  Keep an eye on it, so water does not boil away.

Hot Tea for Hot Tea Month - Citrus for Winter Blues Tea

This blend of herbs and citrus will help you beat back the winter blues from the dingy dark days and lack of sun, as well as boost your immunity against the germ fiesta that is happening all around you.  We are sharing information about the Curative Properties of Tea in a Zoom program on January 23, 2024.  Use this link to register and join us: Curative Properties of Tea - Mt. Prospect Library 

Winter Blues Tea

• 1 tsp spearmint
• 1 tsp dried lemongrass
• ½ tsp elderberries
• ½ tsp rose buds
• ½ tsp lavender buds
• ½ tsp chamomile 
• ½ tsp raspberry leaf
• Pinch of orange peel  

Mix ingredients together well.  Store in an airtight container. 

To Brew: Bring cool water to a boil.  Place 1 tsp of the tea blend in a tea infuser, pour 1 cup of boiling water over and allow to steep for 3 – 5 minutes, preferably in a covered container.  Great with a squeeze of lemon.