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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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.

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