Herbal Tea Recipes
Garden Tea
A delightful tea that is sure to lift your spirits. The taste is pleasantly green with minty and floral notes, and tastes wonderful with a bit of raw honey. Good for joints and nerves, perfect tea for gardeners.
Mix equal parts of the dried loose herbs in a ceramic bowl and store leftovers in a mason jar away from direct sunlight. To brew, use one teaspoon of herbal mix per cup of hot water. Place the herbs in a tea ball or strainer and place inside your mug. Pour boiling water into the cup until near full. Cover the mug with a small saucer to keep in the heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes. When the time is up, strain out the herbs and enjoy your tea.
- Nettles
- Holy Basil
- Peppermint
- Rose Petals
Mix equal parts of the dried loose herbs in a ceramic bowl and store leftovers in a mason jar away from direct sunlight. To brew, use one teaspoon of herbal mix per cup of hot water. Place the herbs in a tea ball or strainer and place inside your mug. Pour boiling water into the cup until near full. Cover the mug with a small saucer to keep in the heat and let steep for 10-15 minutes. When the time is up, strain out the herbs and enjoy your tea.
Joy Tea
Celebrate life and love with this gorgeous tea the color of rubies. These herbs are nourishing to the nervous system and good for heart health. It lifts your spirits and calms your nerves.
Use four to six tablespoons of herbs per quart of water. Add herbs to cold water and place in direct sunshine. If winter, place in a south-facing sunny window. Let sit for several hours or overnight. Strain and enjoy. This lovely, exhilarating tea is best made with fresh herbs and flowers, but may be made with dried herbs too.
- 2 parts Chamomile
- 3 parts Lemon Balm
- 1 part Hawthorn Berries (can add blossoms as well)
- 2 parts Hibiscus flowers
- 2 parts Rose Petals
- 1/8 part Lavender Flowers
- 1/8 part Cardamon Pods, chopped
Use four to six tablespoons of herbs per quart of water. Add herbs to cold water and place in direct sunshine. If winter, place in a south-facing sunny window. Let sit for several hours or overnight. Strain and enjoy. This lovely, exhilarating tea is best made with fresh herbs and flowers, but may be made with dried herbs too.
Spring Tonic Tea
You can drink up to 3 cups of this a day to gently detox your body and relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
Mix all of your loose herbs together in equal parts, in a large ceramic bowl. You can store extra herbs in a glass mason jar away from sunlight for later use. To use measure out 1 to 2 teaspoons and place them in a cup of boiling water. Turn off the heat, cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes. If you would like your children to drink this tea, I would omit the Cleavers and increase the amount of Fennel to make it sweeter and less “green” tasting.
- Cleavers (omit for little ones)
- Nettles
- Fennel
- Calendula, petals
- Malva, Marshmallow Leaf or Mullein
- Rosehips, cut
- Peppermint
Mix all of your loose herbs together in equal parts, in a large ceramic bowl. You can store extra herbs in a glass mason jar away from sunlight for later use. To use measure out 1 to 2 teaspoons and place them in a cup of boiling water. Turn off the heat, cover and let steep for 10-15 minutes. If you would like your children to drink this tea, I would omit the Cleavers and increase the amount of Fennel to make it sweeter and less “green” tasting.
Tummy Tea
Helps ease stomach pains and promotes good digestion. Good tea to have on hand for rich family dinners or random tummy aches. Tastes sweet and minty. Little ones can have some too, but no one under the age of two. You can omit the dandelion if you find it too earthy or your kids don't like it.
Mix in equal parts and store extra mix in a glass jar for future use. To use, place 1 to 2 teaspoons of your herbs in a mesh strainer. Put the strainer in a ceramic mug and pour in one cup of boiling water. It is very important to place a plate or lid over the cup as the herbs steep to make sure the medicinal oils of these plants don’t evaporate. Let this tea steep for about 15 minutes. Remove the strainer and add honey if you like. If you need a sugar free version of this tea, you can double the amount of fennel and that should make it naturally sweeter.
- Anise
- Fennel
- Dandelion Leaf
- Peppermint
Mix in equal parts and store extra mix in a glass jar for future use. To use, place 1 to 2 teaspoons of your herbs in a mesh strainer. Put the strainer in a ceramic mug and pour in one cup of boiling water. It is very important to place a plate or lid over the cup as the herbs steep to make sure the medicinal oils of these plants don’t evaporate. Let this tea steep for about 15 minutes. Remove the strainer and add honey if you like. If you need a sugar free version of this tea, you can double the amount of fennel and that should make it naturally sweeter.
Women's Vitamin Tea
My absolutely favorite tea for all stages of a woman's life. These herbs have been used safely for healthy pregnancy, to encourage milk supply, balance hormones, prevent heavy bleeding and nourish the body. Great if you are feeling icky around your period and you need a nutritional boost. This tea nourishes the reproductive system, joints, nerves, kidneys and digestion.
Mix the herbs in equal measurements into a large bowl and stir well. You can then pour them into a pretty mason jar or ziploc bag to be used when you like. Most midwives recommend pregnant ladies abstain from this tea until they are past the first trimester. Everyone else may drink up to 3 cups of this tea per day. Wise women may add another part red clover to this mix for hot flashes and added phyto-estrogen.
To Use: Take one teaspoon to tablespoon (depending on your taste) of the herbal mix and place in a mesh strainer. Pour in bowling water and cover the mug with a plate. Let the herbs steep for 15 minutes to overnight and then strain out the herbs. You can add whatever you like for taste. I like stevia or raw honey.
- Red Raspberry Leaf
- Nettle Leaf
- Alfalfa Leaf
- Oatstraw
- Peppermint Leaf
Mix the herbs in equal measurements into a large bowl and stir well. You can then pour them into a pretty mason jar or ziploc bag to be used when you like. Most midwives recommend pregnant ladies abstain from this tea until they are past the first trimester. Everyone else may drink up to 3 cups of this tea per day. Wise women may add another part red clover to this mix for hot flashes and added phyto-estrogen.
To Use: Take one teaspoon to tablespoon (depending on your taste) of the herbal mix and place in a mesh strainer. Pour in bowling water and cover the mug with a plate. Let the herbs steep for 15 minutes to overnight and then strain out the herbs. You can add whatever you like for taste. I like stevia or raw honey.