Best Herbal Tea Recipes To Make At Home
The best herbal tea recipes to make at home. Use your own dried herbs and have freshly brewed tea every day and in just a few minutes!
Drinking tea is cozy…and it just makes you feel better. The first thing I think of in regards to tea is Mrs. Patmore, in the kitchen of Downton Abbey, and how she firmly believed that a cup of tea was the solution to every problem imaginable. Tea is comforting, it’s flavorful, and it’s good for you.
Here are three of the best herbal tea recipes that anyone can make, right in their own kitchen. Tea time it is.
Lemon Balm Tea Recipe
2 tablespoons dried lemon balm
1 teaspoon lemon peel
8 oz. boiling water
Steep for 5 minutes.
For extra flavor, add a slice of
fresh or dried lemon before serving.
Chamomile Mint Tea Recipe
2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
2 teaspoons dried chamomile blooms
8 oz. boiling water
Steep for 5 minutes.
Lavender Mint Tea Recipe
2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
8 oz. boiling water
Steep for 5 minutes.
All the these herbal tea recipes can, of course, be adjusted so they taste good to you. It’s best to use less of the chamomile and lavender because they have a stronger taste. The mint and lemon balm taste is mild, so you can use a bit more of those if desired.
I have loved growing, drying, and experimenting with these herbs. I am happy you came along for the ride, and I hope you make some tea of your own. I know it’s hard to fit things like drying herbs and making your own tea into an already busy day. I can only say that things like this are good for the soul. This was relaxing, aromatic, and it was time I took for myself. The fact that I could share it with you was quite simply icing on the cake.
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Best Herbal Tea Recipes Sources
- organic dried chamomile blossoms
- organic dried lavender buds (culinary grade)
- organic dried lemon balm
- organic dried peppermint leaves
- dried lemon peel
- loose tea infuser (for one cup)
- teapot with infuser
- tea filter bags
For the first time ever I actually harvested lavender from three plants. I have four plants, but for some reason, just three bloomed. They are in the exact same place and had the exact same conditions. Go figure. Anyway, it may not seem like much if you have dozens of lavender plants, but for me, this is pretty much a miracle!
To catch up on my other herb posts, just click the links below.
I’m just finishing up a makeover on our garden shed. It has turned out much better than I anticipated, so I’ll be back soon with some pictures and tips on how to spruce up a shed. Thankfully we have had a break in the hot temperatures so working outside has been enjoyable. Now for washing a few windows…
UPDATE: see our garden shed makeover HERE.