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Can anyone give me some Herbal Tea recipes?

Friday Aug 27, 2010

I have alot of chamomille, mint, and strawberries in my garden.
I’d like to try a variety of teas. If you have recipe’s or know of a website I can look at, that would be great!

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princess M:

Peppermint Tea

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz peppermint leaves
8 oz lemon balm leaves
8 oz fennel seeds

PREPARATION:
Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a cup of tea, use 1 tsp in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes and strain out the herbs.

Tropical Herb Tea

A fruit and herb tea that you will need to let steep in the fridge overnight, so prepare to make this recipe the day before you want to enjoy this exotic and tropical drink.

INGREDIENTS:
3 tbs hibiscus flowers
3 tbs mint leaves
3 tbs lemongrass
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
2 oranges, sliced
1 papaya, sliced
1 mango, sliced

PREPARATION:
In 2 quarts water, bring herbs to a boil and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain out herbs. In a large jar or bowl, mix the fruit and pour the tea over top. Let refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled, with or without the fruit.

Chamomile Chai

INGREDIENTS:
3 tsp fresh ginger root, grated
1 tsp coriander seeds
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp caradmom
1/16 tsp allspice
2 tsp chamomile

PREPARATION:
Combine everything except chamomile in water and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add chamomile. Steep for another 10 minutes. Strain out herbs and serve hot.

Herbal Tea

1 cup fresh mint, lemon balm, or lemon verbena or 1/4 cup fresh lemon thyme plus 3 leaves spearmint
1 quart boiling water

Put herbs in a teapot and add boiling water. Let steep 3 minutes before serving.

Cook’s note: The measurements of the herbs are flexible; depending on the freshness and strength of the herbs, you may need to add or subtract.

I hope this helps you,Good Luck!!! :)

August 27th, 2010 | 20:12
tnmtngirl:

Here’s one of my favorite’s!

Herbal Iced tea
4 lemon herb tea bags (like Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger)
4 red herb tea bags (like Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger)
4 cups boiling water
4 cups pure apple juice
lemon slices

Steep the tea bags in boiling water for ten minutes, and discard tea bags.
Combine herb tea with the apple juice and refrigerate until cold.
Serve over ice with lemon slices.

makes about 8 cups

August 27th, 2010 | 20:12
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