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Beverages

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By Ellen Zimmerman

Medicinal teas are a delicious and relaxing way to receive the healthy benefits from herbs, and once you master the technique it;s easy to create your own. Fresh plants or high-quality dried herbs are best for medicinal tea. Medicinal infusions extracts through steeping the soft parts of the herb (leaves or flowers). Try lemon balm, passionflower or nettles.

Note: Many herbs can infuse longer, even overnight for a stronger medicinal tea. Others, like chamomile, may require a shorter infusion time according to taste and desired strength.

For 1 Person(s)

leaves and flowers from your favorite herb

Medicinal Tea Infusion Directions

Use a tea kettle or a large stainless pot to heat the water.

In a separate teapot or pot, measure and add the herbs (2 teaspoons fresh herbs per cup of water, or 1 teaspoon dried herbs per cup of water).

Pour the desired amount of water over the herbs, cover and let infuse, or steep, for at least 20 minutes.

Strain and enjoy!