How to Make Your Own Fresh Tea, for Free!
Herbs are easy to grow, and can be grown year round on your windowsill if you live in a cold area. Making tea from your own herbs is not only cheaper, but healthier as well.
Here is a list of the common herbs that you can use to make your own tea.
Chamomile: You can enjoy this tea by itself, but it's not uncommon for people to add mint or lemon. Use only the flowers on this herb when you make your tea.
Lemon Balm: This is as its name implies, lemony tasting but also has a touch of a mint taste. Super easy to grow, it flourishes well. Keep it trimmed back or it will be taking over your household!
Lemon Verbena: This herb loves sun, so place it in your sunniest windowsill. It makes a great tea alone, or you can add orange mint or spearmint.
Mints: There are several mints on the market. They are very aromatic, and very aggressive. Plant mint in a pot if you are planting outside, it won't take long for it to overtake your garden. Spearmint, peppermint and orange mint make great teas alone, or you can add to chamomile or the lemon herbs. Mint is also said to keep carpenter ants away, which is an added bonus!
To make your hot tea, use one teaspoon of dry herbs or up to 3 teaspoons of fresh herbs. Pour boiling water over the herbs in a glass or china pot. Metal pots can sometimes leave a metallic taste to the tea. Let it steep for approximately 5 minutes, then strain. Add a little honey if you'd like to sweeten it.
If you'd prefer a fresh cup of iced tea, you can easily make it using the sun. Just fill a jar with water and throw in a handful of crushed, fresh herbs and set it in the sun for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in a little honey to sweeten if you prefer and pour over ice.
Making tea at home is easy! There are several herbs you can look at enjoying. I've only included the most common ones. Also consider adding cinnamon or cloves - your imagination is your limit! Enjoy your own fresh tea without having to pay for it.
Published by Cee Belair
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