Herbal Tea Recipes
February 18th, 2010 | 
Author: There are hundreds of recipes for tea herbs. Once you start drinking them, you will continue to experiment, and you list of favorites will grow. Here are some favorite recipes. Enjoy these, and research and experiment with different ones.
Ginger Tea Recipe
• 4 Cups of cold purified or distilled water
• 2 to 3 inch pieces of fresh ginger root
• Honey and lemon, or
• A few cloves or dash of nutmeg
Use a stainless steel or glass (never use aluminum) sauce pan and bring the water to a boil. Peel the ginger and slice it into thin diagonal slices, and add to the boiling water. Cover the pot and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain and add honey and lemon to taste.
Ginger is a very good digestive aid and is rich in antioxidants.
Peppermint Tea Recipe
• 6 tablespoon of fresh crushed peppermint leaves
• 2 cups of boiling water
Let the tea brew for 3 or 4 minutes. The longer the brewing time the stronger the tea. Children will enjoy a cup of warm mint tea brewed in milk. Peppermint tea may be just the thing you need if you feel a little worn out or have the sniffles.
Red Clover Blossom Tea
• 1 ounce dried red clover blossom. Use organic grown if possible.
• 1 qt. filtered water
Bring the water to boil. Put the dried clover blossoms in a glass jar that has a tight fitting lid. Fill the jar with boiling water and tighten the lid. Let the tea infuse overnight. Drink 1 to 4 cups a day.
Stress Reducer
• 1 cup of lemon balm leaves
• 1 cup of linden leaves
• ¼ cup of crushed valerian root
• 1 tablespoon crushed ginger root
Blend all the ingredients and store in an amber glass jar with a tight lid. Store in a cool dry place. Use one tablespoon of the mixture to a cup of boiling water. Strain and drink before retiring at night
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