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