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If you have a herb garden, you can make your own hot tea using the fruits of your harvest. You can make tasty tea using either fresh or dried herbs, depending on what you have on hand. Blend your favorite herbs, such as chamomile and lavender, basil and lemongrass, or lemon balm and spearmint, to make your own customized teas. As a thoughtful touch, package the herb blends and present them to friends and loved ones as birthday and holiday gifts.
Chrysanthemum tea is used in Chinese medicine for healing benefits. Chrysanthemum flowers contain amino acids, camphor and high levels of vitamin C; and they have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits. Chrysanthemum tea is primarily used for decreasing fever and cold symptoms, and for pain relief. Learn how to prepare chrysanthemum tea at home.
Commonly drunk in China, and gaining popularity here in the United States, chrysanthemum tea is actually not a true tea, but an tisane (herbal infusion) made from dried chrysanthemum buds and/or flowers. This caffeine-free drink is delicious both hot and iced, and while it can be made with a bit of sugar or honey, it has its own tasty floral sweetness as well.
