How to Make a Nourishing Herbal Tea Blend

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There are several reasons why I drink herbal tea. Not only do I enjoy the taste, but I know it to be an excellent way to boost my overall state of health.

Most of the time I drink individual teas. Stinging nettle, chamomile and peppermint are three of my favorites. However, sometimes I like the complexity of a blend. So, I created the following blend because it tastes good, is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is also a good way to help beat stress.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

3 tbsp. lemon balm
2 tbsp. stinging nettle leaves
2 tbsp. oatstraw
1 tbsp. chamomile flowers
1 tbsp. peppermint leaves
Boiling water
Small bowl
Wooden spoon
Airtight glass container
Tea strainer (optional)

Step1

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl and stir gently with a wooden spoon.

Step2

Transfer herbs to the glass container.

Step3

Store in a cool, dry place.

Step4

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the dried herb blend--and enjoy a cup of tea.

Tips & Warnings

You can use a tea strainer to make cleanup easier.
Amber glass jars with a cork top are my favorite types of jars to store my blends in.

Comments

kohuether said

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on 5/6/2008 Lol - I've gotten stung by that plant too. The stingers die when it is cooked or dried.

Yes, I love amber glass jars for that reason. It keeps the light out.

w1z111 said

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on 5/6/2008 This sounds like a potent tonic! I remember once touching some stinging nettle (didn't know what it was!); boy, I learned quickly! My hands burned and stung for a couple days...lol! Good read!

leannec71 said

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on 5/3/2008 I raise a few herbs and dry them the amber glass jar is a great idea it keeps better like that I have read. I think it stays out of light better like when you open a cabinet door.