How to Make A Healthy and Soothing Tea from Your Own Garden

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By lovelymomma4
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Strawberry leaves are one of the many you can use for tea.

Herbal tea is very popular for its health benefits and soothing and refreshing flavors. I have some ideas for very simple and lovely herbal teas from your own herb garden or herbs from the store.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Herbs
Hot water
Kettle, pan, or French press
Favorite Mug
Honey or sweetener if desired

Step 1

Making tea is easier then you may think. If you know how to boil water, you can do it! Simply pour boiling water over herbs and let steep. Drain out herbs before drinking. (This is where a French press comes in really handy, or just use a colander.) I love to sweeten with honey, but use whatever sweetener you like, or none at all.
Step 2

Here are some of my favorite tea ideas. Thyme and oregano tea is especially good for colds and killing germs, plus it is very soothing and tastes great with a little honey. Lemon thyme is a great type for this tea, but any kind is good.
Step 3

Another favorite of mine which is good hot or iced is basil, rosemary and lavender tea. Add 4 or more basil leaves, a small sprig rosemary, and a couple a leaves of lavender. Very refreshing! It is my favorite summer drink.
Step 4

Blueberries from my garden last year.

Add in fruit and fruit rinds as well. I often add a few blueberries, a bit of strawberry, or some citrus rind. Whatever seems good at the moment and I have on hand. A splash of lemon or cranberry juice is great too and aids in cleansing.