Making Sage Tea

Sage plants are found in herb, flower and vegetable gardens.

Sage is an herb that's been used for medicinal purposes for many years. Aside from being used to flavor meals and side dishes, sage juice and leaves have both been used to treat a variety of ailments from coughs to stomach aches to menstrual problems. Sage tea can be made with both fresh and dry leaves and can be enjoyed in place of the tea you regularly drink.

Things You'll Need

• Tea kettle
• 1 tsp. dried sage leaves or 1 tbsp. fresh sage leaves
• 2 eight-ounce mugs
• Strainer
• 1 lemon slice (optional)

Instructions

1. 

   Heat water for your sage tea in a kettle.

   Heat water in a tea kettle, turning the kettle off just before the water starts to boil.

2. Place 1 tsp. dry sage leaves or 1 tbsp. fresh sage leaves in a mug or cup. Pour the heated water over the sage leaves and allow them to steep for three to four minutes.

3. Hold a strainer over your other mug. Pour the steeped sage tea through the strainer into the mug so the leaves remain in the strainer.

4. 

   A hint of lemon adds flavor to your sage tea.

   Garnish your sage tea with a lemon slice. Squeeze some of the juice into your tea for flavor, if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Sage tea is an herbal, decaffeinated tea that you can enjoy any time of day.

• Purchase a tea infuser for use with dry or fresh sage leaves instead of using a strainer.

• Serve sage tea hot or over ice. Make sage tea ice cubes for your iced drink so the tea isn't watered down as the ice melts.

References

• Herb Wisdom: Sage: Sage Benefits
• Cooks: Sage Tea Recipe