Just about everyone will enjoy a cup of refreshing tea. Many people use mint in its fresh form but using dry mint leaves for tea is also widely practiced. A cup of boiled water poured over this dried aromatic herb and your favorite sweetener makes a wonderfully soothing tea. While pure min...
I don’t mind finding catnip in different spots around my edible landscape and just enjoying having more to harvest for my tea.If you’d like to keep your catnip under control, just cut the flowers off before they set seed and use or dry them before they have a chance to set seed.Lov...
Thankfully, there’s a way to avoid the bothersome headaches that tend to come hand-in-hand with such liquids: always have a glass of water on the go, too. It will help stop you from waking up with a dry mouth and pounding headache the morning after the night before – as long as...
Place the screen in a warm, dry room so the leaves and flowers can dry completely. Turn the borage once every two to three days to ensure even drying. Check the leaves for dryness after one week. Dry borage leaves feel brittle and paper-like. If the leaves are still moist or feel lea...
To dry your herbs is simple. Here is what I do: If using for culinary or tea purposes rinse and gently dry your herbs before hanging You will want to bunch your herbs together so they make a bouquet Then tie your string around the base very tightly and leave a trail you can easily ...
Fresh cut mint is often used in summer recipes, iced tea and as garnish for desserts. Many people like to grow their own mint in the herb garden, while others purchase bagged mint from the supermarket. But anyone regularly using fresh cut mint can be frustrated by how quickly it spoils. ...
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No, not really, however, for aesthetic reasons, you may want to remove the peel. Also, if you’re ginger is old, you’ll want to use a paring knife to cut the dry peel from the root. What’s the best way to store fresh ginger root?
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Don’t reach for other types of drinks or mix-in powders. Many of them contain ingredients that are not healthy (e.g., sugar, artificial sweeteners, etc.) Instead, you can use fresh fruits or herbs to infuse natural flavor into your water. Mint, lemon, cinnamon, and cucumber are popula...