This would mean using teas like chamomile and peppermint as well as echinacea tea. It's a herb that is very effective at boosting the immune system and thus helping the body fight colds faster. Start by boiling a kettle of hot water. Once boiled, pour it into a tea cup or mug. If y...
This week’s guest post in the Super Simple Series is how to make mint tea, by the infamousGarrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic. Besides being a dear friend of mine, Garrett is also one of the most creative cooks I’ve ever met. I’ve seen him pull some amazing recipes out of thin air...
There are many uses of mint in the food world, and probably the most common is to use simply as an infusion to make tea. This is very popular in Middle Eastern countries, or add in a cocktail or long drink, such as a punch or Pimms. I use it mainly to add to ice cold water...
Health benefits of peppermint tea: Don’t get flustered by peppermint tea, it simply means pudina tea, essentially tea brewed from pudina. This is herbal tea and peppermint has medicinal properties for an upset tummy, or so the claims suggest. A point to note, peppermint oil has been clinica...
1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaf Instructions Combine herbs. Place in loose-leaf filter bag and place in tea mug. Heat water. Pour water over tea bag and steep for 7 minutes. Remove bag and enjoy. What are ways that you like to celebrate a moment of pause?
what is the best water for tea? measuring your tea tea leaves come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we would suggest when considering how to make loose leaf tea, you first measure the correct amount of tea leaves you are going to need for your teapot, tea filter etc. you can of...
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Serve cold, with the sweetener of your choice. I like stevia drops (I make my own) or even better, add some fresh stevia leaves to the stock pot when you’re making the infusion! Meadow Tea will keep in the fridge for up to a week. But honestly, it never la...
Chanca piedra tea is brewed using the leaves and stems of the plant bearing the same name. Chanca piedra is an annual herb that grows worldwide in tropical climates and tends to invade the area if the growth is unregulated. Further study is needed, but t
Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then pour into a clean glass jar and store in the refrigerator. For a fun variation, infuse peppermint leaves in the syrup to make a Minty Simple Syrup -- perfect for adding to iced tea and/or for making a mint julep on Derby Day! We also ...