'Tis the season...or so folks like to say this time of year. It ends up being a catch-all phrase to explain away all sorts of seasonal realities from busy shopping trips to snow days. For many of us, this is the season for a fair amount of stress and tension. People get a little edgy, a bit short-tempered, a bit overtaxed, and by people, I mean me too! When the stressors of the season start to turn me into a mid-winter crab, a soothing cup of calming tea is in order...and this recipe is ideal!
1 teaspoon organic Damiana leaf
1 teaspoon organic Spearmint leaf
1/2 teaspoon organic Alfalfa leaf
1/2 teaspoon organic Barberries
1/2 teaspoon organic California Poppy
1/2 teaspoon organic Elderflowers
Combine all the herbs in an infuser, nest, or tea bag. Pour 1 1/2 - 2 cups of boiling water over and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Add honey to taste if you'd like it a little sweeter. Relax, find a cozy spot, tune out the world for a few minutes, and enjoy...
This post was originally a part of our series called "The Sunday Steep."
Topics: Recipes, Tea & Herbal Drinks
Over the last three decades, the Mountain Rose Herbs Team has created and recreated thousands of recipes. This article is the result of many of our staff's combined herbal expertise and passion for herbalism. We hope you enjoy these time-tested recipes.
'Tis the season...or so folks like to say this time of year. It ends up being a catch-all phrase to explain away all sorts of seasonal realities from busy shopping trips to snow days. For many of us, this is the season for a fair amount of stress and tension. People get a little edgy, a bit short-tempered, a bit overtaxed, and by people, I mean me too! When the stressors of the season start to turn me into a mid-winter crab, a soothing cup of calming tea is in order...and this recipe is ideal!
1 teaspoon organic Damiana leaf
1 teaspoon organic Spearmint leaf
1/2 teaspoon organic Alfalfa leaf
1/2 teaspoon organic Barberries
1/2 teaspoon organic California Poppy
1/2 teaspoon organic Elderflowers
Combine all the herbs in an infuser, nest, or tea bag. Pour 1 1/2 - 2 cups of boiling water over and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Add honey to taste if you'd like it a little sweeter. Relax, find a cozy spot, tune out the world for a few minutes, and enjoy...
This post was originally a part of our series called "The Sunday Steep."
Topics: Recipes, Tea & Herbal Drinks
Over the last three decades, the Mountain Rose Herbs Team has created and recreated thousands of recipes. This article is the result of many of our staff's combined herbal expertise and passion for herbalism. We hope you enjoy these time-tested recipes.
