From our weekly series: The Sunday Steep
Just like many of you, I have my personal list of favorite herbs - the ones that not only suit my palate, but also seem to be just the ones my body craves. Sage is one of those herbs I absolutely love and I have several Sage plants (or Mother Sage, as I like to call them as I brush by, pull off a leaf, and munch on it like an irresistible snack) growing in my garden. I use it for cooking everything from eggs to popovers! The fact that it stays green year-round means I can use it fresh or take advantage of the dried form for teas.
This tea seems like it could be a good summer or spring tea, and it is, but it's also surprisingly perfect for the winter season too. That's why it came to mind as a perfect solstice beverage as we celebrate the darkness and welcoming back the light! The bitter orange adds a little citrus zing, while the sage, oatstraw and spearmint combination is soothing, nourishing, and delicious...
Combine the herbs in a tea strainer, infuser, nest, or bag. Add 1 1/2 - 2 cups boiling water and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Add honey and a lemon or orange wedge, if desired.
Enjoy!
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.
From our weekly series: The Sunday Steep
Just like many of you, I have my personal list of favorite herbs - the ones that not only suit my palate, but also seem to be just the ones my body craves. Sage is one of those herbs I absolutely love and I have several Sage plants (or Mother Sage, as I like to call them as I brush by, pull off a leaf, and munch on it like an irresistible snack) growing in my garden. I use it for cooking everything from eggs to popovers! The fact that it stays green year-round means I can use it fresh or take advantage of the dried form for teas.
This tea seems like it could be a good summer or spring tea, and it is, but it's also surprisingly perfect for the winter season too. That's why it came to mind as a perfect solstice beverage as we celebrate the darkness and welcoming back the light! The bitter orange adds a little citrus zing, while the sage, oatstraw and spearmint combination is soothing, nourishing, and delicious...
Combine the herbs in a tea strainer, infuser, nest, or bag. Add 1 1/2 - 2 cups boiling water and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Add honey and a lemon or orange wedge, if desired.
Enjoy!
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.
