Recently, I was revisiting some of those myths and thinking about Demeter from my now middle-aged perspective. While I used to think of Demeter almost as a "farm woman," I can now see her as an amalgamation of Nature's nourishing gifts. There are plants, trees, and shrubs that feel quite female to me even though I know that identification is entirely subjective!
This tea has some of my favorite, earthy, ripe, and experiential herbs. The combination is as delicious as it is beautiful. This recipe makes a tea that has a wonderful aroma and looks lovely in a clear glass mug...
Combine all herbs in an infuser, nest, bag, or strainer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over and allow to steep for 3-4 minutes. While I think it is quite sweet enough with the Hibiscus and Rose, feel free to add honey, sugar or lemon to taste. This makes a nice iced tea, too, but you will want to brew it and allow to cool before serving over ice (the Damiana can get a bit bitter if you attempt to make a sun tea.)
This post was originally a part of our series called "The Sunday Steep."
Topics: Recipes, Herbalism, 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.
Recently, I was revisiting some of those myths and thinking about Demeter from my now middle-aged perspective. While I used to think of Demeter almost as a "farm woman," I can now see her as an amalgamation of Nature's nourishing gifts. There are plants, trees, and shrubs that feel quite female to me even though I know that identification is entirely subjective!
This tea has some of my favorite, earthy, ripe, and experiential herbs. The combination is as delicious as it is beautiful. This recipe makes a tea that has a wonderful aroma and looks lovely in a clear glass mug...
Combine all herbs in an infuser, nest, bag, or strainer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over and allow to steep for 3-4 minutes. While I think it is quite sweet enough with the Hibiscus and Rose, feel free to add honey, sugar or lemon to taste. This makes a nice iced tea, too, but you will want to brew it and allow to cool before serving over ice (the Damiana can get a bit bitter if you attempt to make a sun tea.)
This post was originally a part of our series called "The Sunday Steep."
Topics: Recipes, Herbalism, 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.
