There is nothing more comforting than a hot cup of herbal tea in the Winter, or more refreshing than chilled herbal tea over ice on a hot Summer day.
I suggest making up a batch of any of the following teas, storing and labeling in a baggy or a jar. When ready for a cup-o-tea simply place a teaspoon of the tea in a tea ball or spoon and submerge in a cup of water heated to just boiling. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Sweeten as desired and enjoy, or let tea cool and add ice.
Soothing Seas
1 part Raspberry Leaf
1 part Elder Flowers
½ part Thyme
Invigoration
1 part Spearmint
½ part Thyme
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Lightly Licorice
1 part Rosemary
¼ part Anise
Child's Delight
1 part Catnip
1 part Chamomile
1 part Red Clover
½ part Blue Vervain
Field of Dreams
1 part Catnip
1 part Chamomile
Rest and Relaxation
1 part Chamomile
1 part Raspberry Leaf
Simple Lemon Mint
1 part Lemon Peel
1 part Spearmint
1 Part Lemon Grass
Sage Brush
1 part Sage
1 part Mullein
1 part Peppermint
Flower Power
1 part Chamomile
1 part Elder Flowers
¼ tsp Cloves
Sonoma Meadows
1 part Red Clover
1 part Marshmallow Leaf
1 part Chamomile
½ tsp Cloves
½ tsp Anise
Almost Apple Pie
2 parts Chamomile
1 part Cinnamon
¼ part Cloves
¼ part Allspice
¼ part Nutmeg
Sweet Stability
2 parts Catnip
1 part Lemon Peel
1 part Orange Peel
¼ part Licorice Root powdered
Strawberry Delight
1 part Hibiscus
1 part Rose Hips
1 part Blackberry Leaf
1 part Strawberry Leaf
¼ part Licorice Root
¼ part Orange Peel
Scarborough Blend
1 part Sage
1 part Rosemary
1 part Thyme
1 part Parsley
Forest Delight
2 parts Rosemary
1 part Spearmint or Peppermint
1 part Bergamot
1 part Mullein
3 Bay Leaves per 5 oz of mixture
Floral Delight
1 part Rose Petals
1 part Chamomile
1 part Red Clover
½ part Orange Peel
½ part Calendula
Very Lemon - Lemon Mint
1 part Spearmint or Peppermint
1 part Lemon Balm
1 part Lemon Grass
1 part Catnip
1 part Lemon Peel
Mint Relief
1 part Peppermint
1 part Chamomile
1 part Blackberry Leaf
1 part Spearmint or Hyssop
½ part Fennel Seed
Cold Breaker
1 part Sage
1 part Catnip
½ part Thyme
Wood Rose
1 part Rose Petals
1 part Spearmint or Peppermint
1 part Hibiscus
1 part Sage
Rose Mint
1 part Red Clover
1 part Rose Petals
½ part Spearmint or Peppermint
½ part Hyssop
Note: a "part" is usually ¼ cup. Never use more than ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper or you will be very sorry!