Today we would like to show you how to prepare a soothing herbal tea using fresh herbs and simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen or garden. It is a fragrant infusion that, thanks to its effects, will help you feel at your best many health benefits.
Making tea from herbs very easy and quite fun as you can experiment with different flavor combinations each time.
For this recipe, we chose three herbs that are common in the Mediterranean diet: basil, rosemary and mint. Then we supplemented the mixture with fresh ginger root and lemon zest.
All you need to make this tea is a pan and strainer, but you can also use a teapot with built-in tea if you have one. Simmer the herbs and let them steep in hot water for at least 10 minutes before filtering. You will see that the tea will darken as more plant pigments get out of the leaves into the water.
So by adjusting the brewing time, you can get a milder or stronger flavor to your liking.
This herbal tea has a beautiful aroma that combines fresh, spicy and peppery notes.
We chose mint, basil and rosemary as they are some of the best herbs to use to make herbal tea. They are also very easy to find in the supermarket, grow on a windowsill or in the back garden.
We also love them for their beneficial properties.
Mint is known aid digestion and relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome[1]while basil and rosemary help control blood sugar [2].
Rosemary also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects[3]. We combined these herbs with lemon zest high antioxidants and ginger root for its anti-nausea and powerful medicinal properties[4].
Basically, this tea is a great booster when you’re feeling a bit down!
What we love about this recipe is that you can have the tea either hot or cold. So, brew a large quantity of this herbal tea and drink it throughout the day to stay hydrated and support your body.
It’s also great as a calming after-lunch or dinner drink, perhaps with a halva cube on the side.
And if you’re looking for another healthy tea recipe, check out this Decaffeinated Chinese Tea with Red Dates and Longans. It’s sweet and tender!