A Few Favorite Tea Recipes

Whether I need a pick me up, enjoying some downtime, or need to take a minute to just breathe, I make a cup of tea. Between my passion for herbology and drive to understand how mother nature and our bodies are connected, I find myself creating new recipes or looking for new uses for my favorite herbs.

Here are three of my favorite recipes that can all be enjoyed hot or cold. The best part? You can save all these ingredients to use a second time before throwing them out!

Enjoy!

Ginger & Lemon Tea

I enjoy a cup of Ginger Lemon tea every morning with breakfast as part of my daily routine. I love it because it awakens the immune system, and settles my digestion from any inflammation or nausea caused by my Crohn’s Disease. Beyond those few benefits, it also helps with a huge variety of other things.

• Soothes the stomach

• Builds immunity

• Supports the Respiratory System

• Reduces pain & inflammation

• Aids in weight loss

• Keep cholesterol in check

• Supports healthy blood circulation

• Promotes blood sugar control in diabetics

• Strengthens digestive health; amazing for gut inflammation, Crohn's Disease, IBS, and Leaky Gut

• Safe during pregnancy to aid with nausea relief

(2 cup recipe)

You will need:

• 3-4 thin slices of lemon

• 9-10 slices of fresh ginger root

• 1-2 Tbsp raw honey

• 3-4 cups water

• French Press or teapot

• Pot for boiling water

Method:

• In a teapot or French Press, add all the ingredients

• In a separate pot, bring the water to an almost boil

• Pour the water into the teapot to the top, but be careful not to overfill

• Close the lid and allow the herbs to steep for 15-20 minutes

• Pour into your favorite teacup and enjoy!

Lavender & Chamomile

This is by far one of our favorites that my whole family enjoys! Anytime we have friends and family visiting, they ask for one of these magical cups of tea.

Chamomile and Lavender are both natural sedatives and anti-inflammatories, helping to relieve everything from stress and insomnia, to migraines and muscle tension. They’re also known for their benefits to the digestive system and skin irritations. This is the perfect blend for you and even your kids to get a good night’s rest to help you wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

(2-3 cup recipe)

You will need:

• 1 Tbsp dried organic Lavender

• 2 Tbsp dried organic Chamomile

• 1 whole Lemon squeezed

• 1-2 Tbsp raw honey

• 3-4 cups water

• French Press or teapot

• Pot for boiling water

Method:

• In a teapot or French Press, add all the ingredients

• In a separate pot, bring the water to an almost boil

• Pour the water into the teapot to the top, but be careful not to overfill

• Close the lid and allow the herbs to steep for 3-5 minutes. (Chamomile will become bitter if steeped for too long).

• Pour into your favorite teacup and enjoy!

Elderberry & Hibiscus

There’s nothing better than waking up to a fresh pot of this immunity boosting herbal to tea to help your day start off right.

This blend of Elderberry and Hibiscus is not only a cup of joyfulness, but it’s also an amazing way to boost your immune system and calm your digestive system.

(2-3 cup recipe)

You will need:

• 2 Tbsp dried organic Elderberry

• 2 Tbsp dried organic Hibiscus Flower

• 2-4 Tbsp of raw honey

• 3-4 cups water

• French Press or teapot

• Pot for boiling water

Method:

• In a teapot or French Press, add all the ingredients

• In a separate pot, bring the water to an almost boil

• Pour the water into the teapot to the top, but be careful not to overfill

• Close the lid and allow the herbs to steep for 3-5 minutes. (Let it steep longer for more of a zesty flavor).

• Pour into your favorite teacup and enjoy!