Three Simple Herbal Tea Blends for Every Season
Mixing herbs is easy and fun. These three gentle blends use common herbs you can find in most stores.
Once you know a few single herbs, blending them is the next step. A blend lets you mix flavors and create your own evening, morning or winter cup.
How to blend
Use dried herbs. Mix them in a bowl, then store the blend in a labeled glass jar. Use about one to two teaspoons of the blend per cup, pour on hot water, cover and steep for five to ten minutes.
Blend 1: The Evening Cup
- 2 parts chamomile
- 1 part lemon balm
- a small pinch of lavender
Soft, floral and calming. Go easy on the lavender: too much makes the tea taste like soap.
Blend 2: The After-Dinner Cup
- 2 parts peppermint
- 1 part fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 part lemon balm
Fresh and sweet, a pleasant end to a meal.
Blend 3: The Winter Cup
- 2 parts dried ginger pieces or a few slices of fresh ginger
- 1 part thyme
- a strip of lemon peel
- honey to taste, added when the tea is in the cup
Warming on cold evenings.
Safety reminders
- If you take medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition, ask your pharmacist before drinking herbal teas regularly.
- Check allergies: chamomile is related to ragweed.
- Never give honey to babies under one year old.
Make it your own
Taste each herb on its own first, then adjust the blend. The best tea is the one you enjoy enough to make a daily ritual.
