How to Make Herbal Tea
Know the reason for which you need the tea., Determine how much tea you will be making., Gently warm your tea cups and teapot by running the tap water as hot as possible and fill teapot & teacup(s) with the water., Add the herbal tea., Steep for at...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know the reason for which you need the tea.
There are many herbal tea selections to try.
Relaxing
- if you are trying to get some rest, look for a tea with chamomile as the main ingredient.
Uplifting
- lavender, thyme, and spearmint are also good things to look for in a blend.
Soothing
- if you are trying to soothe a cold you'll want something with eucalyptus, ginger, cinnamon, and/or licorice root. -
Step 2: Determine how much tea you will be making.
The least you should ever heat up in a kettle is two cups.
Any less then that, and you run the risk of boiling your kettle boil dry.
Put the kettle on the stove (or plug in the electric kettle) and bring the water to boiling. , Put lids on each to keep in the heat.
By heating up the cups and pot, your tea will keep warmer longer, and you lessen the risk of having a teacup or top shatter. , When the water has come to a rolling boil, empty the teapot of warm water and add the herbal tea leaves/flowers or tea bags.
The general rule when making a pot of tea is to add a teaspoon of leaves (or a tea bag) for each cup and one for the pot.
If only making tea for one in a cup or mug, then add the bag or leaves to the mug and pour the boiling water over them. , While steeping too long can bring out the bitter tannins in black, green, or white teas, herbal teas are different.
They generally don't have many tannins and therefore can be steeped anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
Use extra tea leaves to make a stronger tea;not a longer steeping time. ,, Sugar or honey may be used to taste.
However, some herbal teas are naturally sweet.
One should taste each tea by itself first before deciding if milk and honey are needed. , -
Step 3: Gently warm your tea cups and teapot by running the tap water as hot as possible and fill teapot & teacup(s) with the water.
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Step 4: Add the herbal tea.
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Step 5: Steep for at least 5 minutes.
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Step 6: Strain if needed.If you have used loose tea leaves
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Step 7: and don't like leaves floating in your tea
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Step 8: then pour hot tea through the strainer into each cup.
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Step 9: Sweeten to taste.
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Step 10: Finished.
Detailed Guide
There are many herbal tea selections to try.
Relaxing
- if you are trying to get some rest, look for a tea with chamomile as the main ingredient.
Uplifting
- lavender, thyme, and spearmint are also good things to look for in a blend.
Soothing
- if you are trying to soothe a cold you'll want something with eucalyptus, ginger, cinnamon, and/or licorice root.
The least you should ever heat up in a kettle is two cups.
Any less then that, and you run the risk of boiling your kettle boil dry.
Put the kettle on the stove (or plug in the electric kettle) and bring the water to boiling. , Put lids on each to keep in the heat.
By heating up the cups and pot, your tea will keep warmer longer, and you lessen the risk of having a teacup or top shatter. , When the water has come to a rolling boil, empty the teapot of warm water and add the herbal tea leaves/flowers or tea bags.
The general rule when making a pot of tea is to add a teaspoon of leaves (or a tea bag) for each cup and one for the pot.
If only making tea for one in a cup or mug, then add the bag or leaves to the mug and pour the boiling water over them. , While steeping too long can bring out the bitter tannins in black, green, or white teas, herbal teas are different.
They generally don't have many tannins and therefore can be steeped anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
Use extra tea leaves to make a stronger tea;not a longer steeping time. ,, Sugar or honey may be used to taste.
However, some herbal teas are naturally sweet.
One should taste each tea by itself first before deciding if milk and honey are needed. ,
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