How to Make Herbal Ice Cubes
Pour approximately 1 US-quart (950 ml) of distilled water into a pan., Add 2 tbsp., Allow tea to marinate for approximately 20 minutes., Place the mesh strainer over/inside the bowl and pour cooled mixture directly inside., Pour strained tea into...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pour approximately 1 US-quart (950 ml) of distilled water into a pan.
You could also heat up the water in your teakettle and either make your herbal cubes directly inside the kettle or pour into a waiting bowl.
Place pan on stove or turn on kettle and allow water to come to a rolling boil. -
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp.
of minced herbs to boiling water and remove pan from stove (or turn off kettle).
If using tea bags, place up to 5 bags (depending on how strong you desire the cubes) in the boiling water. , This is the infusion process.
The water will turn the color of the herb or tea during this time.
Let tea sit long enough to cool. , Use a wooden spoon to squeeze the herbs/ingredients from the water.
Discard the leftover herbs. , Fill ¾ of the way in order to avoid over-filling. , For example, if you made mint tea, add a mint leaf to each cube.
Make sure you can fit the entire flower or herb inside the cube so none is sticking outside of the water. ,, -
Step 3: Allow tea to marinate for approximately 20 minutes.
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Step 4: Place the mesh strainer over/inside the bowl and pour cooled mixture directly inside.
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Step 5: Pour strained tea into waiting ice cube tray(s).
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Step 6: Add a small trace of the herb or a complimentary herb to each cube.
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Step 7: Freeze for at least 4 hours before use.
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Step 8: Finished.
Detailed Guide
You could also heat up the water in your teakettle and either make your herbal cubes directly inside the kettle or pour into a waiting bowl.
Place pan on stove or turn on kettle and allow water to come to a rolling boil.
of minced herbs to boiling water and remove pan from stove (or turn off kettle).
If using tea bags, place up to 5 bags (depending on how strong you desire the cubes) in the boiling water. , This is the infusion process.
The water will turn the color of the herb or tea during this time.
Let tea sit long enough to cool. , Use a wooden spoon to squeeze the herbs/ingredients from the water.
Discard the leftover herbs. , Fill ¾ of the way in order to avoid over-filling. , For example, if you made mint tea, add a mint leaf to each cube.
Make sure you can fit the entire flower or herb inside the cube so none is sticking outside of the water. ,,
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