I bet it’s boring drinking the same sort of herbal teas everyday, strawberry & raspberry, mango & cinnamon, mint, lime & ginger…all of them! Here are some homemade herbal tea blends for all of you tea lovers to try…
Red Chai Tea
What you’ll need
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon cardamom seeds
- 1 Tablespoon fennel seed
- 1 Tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- A few whole star anise
- 6 cups filtered water
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- ¼ cup loose Rooibos tea
- Almond milk, soy-milk, or coconut milk to taste
- Honey or sugar to taste
Method
- Add the broken up cinnamon sticks, cardamom, peppercorns, fennel and cloves to a large saucepan. Heat over a medium to low heat until the spices are toasted and fragrant.
- Add 6 cups of water to the large saucepan along with the ginger. Bring to a boil and add red tea. Turn off the heat and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. Strain out tea and spices and serve into the mugs.
- Enjoy with your favourite milk and sweetener.
Earl Grey Iced Tea Vodka
What you’ll need
- 1 cup good-quality organic vodka
- 2 bags of organic Earl Gray Tea (or whatever tea you like!)
- 2 tablespoons organic sugar
- pint-sized mason jar
- strainer
- another pint-sized mason jar
Method
- Add the vodka, tea and sugar into a mason jar. Shake well to dissolve the sugar
- Steep the vodka for 4-6 hours…Depending how strong you’d like it.
- Strain into the second jar and you’ve got tea cocktails!
Orange Spice Tulsi Tea
What you’ll need
- 1/2 cup dry tulsi leaf
- 1/4 cup dried orange peel
- 1/4 cup cinnamon chips
- 1/4 cup whole cloves
Method
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight jar in a dark, cool place.
- To brew: For each cup pour 8 oz boiling water over a heaping teaspoon of tea. Brew for 5 minutes or more, depending on taste. Sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!
