Growing herbs will result in a choice organic herbal tea!
The cultivation of herbs for tea is becoming very popular. Organic herbal teas are easy to grow at home. Many grow herbs to add flavor to cooking, while others grow herbs to enhance or promote good health. Whatever the reason, herbs added to a cup of tea or prepared on their own make a refreshing and tasty drink. Picking herbs for the organic tea of your choice from the garden is always an adventure for the senses.
I love being able to go to the garden to decide what I might enjoy for tea today. Seeing my herb garden gives me great pleasure. As I crouch, the scent of herbs is in the air. As I pick the herbs for my tea, the aroma grows stronger and the oil from the plants lingers on my hands as I wash the leaves to prepare my tea.
When using fresh herbs for tea, it’s important that you take the time to rub the leaves together to release their aromatic oils.
The aroma of my brewed tea fills the house as I let my tea steep. Yes, it is a simple pleasure that I often enjoy.
I grow a lot of herbs in my garden. Some of them I keep in window boxes to bring indoors during the fall and winter months. I take the time and dry many of my herbs for future use in cooking and tea. This way I have my home grown tea year round.
When you make a cup of tea with fresh herbs, you use about the equivalent of one tablespoon for every cup of tea you are making. When you use your dried herbs, you use about a teaspoon for every cup of tea you are making. Allow each to soak for three to five minutes before removing the herbs.
Growing herbs is easy and you don’t need a lot of space to do it. A window sill and a sunny location is a perfect place to grow your favorite herbs. I grow multiple pots of my favorite herbs so I never run out!
Most grow organic herbal teas at home. Growing herbs will result in a choice of organic tea.
Here are some herbs that are great as a stand-alone tea or as a complement to ready-made tea:
Mint is one of my favorite herbs. This is a hardy plant that will take over your garden, so I always plant it in pots to keep it in check. There are so many varieties of mint today that I have a hard time choosing which one to grow. Mint, spearmint, orange mint, lemon mint, and even chocolate mint are just a few of the options. I always grow peppermint and every year I venture out and try another variation. I have not been disappointed in any of my choices. I always enjoy green tea plus mint for a nice glass of iced tea.
Chamomile is a must have for any tea gardener. This is an herb that uses the flowers instead of the leaves to make tea. Its apple flavor and aroma has been crafted for centuries to soothe and promote relaxation. It is also a tea that has properties that soothe the throat and boost the immune system.
Lavender is something that grows too big to put on a windowsill. It is a very aromatic herb that promotes sleep and relieves headaches. Lavender has a sweet, floral flavor that pairs well with mint for a tasty cup of tea. This is another tea that is made from the flowers of the plant.
Lemon balm has a unique lemon flavor with a hint of mint. For centuries, many drank lemon balm tea to enhance and promote longevity. Today many drink lemon balm tea to treat colds and flu and to lower blood pressure. It is said that it is also known to help indigestion. Lemon balm is another herb that goes well with mint.
Growing herbs at home is fun and inexpensive. It’s easy to grow organic herbal teas that result in a choice of organic teas from the garden! There is nothing better than this.
