Under the Weather Tea
Created by TIDBITS & COMPANY
To help you get feeling better fast, these herbs will keep you relaxed so your body can heal and will help give your immune system a nice boost. Tea and rest . . . just what the doctor ordered!
- 1 tsp elderberry
- 1 tsp lavender
- 1 tsp echinacea leaves
- 8 oz water
Bring your water to a boil in a tea kettle or pot.
Add dried herbs to your cup, french press or tea ball/tea infuser of choice. If using fresh herbs, aim for 1-2 tablespoons of each herb.
Pour hot water over the herbs.
Let herbs steep in hot water for at least 10 minutes. The longer the herbs steep, the more potent your tea will be. Some herbs develop a bitter taste after sitting for too long. You may need to do some experimenting to find the steeping time that works best for you.
Strain the herbs out of your tea.
When the tea is a comfortable drinking temperature, add a spoonful of raw honey or a sweetener of your choice. Don't add the honey to piping hot tea, as that will destroy many of the beneficial properties that you can get from the honey.
Drink up!