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Writer's pictureAmanda Surratt

Cooling Herbal Tea




Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water

  • 2 tablespoons dried peppermint leaves (or 4 peppermint tea bags)

  • 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers

  • 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers

  • 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm leaves

  • 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers

  • 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Boil the Water:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  1. Add the Herbs:

  • Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat.

  • Add the dried peppermint leaves, hibiscus flowers, chamomile flowers, lemon balm leaves, and lavender flowers to the water.

  • Stir gently to combine.

  1. Steep the Tea:

  • Cover the saucepan and let the herbs steep for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

  1. Strain the Tea:

  • After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove the herbs.

  1. Sweeten (Optional):

  • If you like your tea sweet, add honey or agave syrup to the pitcher and stir until fully dissolved.

  1. Cool the Tea:

  • Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

  • Once cooled, refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours to chill.

  1. Serve:

  • Fill glasses with ice cubes.

  • Pour the chilled herbal tea over the ice.

  • Garnish with lemon slices for an extra refreshing touch.

  1. Enjoy:

  • Serve your cooling herbal tea on a hot day to refresh and invigorate yourself.

Tips:

  • You can adjust the sweetness to your liking or leave it unsweetened for a pure herbal experience.

  • Feel free to add fresh mint leaves or a splash of lemon juice for additional flavor.

  • This tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Enjoy your refreshing and cooling herbal tea!





My goal is to always help you live in Divine health with a prosperous soul.



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