Fresh and thirst-quenching, this cool summer iced tea is perfect for a garden party or simply to calm nerves and aid digestion. Makes about four 8-ounce servings.
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves, chopped OR 1 tablespoon dried leaves • 1 tablespoon fresh lavender buds OR 2 teaspoons dried buds • 2 cups hot water • 2 cups cold water and ice • Fresh lemon for garnish
1. Steep lemon balm and lavender in hot (80- to 90-degree) water about 3 minutes.
2. Add cold water and ice.
3. Serve over additional ice with lemon wedges.
Note: I sometimes add a few tea bags to the tea as well for the color and for a more complex taste! Try it both ways!
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If you’ve got an herbalist in your friends and family circle, and you need some ideas for what herbalist gifts to give them, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered together everything I could think of for the Ultimate Herbalist Gift Guide. Note: when make this herbalist gift guide, I was careful to be…
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This is a list of at least 17 healthy asparagus recipes to inspire you in the kitchen during the spring season. Enjoy fresh and seasonal food like asparagus without it just being boring and plain. Healthy Asparagus Recipes….the Food of Spring Depending on where you live, local asparagus is ready to buy and eat as…
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