Super Simple Herbal Tea Recipes
12 Super Simple Herbal Tea Recipes
Did you know that fresh herbs and boiling water can brew tea? Making a cup of refreshing herbal tea only takes 5 minutes!
This is ideal for the summer when fresh herbs are abundant, but it works in any season. The flavour will astound you!
Here are the best herbal tea recipes made with fresh herbs! We've tried them all and weeded out herbs that don't taste particularly good (ahem, parsley).
They're so easy to prepare that you won't need the recipe after making them the first time. Remember that and make herbal tea regularly!
Health Benefits Of Drinking Herbal Tea
Herbal tea is an excellent beverage at any temperature and may be drunk year-round, whether you want something to warm you up in the winter or cool you down in the summer.
The health advantages of tea are the same whether you drink it hot or cold, but they vary greatly depending on the type of tea you drink.
Unlike traditional teas such as green, oolong, and black, herbal teas are not manufactured from the Camellia sinensis plant.
Instead, Herbal teas are made from dried flowers, spices, herbs, and fruits. As a result, there are many different tastes and options when selecting teas for their taste and health advantages. Herbal remedies are also available.
1. Anti-Aging
Herbal tea contains antioxidants that help to slow down the aging process. They also protect your body from free radical damage and help restore the age of your cells. This gives your skin a flawless and youthful appearance.
2. Detoxification
If you want to detox your body, herbal tea is ‘THE' drink. Given the number of festivals we celebrate in India and the fact that weddings are a celebration in their own right, we need to detoxify our bodies regularly to enjoy ourselves while remaining healthy!
3. Aids In Digestion
After a meal, a cup of herbal tea will help you digest your meals more rapidly. Spearmint, included in herbal tea, relaxes the digestive tract and acts as an appetite suppressant, limiting overeating.
4. Reduces Inflammation
Herbal teas' anti-inflammatory properties can assist with everything from gastrointestinal issues to arthritis to headaches and hemorrhoids.
Teas, including peppermint, ginger, turmeric, and eucalyptus, are beneficial for inflammatory conditions.
5. Helps To Lose Weight
Even if a person is slim, they constantly want to shed more weight. Herbal tea with valuable components like psyllium husk, fennel, and lemongrass aids fat-burning and metabolism boost.
6. Boosts The Immune System
Herbal teas contain antioxidants and vitamins that can help fight sickness and infections, protect against oxidative stress, and reduce disease risk.
Elderberry, echinacea, ginger, and licorice root teas are some of the best immune-boosting herbal beverages.
7. Anti-Nausea
Herbal teas will regularly help people who suffer from nausea and vomiting. Pregnant ladies should consume a couple of glasses of herbal tea daily since it relieves nausea.
8. Relieves Stress
Herbal teas, such as chamomile tea, relieve stress and insomnia. It also soothes the mind and stimulates the release of brain chemicals that combat stress and sorrow. It can also be used as a moderate antidepressant for people who are depressed.
9. Reduces Pain And Soreness
Pain, like the common cold and flu, is frequently treated with prescription medications, which can have harmful side effects.
On the other hand, many herbal teas include qualities that can alleviate pain without harmful side effects.
While research is still being conducted, studies have shown that substances such as capsaicin, willow bark, and Boswellia can help alleviate aches and pains.
Because herbal teas might contain potent components, consult your doctor before eating if you also use pain relievers.
10. Prevents Chronic Diseases
Herbal teas are frequently abundant in antioxidants, which help the body remove free radicals and avoid oxidative stress.
Tea also includes polyphenols, which studies have linked to lower cancer risk. Teas are frequently used throughout Asia to treat or prevent chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
Studies have linked the polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins found in herbal teas to favourable health outcomes.
Polyphenols enlarge the arteries, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and preventing blood clots.
Teas with antioxidants, such as rooibos and honeybush, have reduced brain degeneration and osteoporosis.
11. Improves Your Digestive System
Tea benefits the digestive system by absorbing gas, promoting blood flow throughout the digestive tract, and removing free radicals that cause stomach upset and indigestion.
Herbal teas include phenols, which help strengthen stomach and esophageal muscles, reducing acid reflux and heartburn symptoms. Teas can help your digestive tract absorb nutrients more quickly.
12. Stimulates Brain Function
While you can gain the health benefits of tea by drinking only a cup or two when you're sick, you'll need to consume it regularly if you want its brain-boosting potential.
Herbal teas increase brain function primarily by improving blood flow to the brain, giving it the nutrients and oxygen required for a healthy mind.
13. Lowers The Risk Of High Blood Pressure
Stress, lifestyle factors, and our world can all contribute to increased blood pressure, which can harm your general health and well-being.
Committing to lower blood pressure is critical to living a long life free of the threat of strokes and heart attacks.
Some herbal teas can assist in lowering blood pressure. For example, a study on hibiscus tea and blood pressure found that adults drinking three cups daily had a lower risk of hypertension.
Super Simple Herbal Tea Recipes
1. Mint Tea
Mint tea is a soothing herbal beverage brewed only with fresh mint and boiling water! For a refreshing drink, use peppermint or spearmint.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Fresh mint leaves: 8
- Boiling water
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Thoroughly clean the mint.
- Fill a mug halfway with hot water and add the mint. Allow the mint to steep for 5 minutes. Remove the mint and savour the dish.
Please click here to learn how to grow mint in containers.
2. Thyme Tea
Thyme tea is a soothing herbal tea brewed only with fresh thyme and boiling water! It only takes 5 minutes to make the perfect cup of tea.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Fresh thyme sprigs (standard or lemon thyme): 8 to 10
- Boiling water
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Thoroughly clean the thyme.
- Fill a mug halfway with hot water and add the thyme sprigs. Allow 5 minutes for the thyme to steep. Take out the thyme and serve. (Alternatively, cut the thyme leaves and place them in a tea strainer before steeping.)
Please click here to find out how to grow thyme in a container.
3. Lemon Tea
A simple lemon, water, and maple syrup infusion! It's relaxing and straightforward to make.
Prep time: 2 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Boiling water: 1 cup
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Maple syrup: ½ tablespoon
Method
- Bring the water to a boil. Combine the lemon juice and maple syrup in a mixing bowl. If desired, adjust the sweetness to taste.
4. Rosemary Tea
A soothing herbal tea brewed with nothing but boiling water and fresh rosemary! This quick brew takes 5 minutes to make.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Fresh rosemary sprigs: 2
- Boiling water
- Maple syrup
- Lemon wedge: 1
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Thoroughly clean the rosemary.
- Fill a mug halfway with hot water and add the rosemary sprigs. Allow the herbs to steep for 5 minutes. (An alternative is to cut the rosemary leaves and place them in a tea strainer before steeping.)
- Remove the rosemary from the dish. A drizzle of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon are added to the mix.
Please click here to find out how to grow rosemary in a container.
5. Lemon Ginger Tea
Fresh ginger, maple syrup, and citrus give this lemon ginger tea a robust flavour. It creates a warm cup of herbal tea at home.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Grated fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Boiling water: 1 cup
- Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice, freshly squeezed: 1 tablespoon
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
- Meanwhile, use a spoon to peel the ginger and grate it finely with a grater.
- Put the ginger in a tea strainer or tea ball into a mug. Pour the boiling water over the top. Allow the ginger to steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea filter from the pot. Combine the maple syrup and lemon juice in a mixing bowl (adjust the flavours to taste).
Please click here to learn how to grow ginger roots in a container.
6. Sage Tea
This soothing herbal tea is made with only fresh sage and boiling water. It's simple to make and has a lovely flavour.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Fresh sage leaves, left on the stem: 6
- Boiling water
- Maple syrup
- Lemon wedge: 1
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Thoroughly clean the sage.
- Fill a mug halfway with hot water and add the sage. Allow 5 minutes for the herbs to steep. (An alternative option is to cut the sage leaves and place them in a tea strainer before steeping.)
- Take out the sage. A drizzle of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon are added to the mix (required for the best flavour).
Please click here to find delicious vegan recipes using sage.
7. Lavender Tea
This herbal tea has a subtle flowery flavour and may have health advantages.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Boiling water: 1 ¼ cups
- Lavender buds, dried or fresh: 2 teaspoons
- Maple syrup: 1 teaspoon
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
- Place the lavender buds in a tea strainer or tea ball. Steeping the tea leaves for 5 minutes in a tea strainer when the water is heated.
- Remove the tea strainer and add Maple syrup to the mixture. Enjoy right away!
8. Oregano Tea
You need boiling water and fresh oregano to make this soothing herbal tea. This is the ideal way to use fresh herbs.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Large leafy fresh oregano sprigs: 2
- Boiling water
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Thoroughly wash the oregano.
- Fill a mug halfway with hot water and add the oregano sprigs. Allow 5 minutes for the herbs to steep. Take out the oregano and serve. (An alternative option is to cut the oregano leaves and place them in a tea strainer before steeping.)
Please click here to learn how to grow oregano in a container.
9. Ginger Tea
This calming and energizing ginger beverage has a lot of flavours and may also have some health advantages.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Grated fresh ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Boiling water: 1 ¼ cups
- Maple syrup: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon wedge: 1
Method
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
- Meanwhile, use a spoon to peel the ginger and grate it finely with a grater.
- Put the ginger in a tea strainer or tea ball into a mug. Pour the boiling water over the top. Allow the ginger to steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea filter from the pot. Maple syrup and a spritz of lemon juice from the wedge are added to the mixture.
Please click here to learn how to grow ginger in a container.
10. Jasmine Tea
One of the most famous teas in the world is jasmine tea. The characteristic floral aroma of jasmine tea makes it a terrific choice to enjoy all year, whether hot or cold.
Prep time: 2 minutes | Cook time: 3 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Water + more to warm teapot: 1 cup
- Jasmine loose tea: 1½ teaspoons
Method
- Set an electric kettle to 175°F if it has a temperature setting. If using a stovetop, bring the water to a simmer before turning off the heat. (It's preferable to use filtered water.)
- Warm up a little more water than you think you'll need, and use it to warm up the teapot.
- The teapot should be warmed up. Fill the teapot halfway with boiling water and stir it around. Remove the water and throw it away.
- Pour hot water over the jasmine tea in a teapot.
- Steep for 3 minutes with the lid on the kettle.
- Tea leaves should be strained, and hot tea should be poured into a teacup.
Please click here to learn how to grow jasmine in containers.
11. Tulsi Tea
This simple Tulsi tea recipe might help you lose weight while strengthening your immunity. Tulsi tea, often known as Indian basil tea, offers numerous health advantages. It can be made with just a few simple ingredients and minutes of your time.
Prep time: 5 minutes| Cook time: 2 minutes | Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Leaves basil: 8
- Maple syrup: 2 teaspoon
- Green cardamom: 2
- Ginger: 1 inch
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2½ cups
Method
- Place a large utensil over a high flame to make this tulsi tea recipe. Pour in two and a half cups of water.
- Add the tulsi, ginger, and cardamom powder and boil. Now reduce the heat to medium and cook until the water is reduced to barely 2 cups.
- Remove the Tulsi Tea from the heat, filter it into two cups, and serve hot with maple syrup and lemon juice dash.
12. Elderflower Herbal Tea Recipe
Elderflowers have excellent immune-boosting qualities. They are prescribed for sinusitis, colds, influenza (flu), swine flu, bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation.
It is also used as a diuretic, to induce sweating (as a diaphoretic), and to stop bleeding. Eye and skin creams contain elderflower water.
Prep time: 7 minutes | Cook time: 0 minutes | Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Elderberry flower petals: 6 tablespoons ( Avoid any berries, leaves or stems)
- Boiled filtered water: 500 ml
Method
- Fill a teapot halfway with boiling water and add 1 tablespoon of dried elderberry flowers. Elderberry blooms may be readily dried by hanging them up or using a dehydrator.
- Allow for a 7–10 minute steeping period.
- Strain and sweeten to taste with raw maple syrup.
Which Teas Should Be Avoided?
While the majority of teas are healthy for your body, however, you should avoid the following varieties:
- Detox drinks are designed for fad diets that promise quick DIY weight loss. These teas are frequently loaded with laxatives, potentially detrimental to your health.
- Tea lattes and other beverages from your favourite chain store. While some of these beverages appear healthful, such as green tea lattes, they are high in sugar.
- Bubble teas are trendy but high in sugar, calories, and carbohydrates, with little to no nutritional value.
- Herbal teas may cause allergic reactions. Many herbal teas contain a variety of fruits, herbs, spices, and flowers that may cause allergic reactions in some people. If you have allergies, carefully check the label before drinking a new herbal tea.
- Teas that are GMO.
Conclusion
Herbal teas, made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots steeped in hot water, have lower antioxidant contents than green, white, black, or oolong teas.
The chemical makeup varies greatly depending on the plant used. Ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hibiscus, jasmine, rosehip, mint, rooibos (red tea), chamomile, and echinacea are among the varieties.
Although limited studies have been done on the health advantages of herbal teas, claims that they can help you lose weight, fight colds, and get a good night's sleep are generally unsubstantiated.
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