Think of teas as natural herbal remedies. These herbs are the basis of teas. Why not start sipping and savoring medicinal teas?
These teas can aid digestion: teas containing ginger, fennel, peppermint, licorice, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, dandelion, raspberry, blackberry, violet, and watercress.
These teas can aid in relaxation and stress reduction: teas with kava kava, chamomile, St. Johns Wort, catnip, lavender, lemon balm, valerian, and yarrow.
These teas can boost energy: green tea, ginseng, and black tea.
These teas can enhance immunity: teas with echinacea, green teas, and goldenseal.
These teas can help prevent and cure cold and flu: teas with angelica, elderberry, ginger, and marshmallow.
Green tea has been popular in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years. It has many health benefits. It is an anti-inflammatory, lowers blood cholesterol levels, has a beneficial effect on circulation and the liver, protects against tooth decay, detoxifies the blood, and is an excellent immune-system booster. It has been recognized for its medicinal aspects for more than 4000 years. For maximum benefit, let it brew for at least five minutes. Some teas need to steep for more than 10 minutes to gain their full effect, while others need just a few minutes, so look on the box for ideal times. Organic loose tea is the optimum choice, although tea bags are quite convenient. White tea also invites our attention with its delicate flavor. It also has anti-inflammatory and germ-killing properties.
Winter or summer, I like my tea warm. Even on a very hot summer day, I enjoy hot lavender green tea. However, cold green tea is also an ideal thirst quencher. Whether you take you tea hot or cold, have some quiet and quality time for yourself every day to relish your favorite tea. Create a feeling of calm and equilibrium.
Moroccan mint tea
2 tbsp green tea
4 c boiling water
Large bunch of fresh mint
Brown sugar or honey to taste
Place the tea in a teapot and cover it with boiling water. Let it steep for 3 minutes. Wash the mint. Reserve a few sprigs for garnishing, then add the rest to the pot, and leave for 5 minutes. Pour into glasses, adding more sweetener if desired. Garnish with the reserved sprigs of mint.
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