Written by Bernie Carr
Herb teas are known to be both soothing and good for you. For an upset stomach, I reach for mint tea for relief before reaching for an over the counter remedy. I used to drink fresh herb teas mostly for medicinal purposes, and never actually enjoyed the taste very much. Before I learned this technique, I used to boil the leaves in water for 10 minutes. It worked, but the resulting tea was cloudy and looked unappealing. Then I learned how to make a great cup of herb tea from a local herb gardener. It is amazingly easy.
Ingredients and utensils:
A handful of fresh herb leaves. For this illustration, I used mint from the apartment garden.
Small pot to boil water
2 cups
Directions:
1. Gather a handful of leaves – pick out the freshest leaves on top of the stems.
2. Wash the leaves thoroughly, drain off excess water. Place the leaves in a cup. Tear a few of the leaves to release the flavor.
3. Boil a cup of water, then turn off the stove.
4. Pour the boiling water into the loose leaves.
5. Use a teaspoon to crush the leaves against the cup.
6. Let the tea steep for five minutes. Stir.
7. Place the strainer on top of your mug and pour the tea.
8. Now you have a cup of clear herb tea. I like it plain but you can add sweetener to taste.
About the author:
Bernie Carr is the founder of Apartment Prepper. She has written several books including the best-selling Prepper’s Pocket Guide, Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure, The Penny-Pinching Prepper and How to Prepare for Most Emergencies on a $50 a Month Budget. Her work appears in sites such as the Allstate Blog and Clark.com, as well as print magazines such as Backwoods Survival Guide and Prepper Survival Guide. She has been featured in national publications such as Fox Business and Popular Mechanics. Learn more about Bernie here.
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