Herbal Teas for the Holidays

Herbal Teas are a wonderful and healthy way to enjoy a healthy and healing drink. Herbal tea can be formulated for many reasons including the holidays. They can be very versatile to use.

They can be soothing, warming, and aromatic, making them perfect to sip on not only in the winter and around the holidays but also for a refreshing everyday drink. They are also a good drink to share with family and friends, especially during the holidays and they make amazing gifts.

Here are some holiday herbal tea formulations you can try out.

Cranberry Orange Zest of Life Tea:

Ingredients:

4 parts dried Cranberries

2 parts dried Orange peel

1 part Hibiscus petals

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients and steep in a pot of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes for a fruity and slightly tangy tea.

Apple Cider Tea:

Ingredients:

                4 parts dried Apple pieces

                2 parts Cinnamon chips

                1 part dried Cloves

                1 part Green Tea leaves

Instructions:

Place all ingredients into a saucepan with water, heat water, and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes then enjoy.

Stress Be Gone Tea:

Ingredients:

                4 parts Lavender buds

                2 parts Chamomile flowers

                1 part Lemon Balm leaves

                1 part Green Tea

Instructions:

Place all ingredients into a saucepan with water, heat water, and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes then enjoy.

With these formulations, you will be able to WOW your friends and family with a unique flavor for the Holidays.

Remember to adjust the ratio of the herbs to suit your own taste preference, to add a bit of sweetness you can add a little bit of honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste. Enjoy these teas for the holiday or any time you want a cup of pure joy.

Blending herbs to make tea is a great way to experiment with different flavors as there is an endless number of herbs and fruit to make some amazing formulations. I suggest when you are experimenting start with small amounts till you get it to the right mix of flavor you are looking for.