Post by Brad Nelson on Jun 6, 2020 16:08:59 GMT -8
I’ve been on a recent kick making herbal teas from ingredients in my garden. It’s turned out so well, I thought I share my recipe.
I recently bought a set of these tea infusers which are a great help.
Anyway, here’s my recipe that has worked out pretty well.
+ 12 to 16 Douglas fir or pine needles (preferably new growth…avoid the parts connected to the stem which will have some pitch in them)
+ 8 leaves of lemon balm
+ 6 needles of fresh rosemary
+ A couple small pinches of lemon or orange thyme
+ 1 leaf of oregano
+ 2 leaves of pineapple sage
+ 12 leaves of fresh mint
+ a good bit of orange zest (not found in the garden, obviously)
+ a little black or green tea (optional)
+ teaspoon of honey
I cram that little infuser fairly full and then steep for about five minutes. After removing the infuser I then add the honey and stir. If you wish to make iced tea, add a little Truvia sweetener as well as the honey. This makes a good hot tea but I actually think it’s an even better iced tea.
Note, as far as I can tell, not all evergreen needles are edible. But if you stick to Douglas fir or probably any normal pine tree you’ll be fine.
I recently bought a set of these tea infusers which are a great help.
Anyway, here’s my recipe that has worked out pretty well.
+ 12 to 16 Douglas fir or pine needles (preferably new growth…avoid the parts connected to the stem which will have some pitch in them)
+ 8 leaves of lemon balm
+ 6 needles of fresh rosemary
+ A couple small pinches of lemon or orange thyme
+ 1 leaf of oregano
+ 2 leaves of pineapple sage
+ 12 leaves of fresh mint
+ a good bit of orange zest (not found in the garden, obviously)
+ a little black or green tea (optional)
+ teaspoon of honey
I cram that little infuser fairly full and then steep for about five minutes. After removing the infuser I then add the honey and stir. If you wish to make iced tea, add a little Truvia sweetener as well as the honey. This makes a good hot tea but I actually think it’s an even better iced tea.
Note, as far as I can tell, not all evergreen needles are edible. But if you stick to Douglas fir or probably any normal pine tree you’ll be fine.
