Description
Fresh herbs harvested from the garden are made into a delicious herbal tea using this cold brew method. You can go from garden to mug in no time at all! Customize this vegan and gluten free herbal tea with any herbs you like.
Ingredients
for each serving you’ll need:
- 1/4 cup of fresh herbs such as mint, lemon verbena, lemon balm, and basil
- 2–3 oz of just-boiled water
- 8–10 oz of cool or room temperature filtered water
Instructions
Make sure you rinse your herbs well to remove any dirt, debris, or insects. Add your herbs to a heat-proof container like a glass jar or mug that has at least a 10 to 12 oz capacity. Pour 2-3 oz of just-boiled water over the herbs (this is water that has been brought to a boil then removed from the heat and allowed to sit for at least 30-60 seconds). Make sure your herbs are submerged in the water then set a timer and let them steep for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes has passed, add 8-10 oz of cool filtered water. For the quicker method, you can allow the tea to steep for 5-10 minutes more before straining and enjoying it. Or, you can cover the tea and place it in the fridge to brew for 2-3 more hours for a more developed flavor. Add ice as needed and enjoy!
I garnished mine with a borage flower which has a lovely blue hue and a cucumber flavor.
Notes
- I used a mix of Swiss Ricola mint, lemon balm, and lemon verbena in the video. Feel free to mix and match and try different combinations based on what you have available!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: beverage