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.
“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people and if you could keep from making engagements, each day had no limits. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.” — Ernest Hemingway
Spring is certainly fleeting where I am as predicted highs for next week begin to flirt with the 90s. In anticipation of the sweltering summer days, I’ve been trying to enjoy as much time as possible outside in the garden. I don’t always have tasks to do so I mostly wander and observe. I check in on the ripening tomatoes to see how much the color has changed from the day before. I run my hands through the mint to release the lovely scent. And I check on my cucumbers to see if I can spot any female flowers emerging yet. For as small as it might seem, there’s always plenty to see in the garden if I take the time to actually notice.
While walking around the garden earlier this week I realized that I needed to harvest a few herbs and the first ripe tomatoes. So, I figured it would be the perfect time to document what the garden looks like at the moment and also share the way I make cold brew herbal tea with fresh herbs. As lovely as herbs are to look at and watch grow, don’t forget to harvest and use them! You can find the full video and written cold brew herbal tea method below. If you like the video, don’t forget to subscribe. And, if you’d like to check out my other video content, head here.
Cold Brew Herbal Tea
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
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
