Can someone advise me on how to make herbal teas. I have grown lemon balm and lemon verbena and would like to try and make dh a fresh herbal tea. Do I have to dry the leaves first or if not how many leaves would i use to make a decent drink do I boil the leaves or do I soak them in boiling water thanks in advance
cookessentials,
May 10, 3:03am
Hi fogs, you can use the fresh leaves...just grab a handful and steep them in boiled water for about 6-8 minutes , depending on how strong a tea you want to brew will determine how many you use and how long you brew them for.
lilyfield,
May 10, 3:39am
I have dried my amazing crop of peppermint. Got enough to last me till next season. i drink nothing else. peppermintdies off in the winter.
lindylambchops1,
May 10, 3:59am
Ha ah!I had dried some lemon verbena leaves the other year & had a pot the other day between 2 of us.It was deliciously refreshing.Love homemade herbal teas.Have already noted I need a new lemon verbena plant/bush for the coming season.Cheers!
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