HOW TO GROW HERBS FOR TEAS

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Cyndi Roberts Basic Author | 22 Articles Joined: June 16, 2005 United States Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea By Cyndi Roberts | Submitted On March 03, 2005 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun! Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider for a tea garden: Chamomile: Remember the favorite tea of Peter Rabbit? Only the flowers of this fragrant herb are used when making tea. Chamomile tea can be enjoyed by itself or you might enjoy adding mint or lemon verbena. Lemon Balm: This herb is lemony with a touch of mint and makes a soothing cup of tea. It's easy to grow (almost too easy) so remember to keep it clipped back. Lemon Verbena: An excellent herb to grow in a sunny spot, it makes a delicious tea. You might try combining it with orange mint or spearmint. Mints: There are many mints available. Generally, they are aromatic plants and they are aggressive. It may be a good idea to plant mint in a pot and then put the pot in the ground so it doesn't take over your herb garden. Spearmint, peppermint, orange mint all make wonderful teas, alone or along with chamomile or any of the lemon herbs. Herb teas can be made with fresh or dried herbs and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. For one cup of hot tea, use one teaspoon of dry herbs or up to 3 teaspoons of fresh herbs. Bruising the leaves of fresh herbs will help release the flavor. Pour boiling water over the herbs in a glass or china pot. Metal pots can sometimes leave a metallic taste. Let steep for 5 or so minutes. Strain and enjoy with a little honey to sweeten. Sun tea can be made simply by filling a jar with water, throw in a handful of crushed fresh herbs, and set in the sun for 3 or 4 hours. Stir in a little honey to sweeten, pour over ice and enjoy. Trying different combinations of herbs is fun. Remember you can also add spices you have on hand, such as cinnamon, cloves, etc. There are many benefits to growing and making your own herbal teas. Gardening itself is very relaxing and rewarding. With herbs from your garden you can soothe away your troubles with a cup of chamomile tea or make yourself a refreshing cup of peppermint tea after a hard day at work. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Look in the perfumes of flowers and nature for peace of mind and joy of life. --Wang Wei Cyndi Roberts' website, "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" will show you ways to save money everyday. Receive a free e-course on saving money at the supermarket! To learn more, visit [http://www.cynroberts.com] frugal_friend1@yahoo.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Cyndi_Roberts/8891 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 710 times Word count: 419 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Cyndi Roberts Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles Growing Herbs For Herbal Teas Herbal Tea Garden - Growing Herbs For Delicious Tea and Drinks Herbal Tea, a Blissful Healthy Drink - Rejuvenate Yourself With Herbs From Your Own Tea Herb Garden Herbal Tea Garden Design Benefits of Growing an Herbal Tea Garden Five Herbal Tea Plants For Your Garden Grow Your Own Delicious Herbal Tea Garden Herbs and Plants Thyme Garden Herb and Its Many Benefits Growing Garden Herbs As a Hobby Recent Articles Why You Should Plant a California Native Garden Planning Your Garden Part 1 6 Easy Tips for a Beautiful Lawn How to Manage Parrot Feather - Some Options How to Control Dollarweed (Pennywort) in Your Lawn Water Fountains - Defining Your Home Decor Plant Vegetables in April For a Southern California Summer Harvest Top 10 Plants to Make Your Garden Smell Like Heaven New to Gardening? Read These 6 Tips to Grow Beautiful Plants Hugelkultur for Long Term Soil Creation, Water Storage and Soil Management EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide