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RCI-BV.008.0069.001

Shakespeare's Tea

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vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-freenut-free
Prep10 min
Cook5 min
Total15 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

  • dried lavender blooms
    1 cup
  • roughly cut dried Peppermint
    2 cups
  • dried summer savory
    1 cup
  • dried sweet marjoram
    1 cup
  • dried whole Calendula blooms
    1 cup

Method

1
Measure out 1 cup dried lavender blooms, 2 cups roughly cut dried peppermint, 1 cup dried summer savory, 1 cup dried sweet marjoram, and 1 cup dried whole calendula blooms.
2
Combine all dried herbs and blooms in a large mixing bowl, stirring gently to distribute each ingredient evenly throughout the blend.
3
Bring 4 cups of fresh water to a boil in a kettle or pot over medium-high heat.
5 minutes
4
Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the herb blend into a teapot or directly into a tea infuser for each cup of tea desired.
5
Pour the boiling water over the herbs and allow to steep for 5 to 7 minutes, covering the pot to retain heat and flavor.
6 minutes
6
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or tea strainer into teacups, leaving the spent herbs behind.
7
Serve warm and enjoy. Store any remaining dry herb blend in an airtight container away from direct light for future use.