RCI-BV.009.0020.001
Cooling Blend
Herbal tea for colds and flu. The rose hips deliver a large dose of vitamin C, while peppermint and sage have a cooling effect on the system. This tea is particularly helpful with feverish colds. And it tastes good!
Prep25 min
Cook45 min
Total70 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- crushed dried rose hips1 tsp
- dried peppermint leaves1 tsp
- 1 tsp
- water1 cupbarely boiled
Method
1
Select 8 to 10 fresh, unblemished sage leaves and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or residue.
2 minutes
2
Gently pat the sage leaves dry with a clean paper towel, then lightly bruise them by pressing them between your palms or using the back of a spoon to release their natural oils.
1 minutes
3
Place the bruised sage leaves into a tall glass or heatproof pitcher, arranging them so they are evenly distributed.
1 minutes
4
Heat 2 cups of water until just below boiling, approximately 185 to 195°F (85 to 90°C), being careful not to fully boil as excessive heat can degrade the delicate aromatic compounds in the sage.
5 minutes
5
Pour the hot water over the sage leaves and allow them to steep, letting the volatile oils infuse fully into the liquid.
10 minutes
6
Remove and discard the sage leaves using a strainer or tongs, then allow the infused liquid to cool to room temperature.
15 minutes
7
Transfer the cooled sage infusion to a tall highball glass filled with ice cubes, filling the glass nearly to the top.
1 minutes
8
Garnish with a fresh sage leaf placed on the rim of the glass and serve immediately for the most refreshing and aromatic experience.
1 minutes