Martin B Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 As those of you who read my blog know, I bought some of the 'fill your own herbal tea bags' when I made a recent Omlet order for some beekeeping supplies. Has anybody else tried making their own herbal tea? I've tried Nettles so far and it was ok. My girlfriend liked it better than I did. If you've tried it yourself then what flavours have you tried. Looking for some inspiration... Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 i think that you are supposed to use only the tips of the nettles - not the whole nettle, that might have made it slightly bitter (if it was ) have you tried mint tea? have a look at the herbal tea isle in the supermarket for ideas sounds a great idea though, can you re-use the tea bags? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Not a huge fan of herbal tea bags, but maybe I haven't found one I love yet. Love anything with blackcurrant in though, maybe I should try raspberry leaf tea? Have found this - http://www.superfoods-for-superhealth.com/herbal-tea-bags.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I had some German chamomile teabags once, they had just whole flower heads in, and were quite palatable. I bet mint would work well, but I wouldn't waste my mint as I'm saving it all for mint cordial I've just had a look in my 'Complete book of herbs' though, and it recommends anise, chamomile, lemon verbena, lime blossom, mint, rose hip and sage as good herb teas. I've got hyssop in the garden and you can use the flowering tops to make tea (not to be taken if pregnant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 i love licorice tea, and cinnamon tea, you can get it in Holland and barrett, dont know how you would make them tho cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I absolutely love kakade. It's hibiscus flowers tea & is beautiful! I've had bedouin tea which was loose tea, sage, thyme, mint & honey. We tried copying it back at home, but it was vile! I think for it to taste nice - it should have a fruit base maybe? Dried apricots in with the herbs or some lemon zest? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I only drink Yogi's Cinnamon and Ginger - you could try that?, it doesn't taste of tea at all. Lemon Balm makes a nice drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchanted Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Making your own tea is fun. You can really experiment combining any of the following (don't forget the honey) - commonly know leaf teas like peppermint, nettle, camomile, and raspberry leaves make good tea. Any of these green leaf teas are of course high in iron as well as other minerals and vitamins. You can use fresh but you will find that you need more than you think to make just one cup/pot. I think that drying the leaves first is better for most leaf teas - then there are the spices, cinnamon, clove and (fresh) ginger - then the seeds, cardamon, fennel, aniseed and nutmeg. - then the fruits, lemon and orange (probably best used fresh) and apple and berries dried or fresh (pulverised) Some well know combinations to start off with :- apple&cinnamon, lemon&ginger, orange&clove I used to be a lot more adventurous BC (before children not chickens) so thanks for reminding me, I'm off to to the kitchen to see what I can rustle up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 My 16 year old girl makes her own brews. She has a little infuser thing and she fills it with whatever she fancies......mint or lemon balm from the garden,spices or vanilla pods,along with some black tea. When we went to Kos a few years ago we found this amazing permanent market,selling every herb and spice you can think of. We really want to go back,so we can stock up,especially on the vanilla which was wonderful and so cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cinnamon tea?! *wants to try* Will look out for that Lesley I love chai tea but no idea how you'd make it from scratch Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy the vanilla online that than go to Kos to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 So many good ideas! Love the sound of Cinnamon and Ginger!! :) The nettle tea was ok as it was. OH loved it but I wasn't as keen. Will try some of your ideas out. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Chamomile...........grows like a weed here so I make loads of that. Elderflower,fennel,borage,wild raspberry,blackberry,rowan all grow well here and I pick plenty from the hedgerows to make tea. I dry the flowers separately so that I can mix. Verbena flowers from the garden are really good in a tea to sort upset tummies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Mint tea made with Chocolate Mint is one of my favourites - I grow lots of it specifically for making tea with, though I've never tried drying it - might try that this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
