5 Healthy Herbal Tea Recipes

If improving your overall health is on your “to do” list this year then this article is for you. These healthy herbal tea recipes both improve and maintain your health and wellbeing.

There are many herbs with medicinal benefits that come in all sorts of wonderful flavors. You are sure to find a tea blend that fits both your needs and tastes beautifully. Sipping on a delicious cup of tea is a lovely way to indulge your senses, uplift your spirits and bring wellness into your life.

These healthy herbal tea recipes are excellent replacements for those less healthy beverage choices. Those are the ones you know you shouldn’t be drinking in excess; coffee, alcohol, sodas and other sugary drinks. Herbal teas are also the perfect go to in place of snacks for energy lows during the day.

For best results, drink two to three cups throughout each day. Bringing herbal teas into you life is a healthy routine that will easily become habit. In fact, you are likely to truly miss your tea if you skip a day!

Below are the 5 healthy herbal tea recipes:

To make the following teas, mix all of the herbs together. It’s best to make a large batch to have ready when you want it. Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid and keep in a cool, dark location. When you are ready to make the tea, you can make one or two days worth of tea at a time. Simply store the extra in the refrigerator and reheat when ready to drink.

These recipes use “parts” as measurement. If you are making a small amount, then parts can be teaspoons. If you would like to make a larger batch for storage, parts can be tablespoons or cups.

Refreshing Lemony Tea

This tea offers so much. First, you’ll want to drink it simply for the flavor alone. It’s also a very calming, relaxing tea that does not make you drowsy. Best of all, it’s great for the heart and helps digestion. Learn more about these herbs here.

• 1 part lemon verbena
• 1 part lemon balm
• 1 part lemongrass
• 1 part dried lemon peel

To make 2 cups of tea, heat 2 cups of water in a pan. When the water just begins to boil, take the pan off of the stove and add 2 tablespoons of the herb mixture. Cover the pan and steep the herbs for 5-10 minutes. Then strain and drink.

Relaxing Tea

This is another nice soothing and calming remedy, perfect for after work or before bed. All of the ingredients benefit the nervous system. They are gentle and safe enough for children, yet very effective for adults.

• 2 part German chamomile
• 2 parts passion flower
• 1 part spearmint

To make 2 cups of tea, heat 2 cups of water in a pan. When the water just begins to boil, take the pan off of the stove and add 2 tablespoons of the herb mixture. Cover the pan and steep the herbs for 5-10 minutes. Then strain and drink.

Energy Boost Tea

This is the perfect morning tea. Green tea has been widely studied for heart health and ability to lower blood sugar levels. It’s also loaded with beneficial antioxidants. All three ingredients improve brain function so you’ll be off to a great start.

• 2 parts green tea
• 1 part ginger
• 1 part peppermint

To make 2 cups of tea, heat 2 cups of water in a pan. When the water just begins to boil, take the pan off of the stove and add 2 tablespoons of the herb mixture. Cover the pan and steep the herbs for 5-10 minutes. Then strain and drink.

Mocha Tea

This tea is better than a cup of coffee. It tastes better and has a long list of benefits. Your liver in particular is nourished and tonified by the dandelion root and chicory. You can purchase the roots roasted or learn how to roast them here. Cocoa is good for the heart and brings circulation to the brain.

• 1 part roasted dandelion root
• 1 part roasted chicory root
• 1 part dark cocoa (or raw cacao)

To make 2 cups of tea, heat 2.5 cups of water in a pan. Add 2 tablespoons of the herb mixture. Cover the pan and simmer the herbs for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink.

High Nutrition Tea

Many plants are highly nutritious. They supply important minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium as well as protein and many vitamins. Learn more about these herbs here.

• 1 part raspberry
• 1 part nettle
• 1 part oatstraw
• 1 part peppermint

To make 2 cups of tea, heat 3 cups of water in a pan. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of the herb mixture. Cover the pan and simmer the herbs for 40 minutes. Then strain and drink.

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