For any tea combination below, it would be ideal to use a tea pot that has a mesh infuser inside to put all the ingredients. Then you add hot water and let it seep. I like to cover it the pot with towel to keep it hot. If your tea pot is small, you can refill it with hot water for a second batch.
Morning + All Day Hydrating Ginger Tea
- 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger sliced
- 3 – 4 slices of lemon or lime peel
- 2 – 4 cardamom pods
Note, ginger has a nice effect on hydrating the gut and helping with digestion. Citrus peels are high in vitamin C, which is a nice way to have an immune booster and collagen builder. You can use orange or grapefruit peels (or any combination) if you prefer those flavors. I like to make a fresh batch daily or every other day, and I just keep adding hot water all day long for super yummy hydration.
Evening Calming Tea
- 6 – 10 small whole rose buds
- 1 tbsp chamomile flowers (optional, but great for sleep)
- 2 cardamom buds
Note, rose hips are a wonderful way to calm the nervous system, especially at the end of the evening, in preparation for a calm night’s rest.
Cold Remedy Tea
- 1 inch chunk of fresh ginger sliced
- 3 – 4 slices of lemon or lime peel
Note, after steeping this combination, add to a cup with 1 tbsp fire cider, squeeze of ½ lemon or lime, and 1 tbsp raw honey.
