Since not long ago, one of my hobbies became collecting different herbs (both medical and just useful) in the outdoors. I collect them on the fields near the forest and in the forest itself, as where I live right now; there are plenty of such places.
Because I am not a fan of either tea or coffee, I recently had a great idea! Instead of the mentioned, I now make different herbal teas and drink them daily. In addition, much good came out of that habit. First, it’s healthy, of course when you know which herbs you are using and for what. Second, herbal tea has absolutely no effect for on the tooth enamel, and you don’t have to worry for your perfectly white smile! Thirdly, it has a great taste and a feel of warmth and cosines when you drink it.
I will tell you a universal herbal tea recipe, which you can make yourself and drink.
I will not be telling you how to collect and prepare herbs in this article, as there are many sources doing so available on the internet, which I use myself. If for any reason, you cannot make the ingredients needed yourself, than you can easily buy all of the needed ingredients in a shop.
The recipe:
Linden (or lime tree) flowers – it gives a very slender aroma, improves your immune system, and is also good for those who want to lose a small amount of weight.
Lemon balm – calms your nervous system down, relaxes and helps with sleep disorders.
Rose hips – dry or fresh – helps the digestive system, improves the immune system, which is very needed during the autumn or the spring.
Hypericum – is a natural antidepressant and calms down the nervous system. But be aware; do not use it if you have high blood pressure.
Chamomile or Matricaria – this is the main ingredient. A natural calming and a natural anti-inflammatory, which has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
To add aroma to the tea, I add pieces of dry apple or dry cherry for color and slight bitterness.
You are welcome to add any fruit or berries for the taste. However, even without them, your teas will be healthy and tasty. And if you bake something nice to go along with the tea, I will personally come and visit you :-)
