Hot tea is a comforting way to warm up as the weather transitions to cooler autumn temperatures. Preparing tea is a good way to use up the last of those garden herbs and flowers that will be withering within a few, short weeks. In order continue to derive benefit from summer’s bounty and before the first frost, gather and either dry herbs to store in a cool place or freeze them in usable portions. Make sure to wash and thoroughly dry herbs and flowers prior to preparing them for storage. Then use them to make some fragrant and delicious herb teas to enjoy throughout the long winter. The Coop carries most of the ingredients found in these recipes.

Rose Petal Tea

Mix together and store in a cool, dry place or in the freezer. Steep 1 heaping tsp in a cup of boiling water until it reaches the desired strength (about 5 minutes). Sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste.

Fragrant Tea

Use the directions listed above.

Lemon Rose Mint Tea

Use the directions listed above.

Aromatic Tea

Use the directions listed above.

Ginger Spice Tea

Simmer ingredients up to 20 minutes. Strain and add honey to taste.

Mint Tea

Steep 1 TBS of this mixture in 1 cup boiling water. Add sweetener to taste, if desired.

Spicy Tea

Cover mixture with 6 cups of boiling water and steep 10 minutes. Sweeten if desired.

Digestion Tea