Therapeutic Tea Making

We are not just making tea; we are crafting therapeutic tea—an enriching ritual that maximizes the potency of your herbs.

Long steep your herbs! Glass teapots are great for rewarming your tea on glass stove stops.

Directions:

1. Choose your vessel of choice and boil 1 liter (or 1 quart is fine, too) of water.

2. As the water heats in a pot, add at least two heaping tablespoons of herb to your vessel of choice (see below).

3. Once the water reaches a boil, pour it into your vessel and cover it immediately to trap the precious plant essences and oils.

In the Dose:

Embrace the tools you have at home. For measuring, use a tablespoon or a teaspoon. I prefer to work in parts rather than precise grams; this makes tea making therapeutically easy!

• 1 part herb = 1 heaping teaspoon

• 2 parts herb = 2 heaping teaspoons

• 3 parts herb = 3 heaping teaspoons

This is just over two heaping tablespoons. For equal part formulations, you can blend freely—1 part tulsi, 1 part linden, 1 part nettle, and 1 part marshmallow (just as an example) would each measure one teaspoon.

Note on Fresh Herbs:

When using fresh herbs, wash and finely chop them to aid in steeping and achieving your desired measurement.

Worth the Wait:

Allow your herbs to steep for at least 4 hours—ideally overnight. This time permits the essential minerals to release, and the cooling time unlocks the moistening properties of demulcent herbs. For a decoction, bring water to a boil, add your herbs, and simmer for 2+ hours, or let it simmer all day in a crock pot.

The Vessel:

Your vessel choice reflects your preferences and intentions.

Crockpots come in different sizes, choose one that suits your needs.

Crock Pot: Perfect for decoctions and infused broths, allowing you to add herbs and leave them unattended all day, especially for hard plant materials like seeds, roots, and tough mushrooms.

Glass French coffee presses are great, but break easily! I prefer stainless steel.

French Coffee Press: A French coffee press is convenient and mess-free. Level up with a stainless steel French coffee press that allows for additional warm steep time and lasting durability.

I go for the large airpots, that way I have tea for up to two days!

Airpot: Ideal for those on the go, keeping your tea warm throughout the day. Just place your herbs in a reusable cloth tea bag, put it inside, and fill it with boiling water.

Mason jars: Mason jars also work! A great option for making sun tea: a long sun-infused tea made in the summer months when temperatures peak.

Other Tools:

• Ritual Measuring Spoons: Personalize your experience and enhance your connection.

• Hand-held Frother: Perfect for incorporating collagen, herbal powders, or fats like coconut butter.

• A Go-To Favorite Mug: Reserve a special mug that excites you!

Embrace the process of tea-making and the transformative benefits it brings!

With herbal cheer, your clinical herbalist, Ash