Herbal Teas Recipe

Name: Albaraka Mediterranean Market and Grills Herbal Teas Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp dried chamomile flowers; 8 oz water; 1 tsp honey (optional); 0.5 slice lemon (optional); 10 leaves fresh peppermint or spearmint leaves; 8 oz water; 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional); 0.5 slice lemon (optional); 1 tbs fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 8 oz water; 1 tsp lemon juice (optional); 1 tsp honey (optional)

Inspired by Albaraka Mediterranean Market and Grill

Time15m

Serves1

Herbal teas like chamomile, mint, or ginger are soothing, caffeine-free, and great for digestion.

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Ingredients

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Chamomile Tea

2 tsp dried chamomile flowers

8 oz water

1 tsp honey (optional)

1/2 slice lemon (optional)

Mint Tea

10 leaves fresh peppermint or spearmint leaves

8 oz water

1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)

1/2 slice lemon (optional)

Ginger Tea

1 tbs fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

8 oz water

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

1 tsp honey (optional)

Method

Chamomile Tea

Boil water

Bring 8 oz (about 240 ml) of fresh water to a gentle boil in a kettle or saucepan.

Steep chamomile

Place 2 tsp dried chamomile flowers in a teapot or infuser. Pour the hot water over the flowers.

Cover and steep

Cover and let steep for 5 to 7 minutes for a mild to medium strength; steep up to 10 minutes if you prefer stronger flavor.

Strain and serve

Strain the flowers and pour the tea into a cup. Sweeten with 1 tsp honey and add half a slice of lemon if desired. Stir and serve warm.

Mint Tea

Rinse leaves

Rinse 10 fresh mint leaves under cool running water to remove any dirt.

Bruise leaves

Lightly bruise the leaves with your fingers or the back of a spoon to release essential oils.

Boil water and steep

Bring 8 oz (about 240 ml) of water to a boil. Place the bruised leaves in a cup or teapot and pour the hot water over them. Cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes depending on desired strength.

Strain and finish

Remove the leaves or strain the tea into a cup. Sweeten with 1 tsp honey or sugar and add half a lemon slice if desired. Serve warm or allow to cool and serve over ice for iced mint tea.

Ginger Tea

Prepare ginger

Peel and thinly slice about 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece). Thinner slices release more flavor quickly.

Simmer

Bring 8 oz (about 240 ml) of water to a boil. Add the sliced ginger, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes for a pronounced, warming flavor. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes for a milder taste.

Strain and season

Strain the ginger slices and pour the tea into a cup. Stir in 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp lemon juice if desired. Adjust sweetener and lemon to taste and serve warm.