I love making herbal teas in the Spring. I love them hot and I love them cold, mostly because they are so easy to make and so delicious. And this one, Rosemary and Orange Herbal Tea, is my new favorite. It’s a combination of dried rosemary leaves and fresh orange zest. Super easy and super delicious. While I can get organic oranges at my grocery store, I prefer to get my organic and natural herbs from and Mountain Rose Herbs.
For those of you new to this series, Sarah Munro, the heroine in ONE DARK WISH, the second book in the Deadly Force series, is an 18th century historian who inherited a collection of colonial-era herbal and homeopathic remedies. And, in this blog space, I’ve been sharing her recipes with you all. I’m adding this recipe to this collection because rosemary is known for its ability to improve concentration and stimulate our ability to focus. And the orange zest has vitamin C which can boost the immune system. These are two things I need all year long!
Note: I am not an affiliate of Mountain Rose Herbs. I just love their website and buy most of my herbs and other special ingredients from them.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon organic dried Rosemary Leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh organic orange zest
- 1 Tablespoon (or more to taste) of honey
Directions for Rosemary and Orange Herbal Tea
- This recipe makes 1 cup of tea.
- Boil 1 cup of water in a pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, add the Rosemary Leaves and orange zest. Stir gently.
- Turn off the heat and allow the tea to steep for at least ten minutes.
- Strain the tea into a tea cup and stir in the desired amount of honey.
- Enjoy!
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!
