Did you know that Shakespeare had his own tea blend? The recipe appears in Act 4 of “The Winter’s Tale” and includes a combination of lavender, mint, savory, and marjoram. It’s a lovely tea that is perfect on a cold winter day after shoveling, sledding, or just a long walk in the cold air. Many of these dried flowers and leaves are available online (Amazon, natural food stores, etc) as well as in many local health food stores.
Shakespeare’s Winter Tea Blend
Ingredients
Directions:
Mix all of the dried leaves and flowers in a large bowl. With your hands, crumble the flowers and leaves until they are all about the same size. Use 1 teaspoon of combined tea leaves per cup. If using a pot, add one teaspoon of tea blend per person plus add one for the pot.
Pour boiling water over the tea and let steep for 3 minutes. Strain and pour into a mug or pull out the tea ball. If you like a sweeter tea, add some honey. A slice of fresh lemon adds a punch of Vitamin C as well.
Store the leftover tea blend in an airtight container. It will last for six months.
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!
