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Mint Teas
Teas made from various mints, using either dried or fresh leaves, are favourites. It is believed they can heal bee stings, bruises (of the heart and body), drive away headaches, strengthen weak stomaches, etc.
Relaxing tea: 1 tsp tea leaves, spring of any mint, 2 rose geranium leaves, 4 leaves lemon verbena, 1 rosemary tip, 1 sprig lemon thyme. Place in a teapot. Add 4 cups boliling water, steep 7-10 mins. Sweeten with honey, serve with lemon. Excellent hot or cold.
Mint tea: tea from leaves of different mints may be used alone or with other herbs. Good as a pick-me-up, helps with digestion, liver upset and is a good coffee substitute.
Orange Mint tea: to 3 cups orange mint leaves, add grated rind of 1 orange or 1 lemon, 3 tbsp tea leaves, 1 tsp ground cloves and 1 cup marigold petals. Store in airtight container. T0 serve, use same amounts as regular tea.
- From the Pioneer Kitchens, Southern Alberta Pioneers, Cantex Books, 1990
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