Posted by Savneet Singh on Jul.30, 2010

Break your morning coffee habit with this delicious tea. It is chock full of vitamins and minerals to get you started on the right foot.
Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon (30ml) roasted, chopped chicory roots
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) raspberry leaves
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) chopped dandelion root
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) dried apples, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) German chamomile flowers
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) nettle leaves
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) alfalfa grass
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) oat straw
• 2 tablespoon(10ml) dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon(5ml) rose hips
• 1 teaspoon(5ml) cinnamon bark
• 1/2 teaspoon(2ml) crushed or powdered nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon(2ml) stevia leaves (sweet herb)

Combine all ingredients.
Pour 1 cup (230ml) of boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) of dried herb combination. Allow to steep at least 10 minutes, then strain.

Add honey if desired.

For stronger brew, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Reduce heat to barely a simmer and add 1 and half tablespoon(22ml) of dried herb combination.

Allow to steep for 20 minutes, then strain.

You can store the remaining mixture in an airtight plastic bag or a dark glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Yields:20 to 28 cups

There is another tea rich in vitamin C, which you will fall in love with. I drink this tea in whole winter to help keep colds and flu at bay. The rose hips  are extremely high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids and are quite tart and refreshing.

Vitamin C Tea

• 1 tablespoon(15ml) rose hips
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) dried raspberries or raspbery leaves
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) chopped dandelion root
• 1 tablespoon(15ml) dried strawberries or strawberry leaves
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon bark chips
• half a teaspoon ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon(2ml) stevia leaves (sweet herb)

Combine all ingredients.

Pour 1 cup (230ml) of boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) of dried herb combination. Allow to steep at least 10 minutes, then strain.

Add honey if desired.

For stronger brew, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Reduce heat to barely a simmer and add 1 and half tablespoon(22ml) of dried herb combination.

Allow to steep for 20 minutes, then strain.

You can store the remaining mixture in an airtight plastic bag or a dark glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Yields:8 to 10 cups

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