"A
medicinal
herbal tea is a
hot water
extract of an
herb".
Medicinal
herbal teas are
often referred
to as herbal
infusions;
They are
usually made
much stronger
than common
beverage
teas.
To make your
own, place
enough fresh
or dried herb
in a tea cup
(or, tea
brewing pot)
to fill it
1/4 full. Add
enough
boiling water
to the herb
to fill the
cup (or, tea
brewing pot)
completely.
Cover the cup
(or, tea
brewing pot)
and allow the
herb to steep
in the hot
water for
about 5 to 7
minutes
before
drinking.
When using a
tea brewing
pot you can
strain the
tea by
pouring it
thru a tea
strainer held
above the
cup, or you
can use a
large tea
ball to hold
the herb
while in the
pot, if
desired.
Also, a small
tea ball can
be used to
hold the herb
while brewing
in a cup. Tea
made from
thick roots,
nuts and
stems should
be simmered
(rather than
steeped) for
about 30
minutes and
are often
referred to
as
decoctions.
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