posted September 29, 2015 08:25 PM            

If not covered, the volatile oils present in these herbs which are the very things you want to consume escape with the steam and you are left with a very ineffective tea.

This rule applies to the majority of herbal teas such as peppermint, chamomile, nettle, ginger etc etc. and although many do say this on the box many people either don't read it or or disregard it's importance which they shouldn't because it is literally the most important part, besides the hot water.

Teas that are very stringent and contain a lot of tannins (such as black and green teas) are different and should usually only be steeped for 2-5 minutes to avoid a bitter taste and unpleasant feeling in the stomach.

Also if you are drinking herbal teas for healing, ensure they are organic.

If you have any questions about herbs/teas please do not hesitate to ask

posted September 30, 2015 10:14 PM            

I've noticed that some tea shops sell pretty mugs with matching lids. I guess the lid serves a greater purpose than just keeping things warm.

posted September 30, 2015 11:27 PM            

And yes those cute cups do have multi-purpose! I found the cutest one at a thrift store

Just want everyone to get the maximum benefit from their herbs and healing

posted October 03, 2015 03:50 PM            

I also learned that with herbal teas for healing, the water must be heated to a boil to purify the water, but not steeped until the temperature drops a bit so the leaves don't burn and lose their healing properties.

posted November 01, 2015 10:11 PM            

I now have peppermint tea.

posted November 01, 2015 10:13 PM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
Great hot, but better cold.

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