Herbal Iced Tea
A refreshing, calming, and easy to make herbal tea that offers numerous benefits to your health.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon nettle
- 1 tablespoon hibiscus
- 1 tablespoon chamomile
- 1 tablespoon oat straw
- Slice of orange optional
- Honey OR maple syrup to sweeten, optional
Instructions
- Place loose leaf herbs in 2-quart jar and fill with filtered water. Secure lid.
- Place in refrigerator overnight or in sun for 6 hours.
- Strain through nut bag or cheesecloth.
- Serve over ice.
- Add any optional ingredients.
- Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Notes
- Steeping: For all of these teas, steep in hot water (around 200°F or just under boiling) before allowing to cool and refrigerating overnight.
- Note on Sweetening: For a vegan option, skip the honey and use maple syrup, agave, or your preferred plant-based sweetener.
- Always check with your doctor when introducing new herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg
