Herbal Tea For Fall

Today I wanted to share with you a simple and delicious herbal tea to try this Fall, or anytime. This is an easy-to-brew Echinacea and Rosemary Tea.

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The Herbs

Why did I choose these two herbs for a Fall/Winter tea? You can probably guess, but let me tell you.

Echinacea

Echinacea is also known as Cone Flower when you buy it at the garden center. The leaves and flowers make a tasty, grassy tea. If you grow echinacea in your garden, harvest a few flowers and several leaves to use for this tea!

Benefits - Echinacea is known for its ability to support our immune system, helping us fight off cold and flu viruses. It also helps alleviate cold/flu and allergy symptoms such as congestion and sore throat. Echinacea has antioxidant properties that help slow aging, and it is anti-inflammatory, which helps to relieve aches and pains. If that isn't good enough, it also helps boost our mood!

Echinacea purpurea

Rosemary

You likely think of Rosemary as a culinary herb, end stop. And while a little goes a long way, Rosemary actually tastes great as a tea.

Benefits - Rosemary has a lot in common with Echinacea. It contains antioxidants and vitamins, which support the immune system. Additionally, it is anti-inflammatory, easing pain and improving digestion. Rosemary is also said to reduce stress and anxiety.

Note: I always add a disclaimer to all of my herbal content (you can find it down below), but this is a good example of why. You probably consider rosemary a harmless herb because we cook with it all the time. However, if you were to get so excited about the benefits I listed and decided to drink nothing but rosemary tea, or maybe decide to take rosemary supplements, you might soon regret it. Excessive consumption of rosemary can cause nausea, vomiting, uterine contractions, and even seizures. Everything in moderation!!!!

Salvia rosmarinus

How to Make the Tea

If you read any of my cooking blogs, you likely know I'm not a big fan of measuring anything. The same is true when I make an herbal tea for myself. This is just a suggestion. You can alter it to suit your taste.

In a compostable or reusable tea bag, a tea strainer, or a single-serving French press, combine the following:

• 1 rounded teaspoon (the tea drinker's spoon, not the measuring spoon) of dried Echinacea leaf and/or flower

• 1/2 teaspoon of dried Rosemary, or a small sprig of fresh

• 1 cup boiling water

Allow the mixture to steep for about 5 minutes and then remove the herbs and enjoy. This tea is also good iced.

If you don't have these herbs growing in your garden, you can find Echinacea tea in your grocery store or local herb store. You can find fresh Rosemary in the produce section and dried Rosemary in the spice section.

As the weather gets cooler, make yourself a nice cup of herbal tea, sit back, and relax. Make self-care a priority.

Disclaimer

The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please be sure to research herbs and consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing. The information provided should not be considered healthy advice. You are responsible for consulting a medical professional before implementing a new herb or herbal remedy. Allergic reactions and interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medications can occur and can be serious.

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