Winter Herb Tea Mix Recipe

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This caffeine-free option is a sweet-spicy blend of mint, sage, rosemary, thyme and honey that melts away winter blahs. —Sue Gronholz (Field Editor), Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Winter Herb Tea Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons dried mint
1 tablespoon dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon dried thyme
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each serving):
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon honey
1 lemon wedge

Directions

In a small airtight container, combine the herbs. Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
To prepare tea: Place 1-1/2 teaspoons tea mix in a glass measuring cup. With the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush mixture until aromas are released. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain tea into a mug, discarding herbs. Stir in honey; serve with lemon. Yield: 18 servings (9 tablespoons tea mix).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup hot tea equals 27 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Winter Herb Tea Mix in Taste of Home December/January 2012, p80