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Recipe Collection: Relaxing Herbal Iced Tea

Katie July 12, 2013

Written by Katie

After a long, hot day, it’s nice to sit back and relax with a glass of iced tea. You’re ready to whip up a good old batch of sweet tea made from lots of sugar and black tea. I like black tea as much as the next person; unfortunately, the caffeine found in black tea generally won’t promote the relaxing feeling you are after.

Instead, you might want to choose an herbal blend that is soothing, refreshing, and relaxing, all at the same time. This herbal iced tea may be just what you need. But first, here are a few reasons why this tea may be the right pick when you want to take time to slow down for a while:

  • Hibiscus was used by Egyptians to calm muscle spasms associated with heart and nerve disease.
  • Peppermint not only has a wonderful taste but also promotes relaxation, relieves headaches and pain, soothes cramps, and acts as a digestive aid.
  • Chamomile has a calming effect, relieves headaches, soothes stomach pain and nausea and aid in helping with insomnia and depression.
  • Rose petals can be used to relieve headaches, insomnia, and nervous tension.
  • Orange peel reduces muscle spasms and contains bitter compounds that are anti-inflammatory, increase the production of digestive fluid, reduce muscle spasms, and increase blood circulation.

Relaxing Herbal Iced Tea

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1/4 cup dried peppermint
  • 2 tbsp. dried chamomile
  • 2 tbsp. dried rose petals
  • 2 tbsp. dried orange peels
  • 1/4- 1/2 cup raw honey

Directions:

Step 1: In a glass jar, cover all the herbs with 2 cups of boiling water.
Step 2: Allow them to steep for 10 minutes, then strain the herbs.
Step 3: While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey until it dissolves.
Step 4: Add four cups of cold water.
Step 5: Pour over ice when ready to serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1/4 cup dried peppermint
  • 2 tbsp. dried chamomile
  • 2 tbsp. dried rose petals
  • 2 tbsp. dried orange peels
  • 1/4- 1/2 cup raw honey

Instructions

  • In a glass jar, cover all the herbs with 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Allow them to steep for 10 minutes, then strain the herbs.
  • While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey until it dissolves.
  • Add four cups of cold water.
  • Pour over ice when ready to serve.

What’s your favorite herbal iced tea blend?

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Katie
Katie is a dorm “mama” to 16 amazing girls ages 5 to 18 at a home and school for the Deaf in Baja California, Mexico. She is happiest in the kitchen creating nourishing meals and home remedies or outside with at least one of her girls at her side. She grew up using herbal supplements but didn’t discover the joy of making her own until 2008. Katie is passionate about real food, herbs and simple living. You can find her blogging about all these things and more on her blog, Mexican Wildflower where she is living simply by God’s grace.MexicanWildflower
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Hi, I’m Kate.  I love medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. My goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices.

I’m the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at EarthleyI hope you’ll join me on the journey to a free and healthy life!

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