How Do You Make Tea With Dried Herbs?
Tea lovers know there is nothing more satisfying on a cold day than the scent of a perfectly brewed cup of tea wafting up to your nose. For those who prefer herbal teas, packages of mint, chamomile, hibiscus and rose hips crowd the tea cupboard. But do we always know exactly what’s in those neat little gauze bags? Do we consider just how much they cost? Making tea with dried herbs is so simple and economical, you may never buy tea in a box again. Determine if you should prepare an infusion or a decoction. An infusion is the most common type of tea drunk in America and what most of us think of when we think of tea. Made from leaves and flowers that give up their flavors easily, infusions generally take about 5 minutes to steep properly. Typically, decoctions are used medicinally and are made from woodier herbs, twigs and roots, such as a dandelion. Decoctions may take up to 20 minutes of gentle simmering for the best results. For one cup of tea, boil 1 1/2 cups of water. For an infusion
