Herbal Tea ~ Herbal Drinks

Herbs to Drink ~ Tisanes

A tisane, or tea, is simply an infusion made by adding boiling water to the leaves or flowers of herbs. In many parts of Europe, herbal teas have been an accepted part of the standard eating habits for years. Indeed, a cup of tisane taken after a rich meal is as common as coffee is [...]

Making Homemade Herb Wine ~ Part 2

Learn to Make Homemade Nettle Beer in Part 1 of this series Herbal wines are made from an infusion of the chosen herb often referred to as herb tea or tisane. The spent herbs must be strained out of the infusion. A remnant of net curtain or muslin can be made into a bag and [...]

Making Herbal Beer and Herb Wine ~Part 1

Wine and beer have been made in the home since time immemorial and as commercial wines become more and more expensive, interest in this ancient domestic art is reviving. Almost any fruit, vegetable or herb can be used for wine making and brewing beer—even the dregs of tea. A number of shops sell very adequate [...]

Making Herbal Teas

Black and Green Tea Tea runs a close second to coffee in popularity when it comes to hot drinks and although the problem is less serious, it also contains some caffeine and a good deal of tannin.  Black tea and green tea characterize the leaves used to create all varieties of tea. Black tea is [...]

Herbal Drinks

Herbal tisanes have long been drank both for pleasure and for their medicinal properties. Rather than buying expensive herbal teas from health food shops, make your own herb teas, refreshing iced herbal drinks or traditional wine cups. Wine Cups Borage or Chive flowers, or sprigs of fresh herbs such as mint – whether fresh or [...]

Garlic Uses & Dieters Green Tea

Many in today’s society use alternative and holistic medicine to promote a healthier lifestyle. Despite the availability of modern medical treatment methods, many are still opting for natural herbal healing to avoid side-effects and to get as much savings as possible from the treatment itself. In most cases, alternative natural medicine vary according to their [...]