Herbal Teas – The Tradition of Blending Herbs

Herbal teas are blends of several different herbs, a tradition that has existed in many cultures where different plants have been combined both for taste and as part of everyday herbal knowledge.

The tradition of blending herbs

Blending several herbs instead of using a single one is an ancient practice in European folk medicine, where recipe book after recipe book collected combinations passed down through generations.

Examples of herbs often included in traditional blends

• Dandelion root, yarrow flowers, rosehip, marigold
• Anise, caraway, fennel, peppermint
• Birch leaves, horsetail, cornflower
• Linden flower, elderflower, coltsfoot leaves, chamomile, thyme
• Red clover flower, nettle leaves, hibiscus flower

Preparation

Most herbal teas are brewed in the same way as regular tea: 1-2 teaspoons of herbal blend per cup of freshly boiled water, steep for 5-10 minutes depending on the coarseness of the herbs. Our pH teas are an example of ready-made herbal blends of this type.