Creating a Tea Garden: Part 5 Roots and Fruits

What is the benefit of drinking tea from root plants?

Tea made from root plants comes with plenty of health perks, like supporting liver function, helping with digestion, acting as a natural diuretic, and possibly lowering blood sugar levels. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, these teas boost overall wellness and help cleanse the body. Plus, they’re caffeine-free and suitable for all ages, making them a safe and enjoyable choice for everyday sipping.

Chicory

Botanical name- cichorium intybus

Health benefits: may help you feel full and help you cut down on caffeine

• 2 tsp chicory root ground
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 c hot water

1. Pour hot water over the chicory root and cinnamon stick 2. steep for 3-5 minutes. 3. Remove the tea and cinnamon stick and place the brewed tea into a blender with the coconut oil and blend on high for 15-30 seconds.

Dandelion root

Botanical name- taraxacum officinale

Health benefits: may aid digestive system and evidence it is anecdotal

• 8 oz of boiling water
• 2 tablespoons of dried Dandelion Root.

1. Let it steep for at least 3 minutes
2. Restrain the mixture in a cup.
3. Add honey as per your taste.

Dandelion flower as a bonus

• 10 Dandelion heads (flower) and discard the leaves attached to it. If you are using packed Dandelion flower, add 2 tablespoons
• 1 cup of boiling water

1. Let it steep for 20 minutes.
2. Restrain the mixture.
3. Add 2 tablespoon of honey and stir well.

Ginger

Botanical name- zingiber officinale

Health benefits: may relief motion sickness and help with morning sickness

• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (about 2 inches)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime), optional

1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste

1. Prepare the fresh ginger by peeling it and slicing it thinly to maximize the surface area. This will help you make a very flavorful ginger tea.
2. In a 1 1/4-quart pot, add the water and ginger, and bring to a boil for at least 10 minutes. For a stronger and tangier tea, allow to boil for 20 minutes or more, and use more slices of ginger.
3. Remove it from the heat, strain, and add the lime juice and honey to taste.

Licorice

Botanical name- licorice glycyyhiza glaba

Health benefits: may be an effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

• 5 cups water
• 1 oz dried licorice root, roughly chopped if using fresh
• honey, to taste

1. Boil your water, then add your licorice root.
2. Continue boiling for 10 minutes, then pour the tea into your teapot.
3. Adjust your tea with honey to taste.

Valerian

Botanical name- valerian offinalis

Health benefits: may help with insomnia and headaches

• 9 oz/266 ml hot water (90 C/194 F)
• 1 heaping teaspoon of loose dried valerian root

1. kettle or pot to heat the water
2. strainer or filter to separate the valerian from the tea

Tea from Fruit

Blueberry

Botanical name- vaccinium corymbosum

Health benefits: may protect against cancer, increase bone density

• 1 cup of boiling water
• A handful of blueberries
• A Pinch of dry lavender flowers
• 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of Earl Grey tea

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Wash blueberries, put them into a bowl and gently squeeze them with a masher.
3. Put blueberries, lavender and black tea in a teapot or a mug and add 1 cup of boiling water.
4. Steep for 5-10 minutes.
5. Strain, add honey and serve.

Lemon citrus or orange

Health benefits: May offer anti-ageing properties and regulate high blood sugar

Boil 1 cup water: Boil a pot of water on the stovetop or in an electric tea kettle. · Stir in the fresh lemon and honey:

• 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
• 8 oz plain water
• cinnamon sticks or cinnamon powder (optional)
• honey or sweetener of choice

1. Peel an orange or lemon and cut the peel into small pieces.
2. Leave them to dry, preferably in a cool, dry place. Speed up the process if needed by roasting the peels in the oven until slightly crisp.
3. Boil water and just when it starts boiling, add a teaspoon of dry orange peel.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes, add a stick of cinnamon or sprinkle some cinnamon powder (both optional), then filter.
5. Let it cool slightly and add a teaspoon of honey.

Rose hips

Botanical name- rosa rugosa

Health benefits: may help with weight loss and boost immune system

• ¼ cup of fresh rose hips or 1 heaping tablespoon of dried
• 8 oz boiling water

1. Let the tea steep for 15 minutes covered, and then strain out the pulp.

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