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Homemade Holiday Gift Recipe: Loose Tea Blend

December 17th, 2015

Custom tea blends are a great way to give the tea drinkers in your life a unique present. Homemade blends are infinitely adaptable, so get creative with your choices. We’ve included basic guidelines, along with some suggestions to get you started.

Ingredients

Dried teas

Dried herbs

Jar(s)

Here are a few of our favorite ideas:

For relaxation: equal parts holy basil, chamomile, lemon balm, and lavender
For an illness: equal parts peppermint, rosemary, thyme, and lemon verbena
Black tea blend: 1 cup black tea, 1 tablespoon dried orange peel, 1 tablespoon cinnamon bark
Green tea blend: 1 cup green tea, 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel, 1 tablespoon dried ginger
For the lemon lover: equal parts lemon balm, mint, and lemongrass
For a floral blend: equal parts rosehips, hibiscus flowers, and mint

Directions

Choose your tea base. Black, green, white, or oolong teas are great starting points for a caffeinated blend. If you want a more relaxing tea, an all-herb blend is the way to go.
Decide on your dried herbs. Look for these at your local farmer’s market, co-op, or health food store. You can even toast chicory or barley to give your tea some nuttiness.
Mix your herbs with tea (if using) in a jar and you’re all set!

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