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What each herb is, how to brew it and who should skip it.
Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis): A Herb Guide
Picked on high, sunny slopes and brewed in kitchens across Greece and Cyprus, mountain tea is a gentle, earthy cup with a long tradition and a small but growing body of research.
Infusion vs Decoction: How to Brew Herbal Tea
Delicate leaves and flowers like a gentle steep, while roots and bark often need a simmer. Here is how to tell which method to use, with clear times and temperatures.
Licorice Root Tea: Uses and Safety Limits
Licorice root makes a naturally sweet tea, but it is one herb where the safety limits matter more than the benefits. Here is what you need to know first.
Fresh Rosemary Tea: What Is and Isn't Known
A sprig from the garden and a cup of hot water make a fragrant, piney tea. Here is an honest look at what rosemary tea can and cannot be expected to do.
Dandelion Leaf and Root Tea: A Careful Guide
Dandelion makes an earthy, slightly bitter tea. It is traditionally used for digestion and to make you pee more, and that second effect is exactly why it needs some care.
How to Dry and Store Kitchen Herbs at Home
Drying your own mint, sage or lemon verbena is easy and keeps your tea jar full all winter. The key is getting herbs fully dry, fast, so mold never gets a chance.