| 1 | How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
• Posted by: habman on Wed, Jun 20, 07 at 14:22
• 30 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Mar 11, 12 at 10:36
First time growing chamomile. Right now they are about 5 inches tall and starting to flower. How do I harvest chamomile for tea? Do I just cut the entire flower and let it dry? Do I use only the petals? Or do I also use the green leav |
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| 2 | Best mint for tea?
• Posted by: gardener972 on Sun, May 17, 09 at 13:00
• 27 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Jun 7, 12 at 19:31
What mint do you think makes the best tea? Follow-Up Postings: RE: Best mint for tea? Posted by: ksrogers EasternMass Z6 ( My Page ) on Sun, May 17, 09 at 13:15 Return to the Herbs Forum | Post a Follow-Up |
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| 3 | Using fresh herbs for tea
• Posted by: melikeeatplants 9 %28norcal%29 on Sat, Dec 10, 11 at 20:22
• 15 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Jan 2, 12 at 19:47
Does anyone cut these herbs fresh and steep them for tea? Are any of them better dried? I have growing: Yarrow Bee Balm Mint Oregano Marjoram Lemon Balm Lemon Verbana Lavender Dwarf Leaf Curry Cilantro Parsley Rosemar |
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| 4 | Home-grown tea
• Posted by: daisyduckworth on Thu, Apr 9, 09 at 9:03
• 10 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Jun 26, 11 at 16:21
I've been given a long-yearned for tea plant (Camellia sinsensis). It's early days yet, but I'd love to actually use it as I'm a great tea fan (even though I'm not supposed to use it for medicinal reasons! I limit myself to two cups a day, and I t |
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| 5 | Five favorite tea herbs, cooking herbs and potpourri herbs
• Posted by: lavender_lass on Tue, Feb 23, 10 at 11:35
• 14 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Mar 21, 10 at 0:56
I know I've asked some of this before, but I'm getting ready to put in an herb border. It's going to be along the edge of my fairly shallow back yard, overlooking the horse pasture. There's a drop off there, so I'm putting up a two or three rail |
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| 6 | Favorite herbs for tea
• Posted by: lavender_lass on Thu, Sep 3, 09 at 16:29
• 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 13:47
I'd like to know your top 10 favorite herbs for teas. I am planning an herb garden, with limited space, but would like a nice selection. Can you also let me know which ones are okay for children? I don't have kids, but my nieces and nephews |
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| 7 | Does anyone make Tinctures/Teas
• Posted by: flowersareforme on Fri, Sep 25, 09 at 9:54
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Oct 6, 09 at 9:31
Hi,I am just start getting into making Tinctures,Tea's Is there a post or forum for making these on GW? Does anyone make Tinctures? Is there recipes online I have been searching and it says same each time 4 oz herbs with vocka etc...I dont hav |
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| 8 | Coffee and Tea Plant leaves Fell Off, Nothing But Stem
• Posted by: scarletdaisies on Thu, May 13, 10 at 10:45
• 9 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, May 14, 10 at 8:48
I posted this topic a few months ago and I'm trying again to see if anyone knows why and how to fix them. I have a few coffee plants and bought one tea plant, both lost their leaves probably due to cold, but now it's warmer, but no leaves on eith |
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| 9 | Understanding Camellia sinensis (green tea)
• Posted by: semaje on Tue, Dec 15, 09 at 15:38
• 8 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Dec 18, 09 at 21:31
Can someone explain the basics of this plant to me? Such as propagation and anything else worth knowing. But what I'm mainly here to ask is.... I've read online that you can make black tea, green tea, oolong tea, and white tea all from this plant. |
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| 10 | When is the best time to dry raspberry leaves for tea?
• Posted by: maricybele on Sun, Jun 29, 08 at 2:41
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Aug 26, 11 at 15:00
When is the best time to pick and dry raspberry leaves for tea? thanks Follow-Up Postings: RE: When is the best time to dry raspberry leaves for tea? Posted by: fatamorgana Zone 5/ Return to the Herbs Forum | |
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| 11 | Herbal Tea
• Posted by: leonardocorn_8 8 on Sat, Dec 29, 12 at 2:25
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Jan 3, 13 at 8:24
I'm thinking of growing an herbal tea garden this spring. Does anyone have any suggestions of good plants to grow for herbal tea? I grew chamomile last year and somewhat failed, but still enjoyed the little that I did get to have. I wish to contin |
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| 12 | Herb/tea leaf identification...
• Posted by: diannelmt on Thu, Jun 3, 10 at 11:24
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Jun 11, 10 at 8:11
I have a plant in my garden. It creeps, spreading along the ground, but it grows upright as well. It looks like a type of mint, with more rounded leaves, but does not have a minty smell? The gardener that used to maintain my property told me |
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| 13 | What are you growing for tea?
• Posted by: workingthesoil on Sat, Oct 31, 09 at 20:05
• 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 19:22
Currently I have in my Florida tea garden: Tarragon Lemon Grass Hibiscus Moujean Tea or Bahama Berry (Black?) Peppermint Chocolate Mint Spearmint Papaya Leaf Passion Flower Leaf Ginger Eau-de-Cologne Mint Apple Mint Pin |
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| 14 | Best roses for tea hips?
• Posted by: BeesNeeds 6 on Wed, Jan 23, 13 at 15:15
• 7 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 6:57
I want to put in some roses for their hips, but I'm at a loss as to what to plant. I've read some things that speak generally, like rugosa or apothecary are good... But very little information about specific roses, by name. So, what are |
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| 15 | Recreating Aveda comforting tea
• Posted by: boyle014 on Sat, Jan 31, 09 at 7:40
• 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Thu, Aug 4, 11 at 11:48
Has anyone successfully matched the flavors of Aveda comforting tea? I know the ingredients are licorice root, peppermint, sweet fennel (ground), and basil, in that order, but I don't have a guess on the proportions... I really like this tea, |
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| 16 | Chocolate Mint Tea
• Posted by: sandhill_farms 10 NV on Mon, Nov 22, 10 at 22:53
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, Dec 10, 10 at 13:02
I'm growing a couple of mint herbs one of which is Chocolate. I would like to try making a cup of tea to see how it tastes but having never grown herbs or made a tea from them I don't know how to go about it. I was hoping someone would give me som |
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| 17 | Starting a herbal tea garden in Seattle
• Posted by: kirklander none on Sat, Apr 2, 11 at 23:00
• 6 follow-ups, last one posted on Mon, Apr 4, 11 at 19:38
I have researched the use of herbal teas for headaches, stress and depression and come up with the following list of herbs. I have sourced these and I am waiting to get past the last frost here in Seattle (Zone 8). I am looking for any additiona |
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| 18 | Tea?
• Posted by: carolinam on Sat, Jan 9, 10 at 15:42
• 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Tue, Jan 26, 10 at 16:07
Hey! I'm looking for herbs that make wonderful tea. I've had mint and it was delicious! Trade? If you're looking for a certain vegetable, email me and ask because I have a lot so I didn't put all of them on my trading list. -CarolinaM F |
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| 19 | Reaction to Nettle Tea?
• Posted by: lapina on Fri, Apr 16, 10 at 15:01
• 5 follow-ups, last one posted on Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 11:24
I just had my first cup of fresh nettle tea. It was pretty good, but before I could get to the end of the cup, I felt pretty weird. Flushed, and a bit sick feeling. No stomach cramps or pain, but almost like an uncomfortable blood pressure drop. |
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| 20 | Fresh stevia in tea?
• Posted by: gardener972 on Sun, May 10, 09 at 23:36
• 4 follow-ups, last one posted on Fri, May 29, 09 at 7:26
Can a person brew a fresh stevia leaf with black tea? One leaf? Follow-Up Postings: RE: Fresh stevia in tea? Posted by: daisyduckworth Aust ( My Page ) on Mon, May 1 Return to the Herbs Forum | Post a Follow-U |
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