Teas Herbs
The herbs that will be used for herbal teas are generally the cut and sifted form, or the crumbled dried leaves and/or flowers.
Herbs should always be prepared 20220s1816u in nonmetallic containers. Steep the herbs in a nonmetallic container with water that has just
been brought to a boil. This is an infusion, and is used for the more delicate herbs to prevent destroying their healing agents.
A decoction is used to extract the healing agents from herbs that are roots and barks. The herbs are simmered in a nonmetallic
cooking container for about one hour. Simmer uncovered until the amount of water is reduced by one half. Those herbs that
contain important volatile oils should be simmered in a tightly covered pot.
Don't add table sugar to herbal teas. If a sweetener is needed, use pure, unmolested honey for its nutritional benefits, or use
stevia
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