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Herb Tea
Herb tea can be very comforting. Some people are confused between tea or tisane. There is no difference in the way they're made, a tea tends to be regarded as a refreshing drink and a tisane is commonly acknowledged as being a rememdy. Don't worry about it - call it what you like :-) It's easy to make herbal tea. Take the stems and/or leaves of the plants, bruise them, pop them into a teapot and let them brew for about 10 minutes. Strain into a cup and drink just as you would ordinary tea. I like to use one of those little coffee percolators that you can find - they've got a plunger that you use to separate the liquid from the leaves - very pretty to look at too. You use honey to sweeten it if you like and maybe float a slice of lemon on top. If you’re using dried herbs, then 1 teaspoon per cup is enough, if fresh, then 3 teaspoons per cup will be needed.
Peppermint can be used for an upset stomach or to aid digestion, thyme for headaches, chamomile to relieve toothache, sore gums and throats, anise, coriander or fennel for flatulence.
For an explanation of gardening terms that you might not understand, please check out the Growers Dictionary section.
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