Chamomile and Orange Tea

There are quite a few teas out here to help people sleep. Most of these involve chamomile, maybe even lavender. I know I made one last week. It it is a lovely tea, but sometimes ones needs somethings refreshing and calming. That is where this tea come in. This is a chamomile and orange tea.

This can be made as just a herbal tea or mixed with a black tea for something richer and fuller. It could also be mixed with a white tea for something light and delicate.

Ingredients

1 handful chamomile flowers

3 large slices orange zest
Milk, cream ,honey or lemon  (optional)


Instructions

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Place chamomile flowers and orange zest in the bottom of a teapot. Or you can place them in reusable tea bags or ball as needed. This would make enough for a cup or mug. Pour the hot water over the flowers, cover with the lid, and steep for 5 minutes. Serve immediately through a strainer, if using a tea pot. Add milk, cream, honey or lemon as desired.

If you want to mix it with black or white tea. Just take a bout 2oz for your favor it tea and add to the mixture listed above. This tea would make a lovely gift or just something light to sip during the day.

Herb of the Week:Orange

This week we are going to look at the fruit orange. This fruit is often used in herbalism  and everyday life. It has been used for beauty, cleaners, toners, teas and medicine.

It has also been used in sweets. It pairs well with dark chocolate and sets up wonderfully in brownies One orange provides 130 percent of your vitamin C needs for the day, 2 percent of vitamin A needs, 6 percent of calcium and 0 percent of iron. It also  contains thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, selenium and copper. Due to their high vitamin C content (over twice the daily need) oranges are associated with boosting the immune system. Oranges also contain choline, zeaxanthin, and carotenoids.


We will be used the orange in bringthen up or winter as it is a mood enhancer. We will be making aliqure witht he peel. Truffes, tea and


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