Dried Herb Tea Infusion

Words + Photography by: Paulette Phlipot

Nettle, Peppermint, Lavender

2 parts dried nettle leaf

1 part dried peppermint leaf peppermint

1/4 part dried culinary lavender flowers

Mix up the dried herbs and store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight. Place 1 teaspoon of this herbal mixture into a reusable tea bag or strainer, and place into a tea cup. Pour just-boiled water over mixture. Cover and steep for 10-15* or until desired flavor. Remove the tea bag or strainer and enjoy!

*Note: Some herbs such as peppermint and nettle become more bitter the longer they are steeped. So it’s better to start with a shorter steep time.

Recipe originally published in Sun Valley Magazine.