How to Make Herbal Teas

Herbal tea is the backbone of herbal medicine.  It is often one of the easiest ways to get herbs into your daily life, just by having a nice cup of delicious whatever in hot water as part of your routine.

Mullein, borage, and holy basil are all wonderful herbs with water-soluble properties that make delicious medicinal teas

However, not all herbal teas are prepared using the same method.  In herbal medicine making we talk about infusions and decoctions; this article explains the difference, when to use each method, and provides a simple how-to.  As always, I welcome your comments.

When Tea is the Right Choice

Solubility Tea is appropriate for herbs with water-soluble constituents.  That means the medicine in the herbs comes out in water, as opposed to alcohol.  All plants contain both alcohol- and water-soluble constituents; it’s just a matter of how the medicine you’re trying to use is…