green tea – The Herbology Faerie

Dandelion Boost Tea

Dandelion root is a botanical friend that somehow manages to ground and uplift at the same time. Perhaps it is the fact that helping to replenish and nourish the body through its herbal actions allows for a lighter, energized constitution. How can a plant that has such sunny, nectar-filled blossoms not have the very best of roots?

A tea blend anchored by dandelion root can offer the best sort of boost to the body and spirit. While dandelion provides a steady base of stabilization with its nutritive and detoxifying qualities, it can serve as a recipe component that lays the groundwork for adaptogens and nervines to do their work optimally.

Layer on top botanical ingredients that work in conjunction with that solid foundation. Ashwagandha lends additional balancing and nourishment through its adaptogenic properties, while chamomile eases and soothes. Orange refreshes and uplifts, and offers a healthy dose of vitamin C. So does your choice of either green tea or green rooibos, which you can select based on your relationship with caffeine.

Sip this tea hot or cold! It could serve as a wonderful springtime morning beverage, or a late afternoon pick-me-up. Bring some in a thermos to sip as you take a spring hike and enjoy the dandelions!

Materials

1 tsp dandelion root, dried

1 tsp chamomile

1 orange slice, dried or fresh (break into pieces if dried)

½ tsp ashwagandha

½ tsp cinnamon pieces

½ tsp green tea or green rooibos

Method

To make a single cup of tea, add 1 tablespoon to a tea strainer, eco-friendly tea bag, or French press. Pour 1 to 11/2 cups hot water over the tea and steep for about 5 minutes. Add sweetener of choice to taste, if desired.

Notes

• To cold-brew this tea, add the ingredients (1 tablespoon of tea blend per 8 ounces of water) to a glass jar or French press, steep overnight in the refrigerator, strain, and serve.

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I first shared this recipe in the Botanical Anthology’s All About Dandelion booklet! (I’m in there but I do not get any kind of affiliate kickbacks if you grab yourself a copy, full disclosure. I’m just sharing the plant love!)

Springtime Jasmine Pearls Tea Blend

One of my most favorite forms of tea is jasmine pearls! Green tea leaves scented with delicate, luscious jasmine are rolled into little “pearls,” of which you can use 3 or 4 to a cuppa. Not only do I adore the mild floral flavor and relaxing sensation of enjoying this fancy-feeling form of tea, but it is also so lovely acting as the base of springtime tea blends!

Jasmine pearl tea tastes as delightful cold brewed or iced as it does hot. The pearls are convenient for preparing in a pitcher or mason jar, as they are quite easy to avoid when sipping (or you can scoop them out with a spoon). As for a traditional hot brew, green tea needs slightly special treatment! It needs a lighter steep so as not to turn too bitter. However, I’ve found jasmine pearls to be a little more forgiving than other types of loose leaf green tea in this regard.

It is true that green tea contains caffeine like its other Camellia sinensis counterparts, but less so, which lends well to the calming attributes it is found to possess. The tea plant in general is thought to aid in steadying and balancing the constitution, green tea especially. Jasmine’s presence adds further peace, calming, and uplifting.

This particular jasmine pearl tea blend includes catnip, chamomile, rose, and rosemary. The combination of light, flowery tea with nervine herbs that bolster the mind and soothe the spirit is the ultimate springtime self-care sigh of contentment!

Here is the full recipe!

For one cup of tea:

3 jasmine pearls

½ tsp catnip

½ tsp chamomile

½ tsp rose petals

¼ tsp rosemary

As this contains green tea, be sure to use a slightly lower water temperature (don’t quite bring the water to boiling) and a shorter brew time, about 3-4 minutes.

For educational purposes only. Not intended for medical advice. Always consult your physician.

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