A Tea Garden

Surprisingly your garden isn't just for growing fruits and vegetables. You can also find teas there as well. Various herbs can be boiled and made into lovely brews that are just as fragrant and flavorful as the store bought ones. Another plus is that you can create variations that tea companies can't make. You can come up with new flavors to enjoy any time of day.

What herbs make a good tea?Start with mint, chamomile and lavender.these have as bases for a few centuries. You can add rose hips for a touch of sweetness or hibiscus if you have that growing in your back yard. Herbs such as rosemary thyme and dill can be made into strong brews even though they;re primarily used for cooking. You can also use flowers such as a dried violets lavender and nasturtiums. Be careful with what you pick and please do research on your intended leaves.Some plant leaves such as the tomato and potato are very poisonous and don't lend themselves to brewing.

Once you gather up your herbs it's time to dry them. Hang them outside or anywhere cool and moisture free. You want them to be bone dry when you have to store them. Tie the herbs in little bundles and hang in an airy place like a back porch or breezeway.(you can also try your house too during these warm days). Once dried, then crumble the different combos into small plastic storage containers and with regular tea, store in a cool dry place.

There's nothing like creating your own custom blends of teas. You can come up with a variety or stick with a flavor that you really enjoy. Nothing beats a cup of garden picked fresh brewed tea .it's special because you had a hand in making it .