the relaxation + immunity tea

two seasonal teas we return to

Every year, at the same time these are teas we return to.  Perhaps it's the way the wind moves through the leaves as though it provides a courtesy check before leaving. Maybe it’s the school buses that begin to illuminate the dark misty roads with the  sunrise. Or perhaps it was the first evening walking to the mail box and as natural as high and low tide I reached for an extra layer. But honestly when I reach for the bay leaf and begin to cut the orange, I feel closest to home.  Watching our family  prepare many medicinal teas and infusions is like breathing.  But it’s this time of year where it seems every medicine woman and man , every healer living or loving from the other side  in our family returns to comfort and heal one sip , one hug and one tea at a time.

May these teas provide you with the comfort they bring to our family.

The Immunity Tea 

Les Ingredients | The Ingredients

1 Orange : Immune support, Reduced Inflammation, and Improved Heart Health 

2 Bay Leaves: Antimicrobial ( Anti-Bacterial) ,Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory effects 

Cane Sugar to Taste: Energy 

1 Purple Onion: Immune Support, High Antioxidant, Gut Health

Milk to Comfort

The Steps| Les Étapes

 This is simple. First peel the orange. We will use the rinds of the orange for the tea. The flesh of the orange will prove to be a surprising sweet treat after savory lunch. Collect the rinds and flesh in separate containers.  Then take the purple onion and cut it into slices in no particular way. You will only need a few pieces.  We normally store the rinds and onions together and always find our way back to this bowl for each tea.

Next:

Take 2 or 3 rinds and snap  them in half, take a few slices of onions whole or snap them into halves. Find the best comforting mug and place all those ingredients inside.  Followed by adding cane sugar to taste or habit, a few tea spoons should get you moving. And lastly the superhero bay leaf. Add 1 or 2 leaves in the mug. We always said that bay provides a slight earthy-chocolateness!

 The warm water in a  kettle until it sings. Once the water is hot, pour into the mug and allow it to steep for 2 or 3 minutes. Strip slowly to mix all ingredients. Lastly add 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk for creamy comfort.

C’est tout pour L’instant! Profitez !

The Relaxation Tea

Those that suffer anxiety and stress induce conditions, this tea is for you. 

Les Ingredients| The Ingredients

Peppermint to Taste: Gut  Support, Respiratory Health, Relive Headaches and Sinus

Lemon Balm to Taste: Reduces Stress, Sleeping Aid, Eases Anxiety.

Les Étapes| The Steps

Take 1 Tablespoon of Peppermint and ½ Tablespoon Lemon into a french press , tea bag, or strainer.  Allow this to steep in hot water for 3 to 5 Minutes.  Add honey or cane sugar to energy and sweetness plus a table spoon of milk for comfort and Enjoy!