INTRODUCTION AND OUR INGREDIENTS

At its simplest, teas are .

Some of the benefits of tea include , , .

Some of the downsides to tea can be , , .

However the tea is prepared, the primary ingredient is always water.

“While we can live without , we can’t live without .” -His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The best water you can use is both the and the that you can find.

Water is called the because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid.

Ideally we want to use the and the herbs.

True or False: You can use both dried and fresh herbs for making herbal tea?

Herbal tea can be made from any part of the plant including the , , , and .

The best way to tell if an herb is still good is to use .

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FIGURING OUT DOSAGE

True or False: There is a consistent dose for all herbal remedies.

When figuring out dosage, what we really need to know is how much of the we use per cup or even daily.

Often times it’s best to measure herbs by , rather than by .

In many cases, when it comes to dosage, we start with , and then it’s through that we figure out what is best for us in a given situation.

True or False: You can drink too many cups of tea.

True or False: It’s always best to take a break from a tea if you are drinking it often.

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BEST TOOLS FOR MAKING TEA

“One of the few rules that most herbalists agree on is never to for preparing herbs.” -Rosemary Gladstar

The best strainers allow for in the water.

True or False: You can have too many tea mugs.

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HOW TO PREPARE TEA

The biggest drawback to using tea bags is that you can’t !

A quick tea infuses relatively of herbs in hot water for about minutes.

Some herbs that work well as a quick tea include: , , .

Chamomile is renowned for being both and .

Nourishing Herbal Infusions use amounts of plant materials from

plants.

Some herbs that work well as a nourishing herbal infusion include: , , .

is the most famous Nourishing Herbal Infusion.

An herbal decoction involves plant parts for a length of time.

Herbal decoctions are ideal for , , , ___________. (plant parts)

Some herbs that work well as a decoction include: , , .

True or False: You should never reheat herbal teas and decoctions.

Cold water infusions work well for plants and for plants.

Fresh herbal waters are made by infused in water for to hours.

Some herbs that work well as fresh herbal waters include: , , .

Demulcent herbs are used for signs of and .

root is best prepared as a cold infusion.

True or False: You should never reuse your herbs when making tea.

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HERBAL FORMULATION

The first step to herbal formulation is well.

True or False: Some herbs are dangerous when combined.

is the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

What are two herbs that go together well. and .

A is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Black pepper can increase the bioavailablity of nutrients by through blood vessels and specifically by digestion.

To means to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement.

is the most used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine because it is added in small amounts to many of their formulas.

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CONCLUSION

The perfect cup of tea .

“Be , listen to the and go !” -Marilee Wintz

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Where to Buy Herbs? Visit Your Local Herbal ApothecaryClick here to see a listing of US and Canadian Herb FarmersMountain Rose HerbsPacific Botanicals

Where to Buy Supplies for Making Tea? Visit Your Local Herbal Apothecary or Kitchen StoreMountain Rose Herbs

References for Herb DosageBooks:Herbal Therapy and Supplements by Kuhn and WinstonHealing with the Herbs of Life by Lesley TierraMany books by herbalist Michael MooreAlchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de la Forêt

Online:Making Sense of Herbal Measurements by Rosalee de la Forêt

References for Herbal Formulation

Books:Healing with the Heart of Herbs by Sharol TilgnerA Clinical Materia Medica: 120 Herbs in Western Use by Jeremy Ross

Online:

Catalysts in Herbal Medicine by Guido Masé Understanding Herbal Formulas by Steven Horne Synergistic Effects of Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Comprehensive Review of Methodology and Current Research

Herb Safety Resources

Books: Botanical Safety Handbook by AHPAHerbal Therapy and Supplements by Kuhn and Winston

Online:Traditional Research | Herbal Usage Guidance by David Winston