“One tall shaken iced Tazo tea please. Green. Sweetened”. This is what I ordered at Starbucks everyday before work.. And even though it’s one of the cheapest drink in the coffee shop ($1.50 plus tax), money can really add up over time.
Since I’m a budding herbalist, I decided to save money and create an alternative. Thus came along the sage peppermint refresher, an experiment gone so right. These two herbs compliment each other aesthetically and holistically. Sage is full of antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid, great for reducing inflammation in the mouth and throat. It also helps promote healthy hair sheen and reduces sweating. Peppermint is full of nutrients such as calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin E. It aids in digestion, poor appetite and headaches.
What You Need
Start to finish: 25-45 minutes
Servings: 4
- Pot
- 2 bottles
- Strainer
- ¼ cup loose sage
- ⅓ cup loose peppermint
- agave syrup (substitutes: real maple syrup or honey)
- 4 cups water infused with lemon
Steps
- Pour the water and loose teas in the pot and heat the mixture until it boils.
- After boiling, let it cool just enough for the mixture to transfer to one of the bottles.
- Once transferred, let the herbal water sit for 15 – 30 minutes, depending on how potent you want it.
- Squeeze agave syrup in the second bottle until satisfied.
- Strain and pour herbal mixture in the second bottle.
- Refrigerate.
