Pour about 2–3 cups whole, raw organic milk, enough to fill pitcher about ⅔ full while still making sure liquid remains hot. Red clover is one of the most popularly used true clovers in the UK. Once established it’s capable of rapid growth and shows reasonably good persistence up to three years, although ongoing breeding work is being carried out to increase plant persistence.

This is a great afternoon tea when you start to feel sluggish or anytime you want a brain boost! Taken with regularity, over time, many herbs in this blend have shown to increase short-term memory as well as overall sharper cognitive function. This harmonious tea blend is lively, fresh and herby. calm and sleepy tea I can’t wait to try these recipes! A couple of them sound very much like two teas I have been buying frequently at a local shop in the town where I live, though over the last couple of months I’ve begun to suspect that the tea maker there may not be too savvy in tea making basics…so I thought I should just start making my own, so I know it’s quality. Ginger- increasescirculation, promotes digestion,increases the potency of other herbs, anti-inflammatory.Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot, about 8 minutes. Add all spices and continue to boil for another 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow to steep for another 1–2 minutes. Strain to remove whole herbs and spices. Pour into a tea pot or other heatproof container, and serve in cups with cream or milk and honey to taste. Alsike clover is a short term perennial that fixes nitrogen. It is a true clover, not a hybrid as the name suggests. Compared to many annual clovers it can be the slowest to flower after a spring sowing. The medium leaf varieties are very adaptable, generally they can be used for both grazing and cutting mixtures. They combine a good tolerance to cattle or sheep grazing and can contribute to cutting yields, while still being more persistent than the large leaf varieties.

Creativity can be a virtue in home herbalism, but do not use any herb in an herbal smoking blend unless you know for sure that it can be safely used in a smoking blend. The Anatomy of an Herbal Smoking Blend Herbs with a supportive role for the lungs or nervous system are good additions to an herbal smoking blend. Let’s have a cup of tea! Did you know that even the process of making tea can calm your nervous system and relax you? The ritual of preparing a cup of herbal tea starts the process of relaxation, over time your body and mind begin to release tension even before you take a sip. It is these small practices that can help keep us grounded. Self-care is always the best place to start in making a difference in the world. Herbal Tea BenefitsFlavoring herbs are a great way to finish off your smoking blend. This herb should represent around a fifth of the total blend volume. The base and the supportive herbs do most of the work; these herbs just add some more flavor to the blend.