Teas can be made with fresh leaves, but to better take advantage of what the garden offers us the best is really to dry the leaves to be able to enjoy and drink tea during autumn and winter. To do this cut up the branches with scissors, take out any insects or damaged leaves, make small bunches and tie with sisal rope. Then just hang in a dry dark place. The leaves are dry when they are crisp and crumble easily. Then you just need to cut the leaves and store them in glass jars (or in vacuum plastic bags if you want it to last even longer).
Tea for better digestion – Verbena, Anise, Mint and Malva
A purifying and diuretic tea – Dandelion, Dill, tarragon, chamomile
A tea to stimulate the appetite – Basil, Marjoram
For colds and flu – Bergamot
A soothing tea – Lemon Balm, Purslane
For really bad tummy issues – Oregano, Thyme
For anaemia and exhaustion – Saffron
A great tea to soothe children – Fennel tea
And a great bath for those who have trouble relaxing – Lavender and Valerian (but beware some people have fallen asleep on the tub!)
