How To Grow, Care And Harvest Your Tea - Part II
In continuation of my earlier note on the subject, I like to add further varieties of Tea -
1) LEMON BALM - People have valued Lemon Balm for its calming properties for centuries. It
can also help relieve headaches and lower blood pressure.
Lemon Balm can be grown from a root clump and is best transferred from early spring to early summer. Start seedlings safely indoors late in the winter and set them out in the spring. While Lemon Balm grows easily in most places, it tends to spread. It grows best in rich, well- drained soil and full sun. Its leaves are best when harvested just as flowers are beginning to bloom. For tea, steep a few fresh leaves in boiling water for two to five minutes.
2) ECHINACEA - It has Antiviral and Antibacterial properties, which makes it great for helping to combat clods and sore throats. The whole Echinacea plant, from its purple cone flowers to its roots,
can be used in the tinctures and teas. Start with a plant from nursery or sow seeds indoors in late winter. Echinacea will not bloom reliably until is second year, but is hardy and can withstand cold
winters. It prefers full sun in cold climates and partial shade in areas with hot summers. It grows best in rich soil with a neutral pH.
Roots can be washed, cut into small pieces and dried.Stems should be cut above the set of leaves and hung upside down to dry.To brew Echinacea tea, steep one tablespoon of dried root or dried stems and flowers in one cup of boiling water for three minutes.
3) HIBISCUS - This tea has a very tangy flavor and a rich red color. Studies show that it can measurably lower blood pressure. It is frequently used for stomach upset, cramps, faver and sore throat. It is rich in Vitamin C, can help to boost body's immune system. Most Hibiscus plants are grown from potted nursery plants. Regardless of the species, all Hibiscus plants grow best in full sun. They need fertile, well-drained soil that stays moist, but not soggy. One need to amend the soil with a bit of compost to improve drainage.
Rest in next post.
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1) LEMON BALM - People have valued Lemon Balm for its calming properties for centuries. It
can also help relieve headaches and lower blood pressure.
Lemon Balm can be grown from a root clump and is best transferred from early spring to early summer. Start seedlings safely indoors late in the winter and set them out in the spring. While Lemon Balm grows easily in most places, it tends to spread. It grows best in rich, well- drained soil and full sun. Its leaves are best when harvested just as flowers are beginning to bloom. For tea, steep a few fresh leaves in boiling water for two to five minutes.
2) ECHINACEA - It has Antiviral and Antibacterial properties, which makes it great for helping to combat clods and sore throats. The whole Echinacea plant, from its purple cone flowers to its roots,
can be used in the tinctures and teas. Start with a plant from nursery or sow seeds indoors in late winter. Echinacea will not bloom reliably until is second year, but is hardy and can withstand cold
winters. It prefers full sun in cold climates and partial shade in areas with hot summers. It grows best in rich soil with a neutral pH.
Roots can be washed, cut into small pieces and dried.Stems should be cut above the set of leaves and hung upside down to dry.To brew Echinacea tea, steep one tablespoon of dried root or dried stems and flowers in one cup of boiling water for three minutes.
3) HIBISCUS - This tea has a very tangy flavor and a rich red color. Studies show that it can measurably lower blood pressure. It is frequently used for stomach upset, cramps, faver and sore throat. It is rich in Vitamin C, can help to boost body's immune system. Most Hibiscus plants are grown from potted nursery plants. Regardless of the species, all Hibiscus plants grow best in full sun. They need fertile, well-drained soil that stays moist, but not soggy. One need to amend the soil with a bit of compost to improve drainage.
Rest in next post.
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