Tag Archives: tea

Nettle Tea

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, June 2, 2018 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) If you are familiar with nettles, you will know that their leaves can really give you a sore sting. But there are ways to gather and prepare them to avoid … Continue reading →

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Banana Tea for Sleeplessness

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, May 8, 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love bananas, and use them in my smoothie every morning. I’ve always wondered if there were something I could do with the peel besides adding it to my compost … Continue reading →

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Flor-Essence or Essiac medicinal tea: instructions for making

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 25, 2017 Another name for this tea is Essiac; it is also available commercially, but I buy a similar herb mix at Swan Valley Herbs in Bigfork, and make my own tea at home. The method is a … Continue reading →

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Chinese Herbal Teas: Instructions for making

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 25, 2017 These instructions are from the Aurora Benevolent Healing Center, Bernie Bayard, ND., L. Ac.,  my naturopath/acupuncturist  when I lived in Portland OR. I have not been to that office since I moved to my Montana … Continue reading →

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Homemade Yogi Tea

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, May 31, 2016 (Images from Wikimedia Commons: Cardamom, right, and Cinnamon, below) Yogi tea is centuries old custom in India, that inspired the modern Chai. But there is a big difference between the two: yogi tea is mostly … Continue reading →

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