Chamomile is known for its relaxing properties. You can also consider adding lavender or rosemary to your blend, as they also have calming effects. You can use fresh chamomile leaves instead. Just chop them up beforehand to increase their surface area.
Peppermint, ginger, calendula, and catnip are great options for your tea blend if you are seeking relief from indigestion or gas. You can also create a mint tea with fresh leaves plucked directly from the stem. Just keep in mind that you will need a larger quantity of mint when using fresh leaves rather than dried ones. You will need roughly 3 to 4 cups (600 to 700 grams) of fresh mint leaves to make 1 US quart (0. 95 L) of tea. You can use freshly grated or dried ginger in your tea.
Consider adding red clover, yarrow, or thyme to your blend for their throat-soothing properties.
Use an electric kettle if you do not have a stove or heat source handy. Keep in mind that you can also cold-brew herbal tea by placing the herbs in water and allowing them to infuse overnight in the refrigerator.
Place a lid over the teacup or pot so that it will retain the heat as you continue preparing the tea. Pre-warming your cups will also help your tea stay warmer for longer.
You can also purchase a small reusable metal tea ball to hold your loose-leaf tea while it steeps. It can be easily removed and emptied into the trash so that you don’t need to strain the tea as you pour the pot into your cup.
For a stronger flavored tea, allow the tea to steep longer and add additional tea leaves.
Check your teapot to see whether it has a mesh strainer built into the spout. Some teapots have this feature and, if yours does, you won’t need to pour the tea through a strainer into your cup.
Consider sweetening your tea with local honey.
