I have just recently brought some Chocolate Mint and Sage plants and would like to know if it is safe to use the fresh leaves with hot water to make tea.
Id love some suggestions and am asking because im a new gardener and dont know if its safe to do that.
Akso i have been given a sugarplant (Stevia) and want to know if i can add its fresh leaves to tea as well.
I will really appreciate your imput or advice and if you know of any helpfull websites id love to know.
Thanks heaps.
2007-02-24 22:25:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is easy to make what is actually called a tisane, not a tea. Tea is from camellia sinensis and is the only thing that is properly called tea. However, to answer your question: you can make sure your mint leaves are not sprayed with any type of pesticide, and pace them in a teapot or cup and pour boiling water over them. Steep for a few minutes and enjoy.
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2007-02-25 13:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the tea on the cup with hot water and if you did'nt like the taste of it you can add some iced tea like lemon iced tea......
2007-02-24 22:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by `PoP`PrinCeSs` 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋