The Art of Herbal Teas Class Notes (PDF)

Herbal teas have a long and illustrious history in nearly every culture around the world. They’re one of the most accessible herbal medicines, made with one of our most abundant natural resources. They’re endlessly customizable and easily tailored to your personal tastes or health needs. They can be calming, stimulating, nourishing, delicious, and sometimes not so tasty! And perhaps most importantly, they are an invitation to self-care.

In these class notes, you'll explore the many ways that handcrafted herbal teas can enrich your life—you'll learn about teas for pleasure and for medicinal use (both internal and external) and how to make them. You'll also explore formulation basics, how to read and write tea recipes, and cultivating a personal tea practice, so you'll finish equipped with all the knowledge necessary to craft your own healthful herbal blends at home for personal use and for gift-giving. Recipes include Hearthside Tea, Lunar Waters Tea, Spring Green Tea, Winter Berry Tea, Summer Sunshine Tea, and Rest & Digest Tea.

9 pages | 4,200 words | 6 recipes