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❤️ Homemade Immune-Boosting Tea Blends

This guide shows you how to grow, dry, and brew your own immune-boosting teas right at home!

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❤️ DIY Immune-Boosting Tea Blends: Grow Your Own Herbs!

Looking to boost your immune system while creating your own herbal tea garden? This guide shows you how to grow, dry, and brew your own immune-boosting teas right at home!


Growing & Drying Your Own Herbs

This simple method will give you a year-round supply of healing herbs!

Herbs to grow:

  • Lemongrass
  • Lemon balm
  • Chamomile
  • Mint
  • Thyme
  • Sage
  • Peppermint


Growing tips:

  • Start with small plants or seeds in pots with good drainage
  • Place in sunny spot (most herbs need 6+ hours of sunlight)
  • Water when soil feels dry (most herbs prefer slightly dry conditions)
  • Harvest leaves in the early morning when essential oils are strongest


Drying method:

  1. Rinse herbs gently and pat dry
  2. Tie small bunches with string and hang upside down in a warm, dark place
  3. OR spread leaves on a paper towel in a warm, dry area
  4. Leave for 1-2 weeks until completely dry and crumbly
  5. Store in airtight glass jars away from direct sunlight
  6. Label with herb name and date


Ginger tip:

  • Buy fresh ginger root with small "eyes"
  • Plant in well-draining soil with the eye pointing up
  • Keep warm and moist
  • Harvest when leaves yellow (8-10 months)
  • OR simply buy fresh ginger and store in refrigerator


Basic Immune-Boosting Tea Recipe

This simple blend uses your homegrown herbs for maximum health benefits!

  • 1 tsp dried lemon balm
  • 1 tsp dried peppermint
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 2-3 thin slices fresh ginger
  • 2 cups hot water (not boiling)
  • Optional: honey to taste


Instructions:

  1. Combine all dried herbs in a tea infuser or directly in your cup
  2. Add fresh ginger slices
  3. Pour hot water over the herbs
  4. Steep for 5-10 minutes
  5. Strain if needed
  6. Add honey if desired
  7. Enjoy 1-2 cups daily for immune support


Evening Relaxation Blend

Perfect for winding down and supporting your immune system while you sleep! 🌙

  • 1 tsp dried chamomile
  • 1 tsp dried lemon balm
  • 0.5 tsp dried mint
  • 2-3 thin slices fresh ginger
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Optional: 1 tsp honey


Instructions:

  1. Place chamomile, lemon balm, and mint in your cup or infuser
  2. Add fresh ginger slices
  3. Pour hot water over the mixture
  4. Steep for 8-10 minutes
  5. Strain if needed
  6. Add honey for sweetness
  7. Drink 30 minutes before bedtime for best results
  8. This blend helps relax your body while supporting your immune system overnight


Crepi il lupo! 🐺