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Herbal tea guide

Herbal Tea: Steeping Times and Varieties

Herbal tea needs boiling water and a long steep. Start at 212°F for six minutes, then adjust the next cup to taste.

Water temperature212°F
Steep time6:00
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Know your herbal tea

Chamomile

Apple-scented flowers. Calming, caffeine-free, classic bedtime brew.

Peppermint

Sharp, cooling menthol. Digestive aid, refreshing hot or iced.

Rooibos

South African red bush. Nutty, vanilla-sweet, naturally caffeine-free.

Hibiscus

Deep ruby cup, tart cranberry-like flavor. High in vitamin C, great iced.

Ginger

Spicy, warming root. Digestive support, pairs well with lemon and honey.

Brewing herbal tea

Not tea at all — infusions of herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits. Naturally caffeine-free with functional benefits per ingredient.

Boiling water and a long steep extract the full character. Start at 212°F for six minutes. Cover the cup to keep volatile oils in.

Five cups to try

  1. 1. A bedtime chamomile

    One tablespoon flowers, 212°F, six minutes. Cover while steeping.

  2. 2. An after-meal peppermint

    Fresh or dried leaves, 212°F, five minutes. Digestive aid.

  3. 3. A rooibos latte

    Strong steep, add steamed milk and honey. Caffeine-free comfort.

  4. 4. An iced hibiscus

    Double strength, pour over ice, add lime. Tart, vibrant, vitamin C.

  5. 5. A ginger-lemon wellness

    Fresh ginger slices, 212°F, eight minutes. Add lemon and honey.

Sources: Art of Tea steeping guide. Recommendations are starting points; check your tea package for variety-specific guidance.