Ingredients
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Red raspberry leaf (dried) – 2 tablespoons
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Nettles leaf (dried) – 1 tablespoon
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Lemon balm (dried, optional) – 1 tablespoon
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Dandelion root or leaf (dried) – 1–2 teaspoons
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Ginger slice (fresh, optional) – 1 small slice
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Lemon peel (fresh, optional) – 1 small strip
Instructions
1. Add herbs to a jar.
Place all dried herbs into a quart-sized mason jar or heat-safe pitcher.
2. Pour hot water over herbs.
Bring water to a boil, then let it cool slightly (about 1 minute).
Pour 4 cups (1 quart) of just-off-boiling water over the herbs, fully covering them.
3. Cover and steep.
Cover with a lid and let steep for 6–12 hours (overnight is ideal).
This long steep time helps extract minerals from the red raspberry leaf and nettles.
4. Strain.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean jar.
5. Store.
Refrigerate and use within 48 hours
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Category: Drinks