red clover tea (nitrogen)
One of our favorite teas from our yard is red clover tea. Not only are the blossoms tasty to munch but they make a wonderful cleansing tea. We are studying the many benefits of clover to our gardens (nitrogen) and our bodies. This is also a fun activity to do if you are studying nitrogen on the PTOE.
Some of the attributed health benefits to red clover tea are the following: (from teabenefits.com)
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This is how we make the perfect cup of loose medicinal tea. This is our basic recipe, but it really depends on the herbs we are using.
Bring fresh cool water to a boil. Take the pan off the burner and allow to cool for about 20 seconds or until the water has reached 175 degrees; you want the water hot enough to pull the good stuff out of the plant but not hot enough to boil away the nutrients. To a non-metal teapot add 2 tablespoons of fresh or 1 teaspoon of dried herb to each cup of water. Pour the hot water over the tea and let steep COVERED for 5-10 minutes. Covering your tea while it steeps will increase the medicinal properties of the tea. After reaching the desired strength, strain out the herbs. Garnish with herb sprigs, honey or citrus. Then enjoy your cuppa with your feet up and relaxed!
Red clover and peppermint tea: A yummy blend to try is red clover and peppermint. Mix 1 cup red clover blossoms with 2 tablespoons mint leaves, add 4 cups near boiling water, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add honey to taste.
I am so curious about how everyone else brews their loose tea. I have found so many different ways on the internet due to culture as well as personal preference. I find it very curious!
Hi All,
My naturopath suggested that I have two cups of Red Clover Tea. One in the morning and one at night. She said that my toxicity level is too high and that this will help. Do you agree that this tea will help me?
Thanks,
Bill
Oh, we love red clover tea! Our method for steeping loose tea is to use a French press.
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Oh, wow! What great info! I’m trying to remember where I’ve seen these little guys growing. Never even knew their name… thank you!
Hope you guys have had a good summer!
Happy September!
My dd & I gathered the clover & peppermint leaves we have yesterday & made this. It was a lot of fun & tasted great! We recently found elderberry bushes & made elderberry syrup, too-so I am feeling like nature woman lately-love it! Thanks for all the info you share! Holly
I love your herbal posts! I happened to have published a post today about your inspiring me… Thank you! <3
My girls like to eat clovers too. I should have made them tea! But now the flowers are just about gone. Well, something to look forward to.
Also, my girls have been playing “paper dolls” for days, inspired by Little House on the Prairie. I love the clothes from your sisters set!
Araina is so adorable! I love her eyes in that first picture. When I make loose leaf tea, I put it in a little mesh basket and pour hot water over it. I then remove the basket when the tea is ready. I haven’t had any trouble with the tea floating to the top of the cup and getting out of the basket (which has an open top).
Mmmm, I’m trying! White clover can also?
I discover more new things about tea … so fun!
ps. I often check what the translator translated, but he does well:)
We have strainers that fit on the rim of the tea pot or cup and we put the loose tea in with honey or raw sugar. That way you just remove the strainer. Have been to Teavana.com? We have two in Las Vegas and have to watch the spending every time we go. I wish we had red clover, I will have to grow some next year! We do have mint and I love the fresh tea from it, so dose Rion!
Oh, I want lots of clover!
I have some, but Annabelle has access to it, so….
:/
Hopefully next year I”ll figure out a place that will be safe.
What a priceless picture of Araina! The red clover and peppermint sounds delicious.
The first pic is cracking me up! If red clover gives you this much energy and enthusisam, I want some
I have to save this for next year as ours are gone. Too cold.
Have seen those everywhere, but never knew they were called red clover. I’m learning so much from you. I’ve never used loose tea, always the bag (which I heard somewhere defeats the purpose of a flavorful tea). But it’s what I can afford. Thanks for sharing. xxoo
interesting!
i LOVE that first photo!
nicola
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Looks fun! Have you seen this game? Amelia wants to get it.
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Mmm – looks good. I especially like the sound of that first benefit!