Herbs of Shakespeare Tea

The Herbs of Shakespeare Tea

A very formal tea mixture. Simply lovely on a warm summer afternoon while you are curled up with a great book or one of the Bard's plays!

Ingredients:

2 cups mints (peppermint or spearmint or 1 cup of each)

1/2 cup marjoram

1/3 cup whole savory leaves

1/4 cup lavender flowers

Instructions:

1.  Mix thoroughly and store in tightly covered container.

2.  To use, steep 1 teaspoon per cup of briskly boiling water for 10 minutes or so to taste.

3.  Sweeten if desired.

Herbs of Shakespeare Tea

Source:

Shaudys, Phyllis. The Pleasure of Herbs. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1986. Print.

or

Shaudys, Phyllis V. Herbal Treasures. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1990. Print.

Photo Credits:  

Herbs of Shakespeare Tea 3:  Photo Credit:  http://prostoest.ru/dobavki-k-chayu-ot-klassiki-do-ekzotiki/