Your garden makes tea now. Snip a small handful of herbs, steep them fresh, and sip something no tea bag can touch. Fresh herbs brew brighter and more aromatic, with flavor straight from the garden.
The Blend
2 parts thyme · 2 parts spearmint · 1 part sage
We measure in parts so the blend scales with you. Whether you're making one mug or a full pot, just keep the same ratio. The exact amounts for one 14 oz brew are below.
Thyme and mint have long been reached for when cold season sets in. Thyme brings aromatic depth, spearmint adds a cooling edge that opens up in the steam, and sage rounds out the finish so the cup stays savory instead of sweet.
Harvest the herbs and roughly tear or chop the leaves to release their aromatic oils.
STEEP
Add herbs to your infuser and pour in water just off the boil. Cover and steep for 6–7 minutes.
SIP
Strain and breathe it in before you drink it. Half the experience of this blend happens above the mug.
In the Cup
Clean, cool, and herbal. Even the steam feels good.
Good for Your Plants
Spearmint benefits from regular pruning, but thyme and sage are slow growers, so harvest them with a light hand. Take no more than a third of each plant at a time so it keeps growing strong for your next cup.
With thanks to herbalist Jaskrit Bhalla, who helped shape every blend in this book. Learn more about Jaskrit's work @innergarden.
Growing Guide
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