Herbal infusions

drink · herb

Herbal teas, said to be soothing, rich in polyphenols: you can collect them, but they don't count toward plant diversity.

Origin

Herbal traditions the world over

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

One teaspoon of dried plant per cup, in barely simmering water, five to ten minutes covered; the plant is strained off and discarded, and the infusion is drunk.

Did you know?

The linden in our teas often comes from the Baronnies of Provence, once the world center.