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Herbal Teas for Children
Here are some herbal teas known for their gentle qualities. Explore with single herbal teas and be inspired by making herbal tea blends.
The purpose of herbal teas for children is to nourish health and well being. These teas are gentle and often calming and nourishing. All of these herbs are safe to give to children for simple common conditions such as digestive discomfort, sore throats and restlessness. For children make a herbal tea and allow it to cool, then sweeten with a little honey or fruit juice, can be served in a drinking cup.
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Reasons to avoid Teabags No4.
The paper in teabags contains no active ingredients is always discarded and is therefore an environmental menace.
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Orange peel herbal tea
Citrus aurantium
Smash uporange peel with a pestle and mortar, add to one cup of hot water and set on heat for 10 minutes.
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Chamomile herbal loose tea
Chamomilla recutita
1-2 teaspoons of Loose flowers in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
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Lavender herbal loose tea
Lavendula officinalis
1-2 teaspoons of Loose flowers in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
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Bitter lemon peel for herbal tea
Citrus limonum
1-2 teaspoons of Loose peel in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
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Marigold flowers herbal tea
Calendula officinalis
1-2 teaspoons of Loose herb in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
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Red Clover flowers loose herbal tea
Trifolium pratense
1-2 teaspoons of Loose herb in one cup of hot water, steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
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Rose Petals loose for herbal tea
Rosa centifolia
1-2 teaspoons of rose petals in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.
A middle eastern recipe for a sweet rose decoction is as follows; To serve 4, place 1.5 cups of rose petals in a saucepan. Cover with 3 cups of water and boil for 5 minutes, or until the petals become discoloured. Strain into teacups and add honey to taste.
A traditional Royal Victorian recipe is to blend rose petals with China black tea. Perfect served in fine China cups for kings, queens, friends and loved ones.
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