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Clear double walled mug with a lemon float plus a lemon, honey and measuring cup with used tea bag in the background.

Bay Leaf Tea

Jani H. Leuschel
Quick, soothing tea with a mild herbal flavor that is helpful for digestion
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course beverages
Cuisine ------
Servings 1
Calories

Equipment

  • tea filter
  • tea strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 dried bay leaves , crushed
  • 8 ounces water
  • 1 teaspoon honey , optional
  • 1 slice lemon , optional

Instructions
 

  • Crumble the bay leaves to release more flavor and healthful compounds.
  • Pack the crumbled leaves into a tea filter or tea infuser with a clasp and place in a cup.
  • Bring the water to a boil perhaps in an electric kettle and pour over the crumbled bay leaves.
  • Let the leaves steep for 5 to 10 minutes. The longer they sit in the water, the stronger the tea will taste.
  • Remove the tea filter or tea infuser. Add honey and lemon, if desired and sip as desired.

Notes

🫖🍵Cinnamon-Bay Leaf Variation: Place a cinnamon stick in the cup along with the crumbled bay leaves.
👎👎🏽Do not leave large pieces of lemon in the tea as they will cause bitterness.
 
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants
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