Making Herbal Tea Blends
01-03-2026, 06:20 AM
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Making Herbal Tea Blends
My Dau gave me some amazing herbal teas, an infuser, a deep cup, some honey...all the makings for an afternoon tea indulgence. I like tea, but it does not always like me. Green tea can prompt an asthma attack, so I stay away from that. Herbal teas are hit and miss. Some bother me and some don't. So...it's time to experiment. Three of the tea herbs that she gave me are: Elderberry, Hibiscus and Jasmine "pearls." The Jasmine pearls smell divine but I don't know how to use them. I would think that only one pearl dropped into an herbal blend would be nice. Anyone out there into herbal teas? Need advice. Thanks.
01-03-2026, 12:47 PM
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Jasmine pearls are jasmine petals mixed with green tea leaves. You might want to steer clear of them. They are, however, very impressive.
Apple is a standard base for many herbal teas. Rooibos is also a naturally caffeine-free tea leaf that bases many mixes. Are you wishing to start making your own blends? That would be far beyond my experience with herbal tea. I drink herbal tea almost exclusively. There are so many tea companies, each blending up different flavour profiles that it's easy to find something to tempt the palate. I've just placed an order with a new-to-me company with some unusual sounding blends because I was attracted by their coconut flavoured tea that turns blue when you brew it. Sounds fun! An evening favourite is a rooibos base but it tastes like caramel and there is no sweetener in it. For me, one of the real attractions of herbal tea is the ability to impart sweetness without additives.
Apple is a standard base for many herbal teas. Rooibos is also a naturally caffeine-free tea leaf that bases many mixes. Are you wishing to start making your own blends? That would be far beyond my experience with herbal tea. I drink herbal tea almost exclusively. There are so many tea companies, each blending up different flavour profiles that it's easy to find something to tempt the palate. I've just placed an order with a new-to-me company with some unusual sounding blends because I was attracted by their coconut flavoured tea that turns blue when you brew it. Sounds fun! An evening favourite is a rooibos base but it tastes like caramel and there is no sweetener in it. For me, one of the real attractions of herbal tea is the ability to impart sweetness without additives.
01-05-2026, 08:03 AM
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Thanks b. zang, I'm glad that you told me that the jasmine pearls have green tea in them. I might try one, with my inhaler close by. They smell so good. Would I drop the pearl into another cup of herbal tea to give it the jasmine flavor? Or, do I just put it in hot water?
01-05-2026, 10:24 AM
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Hi tropit,
The Jasmine pearls make jasmine tea. I love jasmine tea for the lovely fragrance that wafts from the cup as you drink, but since giving up caffeine I don't buy it so haven't had a cup for years. Since the two tea leaves are mixed, maybe with less green tea you will be okay.
The Jasmine pearls make jasmine tea. I love jasmine tea for the lovely fragrance that wafts from the cup as you drink, but since giving up caffeine I don't buy it so haven't had a cup for years. Since the two tea leaves are mixed, maybe with less green tea you will be okay.
