I love to drink refreshing, nourishing infusions for my health and delight on a daily basis. Nourishing infusions go far beyond a simple cup of tea. They are full of vitamins, minerals, calcium and plant proteins, as well as soothing and healing properties. Here is one of my favorites, Red Clover blossoms, Calendula flowers, and a bit of Licorice root. Red Clover helps clean the blood, Calendula helps soothe and heal the digestive tract, and Licorice root soothes, heals and protects the digestive tract in addition to adding a flavorful sweet taste to your infusion. I use one ounce of total herbs. For this infusion I used approximately 2/3 oz of Red Clover, 1/3 oz of Calendula and 1TBS of Licorice.
Place your herbs into a quart size jar.
Add boiling water over the herbs.
Fill to the top of the jar.
Use a wooden chop stick to stir. Just a bit is all that is needed. Your just looking to blend the herbs up a bit and release any air bubbles. Wood implements are suggested. Stay away from metal spoons ect., as they tend to change the flavor of the herbs.
Then cover with a lid. I like the lids that provide an underside plastic coating. If the lid is metal, simply use a wax paper to line the underside.
Use a wooden chop stick to stir. Just a bit is all that is needed. Your just looking to blend the herbs up a bit and release any air bubbles. Wood implements are suggested. Stay away from metal spoons ect., as they tend to change the flavor of the herbs.
Then cover with a lid. I like the lids that provide an underside plastic coating. If the lid is metal, simply use a wax paper to line the underside.Let nourishing infusions steep for at least four hours before drinking. I like to make my infusions before bed time so I wake up to a wonderful drink in the morning. Delicious and nutritious! Have you had your nourishing infusion today?
