Another DIY Herbal Tea, this one using sage, fennel seeds, mint, and lemon. Sweeten with honey, sugar, or simple syrup as desired.
1/3 cup chopped fresh sage
2 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp fresh mint, crushed
1 tsp finely grated lemon rind
5 cups boiling water
honey, to taste
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add sage, fennel seed, mint, and lemon rind. Cover and steep 15 minutes.
Strain and stir in honey. Chill 1 hour.
Serve over ice with fresh sage and/or mint leaves as garnish. Add lemon wedges for extra flavor.
Served in a pitcher with mint leaves, ice, and lemon wedges:
Single serving, garnished with a fresh sprig of sage:
