*Ingredients – Serves 1 – for mild tea*
– *Herb:*
– 1-2 fresh broadleaf oregano leaves – 3-5g – washed well – if small leaves use 2, if very large use 1
– Alternative if fresh not available: 1 tsp dried oregano – 1g – food grade
– *Tea Base:*
– 1 cup water – 240ml – filtered
– 1/2 tsp raw honey – 2.5g – optional
– 1 tsp lemon juice – 5ml – optional – for taste
– 1/4 inch fresh ginger – 2g – optional – for digestion
*Instructions*
– *Prep:*
– Rinse leaves thoroughly under running water
– Gently bruise leaf with fingers or lightly tear – helps release oils
– If using ginger, slice thin
– *Brew – Mild Infusion Method:*
– Boil water, then let cool 1 minute to about 90C – do not boil herb hard – preserves volatile oils
– Place leaf and ginger in cup, pour hot water over
– Cover cup with saucer – steep 5-7 minutes
– Strain leaves out
– *Finish:*
– Add honey and lemon only after straining if you like – stir
– Sip warm – slow
– *How to Use Safely:*
– Use as occasional tea – 1 cup per day max for few days – not daily long term
– Not for continuous daily use as medicine
– *Store:*
– Fresh leaves – wrap in damp paper towel in open container – fridge 3-4 days
– Tea – make fresh each time – do not store long