Hot and all in a summer tizzy? Try this tea I’ve mixed for you all, mostly from herbs that are very common to the Puget Sound local area. ($3 per 2-ounce package, at our herb counter) It will be good warm to start off the day, or nice and refreshing iced in the sultry afternoon. Try a little honey or other natural sweetener with it.

Spearmint – cooling and flavorful;

Catnip –  relaxing and healing for the stomach;

Lemon Balm — uplifting, and relaxing to the nervous system

Blackberry Leaf — immunity and strengthening of physical resistance;

Star Anise — reduces exhaustion and lack of appetite due to heat ;

Comfrey Leaf — powerful healing for the stomach and internal organs;

Lavender — relaxing and aromatic;

Motherwort — reduces anxiety and tension, strengthens the heart, brings on mid-summer night dreaming…

Enjoy!!