2 Ways To Spice Up Your Green Tea

I like the taste of green tea. But I love the taste of green tea with herbal spice.

Green tea is the least processed version of tea. Because it is not processed very much, it provides the most amount of EGCG, which is the antioxidant responsible for most of the health benefits of green tea.

Even though I like the taste of green tea, I especially enjoy the taste of green tea blended with two of my most favorite herbal spices, mint and rosemary.

Mint Green Tea

Whether it be peppermint or spearmint, my favorite, mint gives tea a fresh and vibrant taste. It also adds some vitamins A and C along with manganese to your drink.

Fresh mint is easy to grow. Actually, it may be too easy to grow. It can overtake a garden bed. I prefer to grow my mint in a small container. Either way, your favorite type of mint will provide you with fresh leaves most of the year.

Ingredients for 1 Serving
  • 1 green tea bag
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint
  • 1 cup of water
  • Sweeten to taste
Recipe
  1. Put tea bag and mint in a cup
  2. Pour hot water into the cup
  3. Let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes
  4. Remove the tea bag. 
  5. You can either remove the mint sprig or leave it in the cup. You can also remove the steeped sprig, and replace it with a fresh sprig for an attractive presentation.
  6. Enjoy a great tasting tea.
Rosemary Green Tea

I just love the smell and taste of fresh rosemary.

So far, I have had good success in growing rosemary in Zone 6 of Southeastern Ohio. The plant in a sunny, garden location will provide you with plenty of sprigs during the warm months.

Some studies have shown that rosemary may be useful in improving your immune system, increasing your blood circulation and improving digestion.

Ingredients for 1 Serving
  • 1 green tea bag
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 1 cup of water
  • Sweeten to taste
Recipe
  1. Steep rosemary sprig in hot water for 5 minutes or longer
  2. Place tea bag and sweetener in cup
  3. Pout rosemary steeped water into cup and steep for 2 to 3 minutes
  4. Remove tea bag
  5. You can place a fresh rosemary sprig in cup for presentation
  6. Enjoy this spring fresh tasting tea.
Charles A. Pennison

References:

Whole Foods: " Green Tea "
Whole Foods: " Rosemary "
Whole Foods: " Peppermint "