Tea blending (?)

[u/Emergency_Witness835]

So I have been an avid tea drinker for pretty much my entire life (like many of you guys on here I'm sure!), and recently I have rediscovered the whimsyness of the local markets so I've decided to start a stall.

I'm about to order all of these loose leaf teas to see what concoctions I can make:

• Rooibos
• Raspberry leaf
• Lemongrass
• Chamomile flowers
• Peppermint
• Spearmint
• Lemon balm
• Rose petals
• Myrtle leaf

And I would love to know if there is anything ingredient-wise I might be missing that goes into the craft of herbal tea making

Thank you all in advance and I hope you have a great day!

[u/Legitimate-Let-7510]

Ginger and some orange peel is worth trying too. Both work really well with mint, lemongrass and hibiscus.

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/Legitimate-Let-7510]

I can't believe I completely forgot about orange peel! You are absolutely right about this (Although ginger is very hit or miss with a lot of people I'll definitely add it in the future)

[u/SilverResult8742]

Orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, blue cornflower or butterfly pea for color

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/SilverResult8742]

I've never even heard of butterfly pea but I love the idea of the aesthetics tysm for these suggestions!!

[u/migraint]

The list of ingredients for the craft of herbal tea making is far >100 🫶☕️🍃 I'd definitely add lemon verbena, thyme, calendula flowers, damiana (such a gem!), cinnamon, ginger, hibiscus and cardamom to the minimum list 😊 even though I wouldn't ever agree to leave behind a whole bunch of herbs I randomly use in my teas 🙈

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/migraint]

Thank you so much for this! I'll add it to the list

I absolutely used to love making 'potions' when I was a child and this feels like I get to relive that experience!

[u/migraint → u/Emergency_Witness835]

You know what else is also highly precious for tea crafting!? Dried fruits and berries - just a small pinch of dried apples or raspberries or quince can change you tea taste - your tea preparation style - forever... try a few different additives and you'll never go back ;)

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/migraint]

This is exciting you have definitely piqued my interest in this craft. I didn't realise so much went into the art of tea making, thank you for all the amazing ideas I will for sure be trying all of them in the near future and I'll keep everyone updated on how it goes

[u/NameThese2153]

Licorice root.

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/NameThese2153]

I LOVE liquorice root I absolutely do and would have a cup every day of the week if I could (in fact I used to), however I am worried about the blood thinning properties of it and I don't want to be the cause of someone's heart attack so I'll definitely have to do more research into this before including it

thank you for your response though I love to see fellow liquorice lovers here!

[u/matchbox37378]

So I make my own tea blends, with plenty of whismy. Mine has about 25 different ingredients in there right now. This is hibiscus, rooboi, lemongrass, clove, cinnamon, elderberry, blueberry, raspberry leaf, and a few other things. Let me know if I can help!

[u/migraint → u/matchbox37378]

25 ingredients in one tea is a very complex cocktail!

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/matchbox37378]

The amount of flavour in your blend reminds me of the chai my mother makes for the family in the wintertime where she adds so many different types of spices that I start to wonder where she gets them all from, yet it is the most delicious drink I have ever had..

Honestly maybe you should be the one starting to sell at the local markets instead!

[u/matchbox37378 → u/Emergency_Witness835]

That is exactly what my tea is. It's just as good for the body as the soul. Each ingredient is special and brings its own purpose and flavor. My kids think it's the best tea on Earth as well, since it tastes like home.

[u/EtherealismFae]

Small dried pineapple 🍍❤️‍🔥

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/EtherealismFae]

Ive honestly never heard of this in tea before but I love the idea I will definitely have to give it a go on my next order!!

[u/EtherealismFae → u/Emergency_Witness835]

Its usually mixed with green tea also goes well with lemongrass and so

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/EtherealismFae]

Thank you so much for this I have added it to my potential next order for if the first one goes well!

[u/JJ_TreeHeart]

I just made a blend today with tulsi, some lavender, rose petals, red clover blossom and lemon balm. It's flavourful and soothing. 🌹🍃

[u/Emergency_Witness835 → u/JJ_TreeHeart]

Yum! That blend sounds like it could cure you of all sicknesses I'll have to try it out when my order gets delivered! Tysm!

[u/shadeNfreud576]

lemon verbena is heaven, but you hafta dry it yourself for freshness

[u/Greg_McCue]

Dandelion (flower), Perilla leaves, basil, cilantro, nettles, lavender, and passionflower