It’s September and I’m ready for FALL. It may still be 100° in SC and other parts of the US, but Labor Day is over, and I am ready for pumpkins everywhere!! We enjoy pumpkin spice in coffee, pumpkin spice in pies, and even pumpkin soup, something my mom makes every Fall!
This fall, I am going to try my hand some fall teas! Being from the south, tea runs through our veins! Iced teas or hot teas, it doesn’t matter to me, I have enjoyed tea from the bottle.
One of my favorite teas is Black Tea. It has a strong flavor and easily paired with herbs and honey. A few years back, I changed my daily tea drinking from pre-bagged tea to loose tea. This has been a game changer from me. I can use my loose black tea and add any herbs I want to the tea mixture and let it steep. I have even got my mom using loose tea now!
The fall, I am going to add some fall herbs and spices to my tea strainer. Adding a little cinnamon and nutmeg to my tea will get me ready for the cool crisp air of Autumn. Fennel would also be a great addition to your tea. Not only is fennel used to help digestion, it also has a great licorice flavor. If you don’t have any Fennel seeds around, you may use your Fennel essential oil. Remember, essential oils are very potent, a little goes a long way. Try using a toothpick to flavor your tea, instead of a drop. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away. 😉
A great fall tea of choice is Chai Tea. We started drinking this delight in the coffee house uptown. It was nice and a bit spicy. The ginger and cinnamon fixture make this a favorite fall tea. Chai Tea comes in many flavors. I prefer the classic Chai tea, with milk and honey to sweeten.
One of my favorite teas are the Flowering Teas. My best friend introduced me to flowering teas many years ago, when she bought me a flowering tea pot set with several different teas. I have enjoyed using this tea pot and watching my friends and family see flowering tea for the first time. This weekend, I introduced my young niece to flowering tea and she was amazed! We watched her eyes light up as the flower unfolded while the tea was steeping. She was beside herself with excitement. Of course, she didn’t want anyone to drink the tea, they might mess up the flower. Try some flowering teas this fall and find your favorite new delight.
Fall weather means cooler mornings and drastic temperature changes. All this means, it’s time for Elderberry Tea and Echinacea Tea. These teas are staples in our house. We use these teas seasonally, spring and fall, to help boost our immune systems and help fight off whatever the season brings. If you haven’t tried either of these, add these to your fall tea list.
Herbal teas are readily available at tea stores, online stores, and your local grocer, but you can also make your own loose herbal tea and prepare your favorite tea drinks at home. There are unlimited types of tea pots, tea strainers, and other tea gear for you to use. Here’s how to make your own tea at home:
- Start with tea. Though you don’t need tea in your herbal blend, the boost of caffeine is likely a boon, so start with high-quality loose-leaf tea such as black tea.
- Add your favorite combination of ingredients. Fresh herbs are always preferred, but dried will also do. Put ingredients in a tea ball or other gadget designed to steep tea.
- Steep your tea in boiling water for 2-5 minutes depending on the intensity you prefer for your tea. Remove the tea ball and sweeten or ice your tea.
Below are some great combinations of teas to try.
Lemon + Sage + Honey
Black tea + Vanilla bean + Cinnamon
Orange peel + white tea + splash of maple syrup
Let me know in the comments your favorite combination!
If you are looking for more great teas to enjoy, check out my e-booklet, 5 Herbal Teas to Make Your Day Better. In my e-booklet, we will take a look at five other herbal teas and the many benefits of them; Ginseng, Turmeric, Ginger, Chamomile, and Lemon Balm.
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