How to Make Echinacea Tea (And Grow It in Your Garden)
Echinacea tea has been a go-to herbal remedy for generations. It's floral, soothing, and perfect for supporting overall wellness. The best part? You can grow echinacea right in your own garden, even here in Montana!
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Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 2kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried echinacea flowers and leaves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon dried and crushed echinacea to a teapot and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain tea through a fine mesh strainer into your favorite cup, then sweeten, if desired.
Echinacea Tea Decoction
- Add 1 tablespoon dried echinacea root to a teapot and cover with 1 cup of water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain tea through a fine mesh strainer, then sweeten, if desired.
Notes
- Roots should always be simmered, not steeped, to extract their beneficial properties.
- You can blend echinacea with other herbs, such as mint, lemon balm, or elderflower, to mellow the flavor.
- The spiky part of the coneflower (seedhead) is not generally used to make echinacea tea.
- Echinacea tea is typically used short-term, not as a daily, long-term beverage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 2kcal
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