Yarrow Tea: Sip, Soothe, Repeat

Discover the health benefits, traditional uses, & how to brew yarrow tea, a herbal remedy known for its soothing and healing properties.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: 1 Serving

Calories: 21kcal

Author: Hilda Sterner

Pick yarrow, then strip feathery leaves and flowers from the stem. Rinse lightly and dry in the sun or use a dehydrator on its lowest setting.
Add ½ teaspoon of dried yarrow in a tea infuser per 1 cup of hot water or up to 1 tsp, if it's not your first time drinking it.
Steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Start by drinking only ½ cup to see how you tolerate it.
Enjoy with honey or your favorite sweetener.

To brew yarrow tea by the pot, place 2 teaspoons of dried yarrow in a teapot and cover with 4 cups of hot water. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Store in the fridge to sip on throughout the week.
Yarrow tea can be bitter, especially old yarrow, or if it's brewed too long or too strongly. If the bitterness is too strong for your palate, try blending it with chamomile, pineapple weed (wild chamomile), mint, and honey.
Blending yarrow with other teas also helps broaden the benefits without increasing the dose of yarrow.
If you're new to foraging, consider taking a local plant ID course or going out with an experienced herbalist.
Start with ½ cup per day, using ½ teaspoon of dried herb. Gradually work up to 1 cup max per day if well-tolerated.
To preserve delicate volatile oils, use hot, not boiling water (~90°C / 195°F). Steep for 5–7 minutes, covered (to trap essential oils).
Yarrow can be mildly stimulating for some people—best enjoyed during the day or early evening.
Keep dried yarrow in an airtight container, away from light and heat. Store for up to 1 year.

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