Fresh Sage Herbal Tea {Hot or Iced}
Fresh sage herbal tea (hot or iced) is a tasty and refreshing beverage with a surprisingly natural sweetness.
Servings: 1 Mug
Calories: 65kcal
Ingredients
- 5- 15 Fresh Sage Leaves
- Hot Water
- 1 Tablespoon Honey Optional
Instructions
- For HOT Fresh Sage Tea: Bring water to a rolling boil and pour it over about 5-7 fresh sage leaves in a standard-sized mug.
- Add honey and other optional ingredients if using and allow to steep for at least 5 minutes and up to 15 minutes for a stronger tea.
- You do not need to discard the sage leaves but can keep them inside the mug.
- For ICED Fresh Sage Tea: Bring 1 Litre (1 Quart) of water to a boil and pour it over about 15 fresh sage leaves.
- Allow the leaves to steep for about 15 minutes.
- Remove and compost the leaves.
- Add honey and other national ingredients if using, and refrigerate until cold.
Notes
Play with the number of sage leaves used. You may find that you prefer it stronger or milder. For dried sage leaf tea, see the notes provided in the main article.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
