Store all your herbs, roots, seeds, flowers, or leaves in dark, glass containers. Place the containers in a dark place. They will stay fresh longer.
You won't need sugar with your tea if you drink jasmine tea or any of the lighter-bodied varieties, like Formosa Oolong, which have their own natural sweetness. They are good for sugarless iced tea, too.
For tea flavoring, dissolve old-fashioned lemon drops or hard mint candy into your tea. (They melt quickly and keep the tea brisk!)
Make your own spiced tea or cider. Place orange peels, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks in a 6-inch, square piece of cheesecloth. Gather the corners and tie with a string. (Steep in hot cider or tea for 10 minutes or longer if you want a stronger flavor.)
Iced Herb Teas...Unlike regular ice teas, Iced Herb Teas have no caffeine, so you can serve them to children and people who do not wish to consume caffeine.
