Herbal Tea Brewing Timer
Herbal tea is the simplest medicine there is, when you brew it properly. Pick your blend, set the timer, and let the plants do their quiet work.
The small things that matter
A herbal tea lives or dies by how you make it. Four things worth knowing.
Use fresh, just-boiled water. Herbal teas are not delicate like green tea. Most of them want it properly hot to draw the goodness out.
Cover your cup while it steeps. This is the small mistake that stops a herbal tea working. Leave it open and the volatile oils, the part that carries the aroma and much of the medicine, simply drift off in the steam.
Give it longer than you think. A proper infusion needs real time to draw. Two minutes will not do it.
One heaped teaspoon of dried herb per cup is a gentle place to start. Go stronger if your body asks for it.
Brew something Bo made
Stillness, Easy Belly and Deep Restore are blended by hand here at Bo-tanics, small batch and Reiki-infused. If you would like a cup made with real intention, come and find them.
Explore the herbal teas
This guide is for everyday wellness and is not medical advice. Some herbs are not right for everyone: if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition, check which herbs suit you before brewing. Bo is a qualified Herbal Medicine Consultant and is always happy to help you choose. When in doubt, ask a qualified herbalist.