Exotic Jasmine Spice Tea - Herbal tea formula #8 in a series (Caffeine-Free)

Time for Tea

Jasmine Spice Tea


This is the eighth in a series of herbal tea recipes I created and have posted on this blog. I hope you enjoy them all.

Jasmine Spice Tea: This delicious herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free. The jasmine flowers are delicate and sweet, and enhance the rooibos perfectly. The blend of spices make this tea even more exotic, and also enhance digestion. Drinking this fragrant, high antioxidant tea is a perfect way to end your evening.


JASMINE SPICE TEA Formula:

22 grams Red Rooibos Herbal Tea
11 grams Dried Jasmine flowers
8 grams Dried Orange Peel
8 grams Cinnamon Bark Chips
3 drops Cardamom Essential Oil
2 drops Clove Bud Essential Oil
1 drop Cassia Essential Oil


Method:

Place the dried orange peel and cinnamon bark chips in a small glass jar with an air-tight lid.
Drop the essential oils onto the orange peel and cinnamon, seal jar tightly, and shake well.
Add the rest of the dried herbs and shake to mix.
Let the flavors blend in the tightly sealed jar for a time, before brewing into a tea.

Store air-tight in a cool dark place.

Dried Jasmine Flowers

To Brew Herbal Tea:

Bring purified water to a boil in a stove-top kettle.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons desired loose leaf herbal tea blend into a cup.
Pour about 1 cup boiling water over the herbs and cover the cup.
Allow to steep 5 minutes.
Strain and sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!


Sun Tea Preparation:

Fill a 1/2-gallon jar with purified water.
Fill a reusable tea bag with desired herbal tea formula (or pour herbs in jar and just strain out later).
Set the jar outside in the sunshine for 6 hours or so.
Chill the tea.


Tips:

You may use a bamboo tea strainer or Tea-ball to make straining your teas a snap.

At our house, we use a French coffee press to make bigger batches of tea - it works great!

Enjoy this herbal blend hot or iced.

Enjoy a cup on cold winter mornings and evenings to chase away the winter chill. They also help chase away colds and are so comforting. Try adding a squeeze of lemon and raw honey when serving. Or make it sugar-free by sweetening with Stevia Glycerite (recipe on this blog). About 4 drops Stevia Glycerite is all you need to sweeten your mug of herbal tea! We find that a cup of hot herbal tea helps us relax before bedtime.

During the heat of summer, try brewing as a sun tea, and then serve chilled with some Stevia Glycerite to lightly sweeten, maybe a splash of lemon or lime and lots of ice. Iced herbal tea makes a great thirst quencher and is so much better for your family than sugar-filled sodas, and such.

To your health,

Leila

Make a big batch of this hearty buffalo chili

Big Batch Buffalo Chile

I thought it was time that I post something rugged and manly. I would hate to be accused of posting only rabbit food recipes. So here you go. Pick yourself up by your boot straps and go find yourself some local ranch-raised buffalo and lamb, and you are ready to get cookin'.

This is one of those recipes that you plan for in advance. It is nice to make a big batch and then freeze some of it in meal-sized portions for easy lunches and dinners later. Don't let the list of ingredients throw you. It's very easy to make, it just needs simmering time between the steps. A few of the ingredients called for, may not be what you typically have in your pantry. And maybe you don't raise buffalo to eat, like we did. That's O.K., we see buffalo meat for sale at Costco and other places. You may have to use cubed beef and add buffalo hamburger, it just depends on what you can find. No worries, the recipe is flexible.

Why use buffalo meat? Buffalo meat has a terrific flavor! A lot of people like buffalo even better than beef. It is raised in a cleaner, healthier manner that cows typically are. It is leaner than beef too, so it is helpful to add some coconut oil when cooking to help it stay moist.

We also add some lamb for good measure. It helps to create nice depth of flavor. Our family raised some lambs too... Was it bad that we named them 'Lunch' and 'Dinner'?

So, create your shopping list and make sure you have all the ingredients you will need. Set aside time to tend to a simmering pot, and get ready to be showered with praise for serving this man-pleasing meal. Note: Women and children love this too.



BUFFALO CHILE Recipe:

Part A - Meat Mixture:

1 pound ground lamb
4 pounds buffalo meat, grind half of it and dice the rest into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 to 1/2 c. coconut oil (deodorized 76 degree)
Rich buffalo broth (or beef broth)
1/2 c. red wine
1 bay leaf


Directions for Meat Mixture:

In a large stock pot, brown all of the meat in 1/4 c. to 1/2 c. coconut oil until it turns a nice medium-brown color.

Pour into the stock pot enough rich buffalo broth to go 1-inch over the top of the meat in the pan.

Pour in the stock pot 1/2 c. red wine and add 1 bay leaf.

Cook the meat until nearly tender.

Once the meat is nearly tender, follow the directions for part b - the sauce, below.


Part B - Sauce:

8 dried Pasilla chili peppers
8 mild dried red chilies
1 large can peeled, diced tomatoes
4 to 8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 small green bell pepper, minced
1 shredded corn tortilla (or omit for a paleo version)


Directions for Sauce:

Soak 8 dried Pasilla chili peppers and 8 mild dried red chilies in warm water until softened.

Remove stems and seeds and puree until very smooth.

Add to the simmering, nearly tender meat mixture.

Add the canned tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, and shredded corn tortilla.

Simmer together 1 hour.

Now proceed to part C, below.


Part C - Sauce Continued:

1 to 2 cans diced green chilies, to taste
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
1 T. ground cumin
1 T. dried oregano
1 T. onion powder
2 to 4 T. sweet paprika
2 T. xylitol
4 cans (1 lb, 1-ounce) un-drained red kidney beans
Tapioca starch, to thicken
Sea salt, or BioSalt, to taste
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
A dash of smoke salt
2 T. green olive oil


Directions to Finish the Chile:

To the Part B sauce that has simmered 1 hour, add  the first 8 ingredients.

Thicken the Chile with a mixture of tapioca starch dissolved in water.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add a dash of smoke salt.

Simmer the Chile gently for 20 minutes more. Check the seasoning.

Take off the heat and add the green olive oil, to taste.

Let the Chile cool then refrigerate or freeze.

To serve: Reheat and garnish as desired.



Note: This chili is even better the next day.

Enjoy!

Leila

Lemon Rose Tea - Herbal tea formula #7 in a series

Time For Tea

Lemon Rose Tea

This is the seventh in a series of herbal tea recipes on this blog. I hope you enjoy them.

Lemon Rose tea; This is a delightful herbal tea blend for lemon lovers, but without the usual sour taste of lemon. It is cooling, soothing and gentle -  enjoy it often.



LEMON ROSE TEA Formula:

2.00 ounces  Lemon Myrtle Leaves
0.50 ounces  Spearmint Leaves
0.50 ounces  Chamomile Flowers
0.10 ounces  Dried Pink Rose Petals


Method:

Mix the dried herbs together.
Store air-tight in a cool dark place.


To Brew Herbal Tea:

Bring purified water to a boil in a stove-top kettle.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons desired loose leaf herbal tea blend into a cup.
Pour about 1 cup boiling water over the herbs and cover the cup.
Allow to steep 5 minutes.
Strain and sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!


Sun Tea Preparation:

Fill a 1/2-gallon jar with purified water.
Fill a reusable tea bag with desired herbal tea formula (or pour herbs in jar and just strain out later).
Set the jar outside in the sunshine for 6 hours or so.
Chill the tea.


Tips:

You may use a bamboo tea strainer or Tea-ball to make straining your teas a snap.

At our house, we use a French coffee press to make bigger batches of tea - it works great!

Enjoy this herbal blend hot or iced.

Enjoy a cup on cold winter mornings and evenings to chase away the winter chill. They also help chase away colds and are so comforting. Try adding a squeeze of lemon and raw honey when serving. Or make it sugar-free by sweetening with Stevia Glycerite (recipe on this blog). About 4 drops Stevia Glycerite is all you need to sweeten your mug of herbal tea! We find that a cup of hot herbal tea helps us relax before bedtime.

During the heat of summer, try brewing as a sun tea, and then serve chilled with some Stevia Glycerite to lightly sweeten, maybe a splash of lemon or lime and lots of ice. Iced herbal tea makes a great thirst quencher and is so much better for your family than sugar-filled sodas, and such.

To your health,

Leila

Lemon Honeybush Tea - Herbal tea formula #6 in a series

Time For Tea

Lemon Honeybush Tea

This is the sixth post in a series of herbal tea recipes on this blog, I hope you enjoy them.

Lemon Honeybush Tea: This very tasty and fragrant tea is loaded with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Lemon Myrtle has antiviral, as well as anti-bacterial properties. Honeybush is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and isoflavones.

I LOVE this tea. I know you will enjoy this tea blend too.



LEMON HONEYBUSH TEA Formula:

1.00 ounces  Dried Lemon Myrtle


1.00 ounces  Dried Honeybush



Method:

Mix the dried herbs together.
Store air-tight in a cool dark place.


To Brew Herbal Tea:

Bring purified water to a boil in a stove-top kettle.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons desired loose leaf herbal tea blend into a cup.
Pour about 1 cup boiling water over the herbs and cover the cup.
Allow to steep 5 minutes.
Strain and sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!

Honeybush

Lemon Myrtle

Sun Tea Preparation:

Fill a 1/2-gallon jar with purified water.
Fill a reusable tea bag with desired herbal tea formula (or pour herbs in jar and just strain out later).
Set the jar outside in the sunshine for 6 hours or so.
Chill the tea.


Tips:

You may use a bamboo tea strainer or Tea-ball to make straining your teas a snap.

At our house, we use a French coffee press to make bigger batches of tea - it works great!

Enjoy this herbal blend hot or iced.

Enjoy a cup on cold winter mornings and evenings to chase away the winter chill. They also help chase away colds and are so comforting. Try adding a squeeze of lemon and raw honey when serving. Or make it sugar-free by sweetening with Stevia Glycerite (recipe on this blog). About 4 drops Stevia Glycerite is all you need to sweeten your mug of herbal tea! We find that a cup of hot herbal tea helps us relax before bedtime.

During the heat of summer, try brewing as a sun tea, and then serve chilled with some Stevia Glycerite to lightly sweeten, maybe a splash of lemon or lime and lots of ice. Iced herbal tea makes a great thirst quencher and is so much better for your family than sugar-filled sodas, and such.

To your health,

Leila

Women's Red Raspberry Leaf Tea - Herbal tea formula #5 in a series

Time for Tea

Women's Red Raspberry Leaf Tea


This is the fifth post in a series of herbal tea recipes on this blog, I hope you enjoy them.

Women's Red Raspberry Leaf Tea: This tea is specifically formulated for women's needs and supports a woman's reproductive system. It is also useful for soothing symptoms of colds and flu.

A lot of women I know, including myself, drink red raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy. It is known for toning the organs, preparing for childbirth. It is not just for pregnancy however. It's great for both men and women as a general natural tonic.

This version of herbal tea also happens to be very tasty too!


WOMEN'S RED RASPBERRY LEAF TEA Formula:

3.50 ounces  Dried Red Raspberry Leaves
0.50 ounces  Cinnamon Bark Chips, crushed
0.50 ounces  Dried Apple Slices, crushed
0.50 ounces  Dried Orange Peel, crushed


Method:

Mix the dried herbs together.
Store air-tight in a cool dark place.


To Brew Herbal Tea:

Bring purified water to a boil in a stove-top kettle.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons desired loose leaf herbal tea blend into a cup.
Pour about 1 cup boiling water over the herbs and cover the cup.
Allow to steep 5 minutes.
Strain and sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!


Sun Tea Preparation:

Fill a 1/2-gallon jar with purified water.
Fill a reusable tea bag with desired herbal tea formula (or pour herbs in jar and just strain out later).
Set the jar outside in the sunshine for 6 hours or so.
Chill the tea.


Tips:

You may use a bamboo tea strainer or Tea-ball to make straining your teas a snap.

At our house, we use a French coffee press to make bigger batches of tea - it works great!

Enjoy this herbal blend hot or iced.

Enjoy a cup on cold winter mornings and evenings to chase away the winter chill. They also help chase away colds and are so comforting. Try adding a squeeze of lemon and raw honey when serving. Or make it sugar-free by sweetening with Stevia Glycerite (recipe on this blog). About 4 drops Stevia Glycerite is all you need to sweeten your mug of herbal tea! We find that a cup of hot herbal tea helps us relax before bedtime.

During the heat of summer, try brewing as a sun tea, and then serve chilled with some Stevia Glycerite to lightly sweeten, maybe a splash of lemon or lime and lots of ice. Iced herbal tea makes a great thirst quencher and is so much better for your family than sugar-filled sodas, and such.


To your health,

Leila.

Zesty Hibiscus Tea - Herbal tea formula #4 in a series

Time for Tea

Zesty Hibiscus Tea

This is the third post in a series of herbal tea recipes on this blog, I hope you enjoy them.

Zesty Hibiscus Tea: A very flavorful tea that contains Vitamin C and is a beautiful pink color. A favorite both hot and iced, especially with a splash of lemon.



ZESTY HIBISCUS TEA Formula:

0.50 ounces  Dried Red Hibiscus Blossoms
0.50 ounces  Dried Rose Hips
0.50 ounces  Dried Peppermint Leaves
0.50 ounces  Dried Lemon Verbena Leaves
0.50 ounces  Cinnamon Bark Chips, crushed
0.50 ounces  Dried Orange Peel, crushed


Method:

Mix the dried herbs together.
Store air-tight in a cool dark place.


To Brew Herbal Tea:

Bring purified water to a boil in a stove-top kettle.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons desired loose leaf herbal tea blend into a cup.
Pour about 1 cup boiling water over the herbs and cover the cup.
Allow to steep 5 minutes.
Strain and sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!


Sun Tea Preparation:

Fill a 1/2-gallon jar with purified water.
Fill a reusable tea bag with desired herbal tea formula (or pour herbs in jar and just strain out later).
Set the jar outside in the sunshine for 6 hours or so.
Chill the tea.


Tips:

You may use a bamboo tea strainer or Tea-ball to make straining your teas a snap.

At our house, we use a French coffee press to make bigger batches of tea - it works great!

Enjoy this herbal blend hot or iced.

Enjoy a cup on cold winter mornings and evenings to chase away the winter chill. They also help chase away colds and are so comforting. Try adding a squeeze of lemon and raw honey when serving. Or make it sugar-free by sweetening with Stevia Glycerite (recipe on this blog). About 4 drops Stevia Glycerite is all you need to sweeten your mug of herbal tea! We find that a cup of hot herbal tea helps us relax before bedtime.

During the heat of summer, try brewing as a sun tea, and then serve chilled with some Stevia Glycerite to lightly sweeten, maybe a splash of lemon or lime and lots of ice. Iced herbal tea makes a great thirst quencher and is so much better for your family than sugar-filled sodas, and such.

To your health,

Leila

Comforting Chamomile Tea - Herbal tea formula #3 in a series

Time for Tea

Comforting Chamomile Tea

This is the third post in a series of herbal tea recipes on this blog, I hope you enjoy them.

Comforting Chamomile Tea: a very gentle and calming tea. Chamomile has many health benefits. As I was growing up, my mom always made chamomile tea for me when ever I came down with any kind of illness. I'd drink it, fall asleep, and wake up feeling much better.



COMFORTING CHAMOMILE TEA Formula:

1.20 ounces  Dried Chamomile Flowers
0.50 ounces  Cinnamon Bark Chips, crushed
0.50 ounces  Dried Orange Peel, crushed


Method:

Mix the dried herbs together.
Store air-tight in a cool dark place.


To Brew Herbal Tea:

Bring purified water to a boil in a stove-top kettle.
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons desired loose leaf herbal tea blend into a cup.
Pour about 1 cup boiling water over the herbs and cover the cup.
Allow to steep 5 minutes.
Strain and sweeten if desired.
Enjoy!


Sun Tea Preparation:

Fill a 1/2-gallon jar with purified water.
Fill a reusable tea bag with desired herbal tea formula (or pour herbs in jar and just strain out later).
Set the jar outside in the sunshine for 6 hours or so.
Chill the tea.


Tips:

You may use a bamboo tea strainer or Tea-ball to make straining your teas a snap.

At our house, we use a French coffee press to make bigger batches of tea - it works great!

Enjoy this herbal blend hot or iced.

Enjoy a cup on cold winter mornings and evenings to chase away the winter chill. They also help chase away colds and are so comforting. Try adding a squeeze of lemon and raw honey when serving. Or make it sugar-free by sweetening with Stevia Glycerite (recipe on this blog). About 4 drops Stevia Glycerite is all you need to sweeten your mug of herbal tea! We find that a cup of hot herbal tea helps us relax before bedtime.

During the heat of summer, try brewing as a sun tea, and then serve chilled with some Stevia Glycerite to lightly sweeten, maybe a splash of lemon or lime and lots of ice. Iced herbal tea makes a great thirst quencher and is so much better for your family than sugar-filled sodas, and such.

To your health,

Leila