Embrace a lifestyle where work merges with leisure and speed dances with slowness. In these moments of pause, especially in winter, indulge in the comfort of homemade herbal teas. In addition to the beneficial effects on the body, these drinks represent an extended gesture of care for ourselves and our community. OWN invites its community to live more slowly, enriching moments of relaxation with the harmony of an herbal infusion.
The path to a more sustainable lifestyle often begins with small gestures, and the choice to embrace slowness is one of them. Homemade herbal teas not only offer benefits for the body and mind, but can also represent a sustainable option: by reducing the use of single-serving teabags and choosing local and organic ingredients, we contribute to a lighter impact on the environment.
DIY herbal teas
We drink them to warm ourselves during winter evenings, we enjoy them because we like their flavor and for the immediate cuddle they are able to give us, but herbal teas are not just hot drinks: the active ingredients of the medicinal plants that compose them are able to guarantee the body various beneficial effects, depending on the ingredients chosen.
They can relieve stress and promote sleep, aid digestion or give us an extra boost when we feel tired and exhausted. They prove to be an excellent ally in various moments of daily life, taking care of our psychophysical well-being.
How to prepare a DIY herbal tea?
A good herbal tea is usually composed of a dominant plant, whose active ingredient is the most significant, and other secondary ones, useful for enhancing its beneficial action or improving its taste. In herbalist's shops and drugstores, it is possible to buy the individual dry ingredients and then proceed with their combination. And it is essential to respect certain proportions between the ingredients to guarantee a desired effect.
The ideal number is about five different herbs, and never select more than eight. Once you have chosen the ingredients, you can proceed with the assembly of the gauze bags or immerse the same amount of preparation directly in a cup full of boiling water, leaving to infuse for a few minutes and then filtering the mixture through a strainer.
Three recipes: Flavor, Well-being, and Sustainability
Digestive Herbal Tea "Gentle Awakening"
Ingredients : Fennel, Coriander, Juniper Berries, Mint Leaves
Preparation method : Leave the ingredients to infuse in hot water for 5-7 minutes. Filter and enjoy upon awakening.
Benefits : A light and digestive herbal tea to start the day with energy
Energizing Herbal Tea "Zen Vitality"
Ingredients : Ginseng Root, Rosehip, Mint Leaves, Chia Seeds
Preparation method : Leave the ingredients to infuse in hot water for 8-10 minutes. Filter and enjoy in the afternoon
Benefits : A revitalizing blend to face the afternoon with vitality
Relaxing Herbal Tea "Starry Night"
Ingredients : Chamomile, Lavender Flowers, Peppermint, Fresh Ginger
Preparation method : Leave the ingredients to infuse in hot water for 8-10 minutes. Filter and enjoy before going to sleep.
Benefits : A combination of relaxing herbs for a peaceful and regenerating night
Share with us the ingredients you have, the process you follow, and, if you like, tell us the story behind your special herbal tea. Tag us in your creations and use the hashtag #OwnTeaCreation to share your aromatic discoveries. We can't wait to savor the warmth and creativity of your homemade herbal teas!