This is not Ceylon! It's cooler! 6 delicious tea additives you can grow on your windowsill

Sometimes you will lead to a bright, beautiful pack of tea with a new taste, brew it, try a sip... and throw everything into the trash can. Has it happened to you? I think yes!

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There are fewer tea lovers in Russia. Such is the disappointing statistics news. This is because it is becoming increasingly difficult to find quality herbal teas on store shelves. Tastes and aromas of natural ingredients have replaced all kinds of flavors. As a result, someone makes their own harvests from meadow grasses, someone grows fragrant plants in the garden, but what should everyone else who lives in apartments do? Grow it yourself right on the windowsill! Moreover, for this you only need to organize one small "bed" and spend a little time.

In general, I will not beat around the bush, but I will present you with a small list of 6 "indoor" plants that make an amazing addition to tea.

1.Verbena lemon. Its leaves have a refreshing lemon flavor and a slight acidity. And it makes a delicious tonic drink. Verbena is good for both digestion and joint pain and asthma.

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She feels great both on the windowsill and on the balcony. The plant loves sunlight, so try to place the verbena on the south side. And at the same time it does not tolerate negative temperatures at all, therefore, it would be better to remove it from the balcony in winter.

2.Ginger. Please note that you will harvest the first crop in about 9-10 months. So line up to plant it as quickly as possible. Be patient and then in spring you can enjoy your first healthy aromatic tea.

The root contains antioxidants, boosts metabolism and relieves cold symptoms. You can grow it directly from the root that is sold in the supermarket. It is better to use a shallow wide tray for planting. The plant prefers to be in the shade in areas with slightly damp soil.

3.Jasmine. I must say right away that this is a rather capricious plant that does not tolerate direct sunlight and drafts. Does not like abundant watering and chlorine contained in the water. The ambient temperature in the room should not drop below 15 degrees. And its shoots can grow very long, so it is advisable to make a support for them over time.

But if you fulfill all of the above conditions, then jasmine will delight you with flowers for 3-4 months. And just at this time it will be possible to start preparing an extremely aromatic herbal tea from it.

4.Marjoram. But marjoram is undemanding to care for. He only needs abundant watering after planting, loose soil and a bright place without direct sunlight. It tolerates a short winter day well and can do without natural light for a while.

This herb has a fruity sour aroma with a hint of mint. Marjoram herbal tea helps with various health problems. In particular, with digestion, with liver diseases, with stomach cramps and lack of appetite.

5.Sage. Another light and heat-loving plant! Otherwise, it is unpretentious and grows remarkably indoors. With its help, you can effectively treat a sore throat - sore throat. To do this, take 1 tablespoon of fresh leaves and 1 tablespoon of dried leaves and leave for 3-5 minutes in boiling water. Strain and add a little honey for flavor. That's it, your sage tea is ready.

By the way, the substances contained in sage also improve mood and help with depression.

6.Mint. Well, this is one of the most popular tea additives, which also grows in an apartment without any problems. Mint easily tolerates adverse conditions and is quite unpretentious. But still he doesn't really like the direct rays of the sun.

Mint infusion stimulates appetite and, of course, has a wonderful refreshing taste, for which it is loved all over the world.