I love linden tea! I do admit, I am new to the tilo tea train. It's really not that popular in the States, but it is a regular herbal brew in other countries, especially France. Try it as a late evening, after dinner calming tea instead of chamomile or mint and sip a little bit of soft, sweet heaven.Linden, which is basically dried lime blossoms, has a long history in European folk medicine as a digestive aid and a treatment for anxiety, irritability, and insomnia. It is also said to be good for elevated blood pressure and insomnia. I drink it because it's calming, quaint, and perfect in herbal tea blends.
My handy natural healing encyclopedia (Shealy's Healing Remedies) says that long-term use helps with stress tolerance by supporting the nervous system. UMM lists linden as an antispasmodic, sedative, and diuretic which may help with coughs, headaches, and infections.
How to make the perfect cup of linden tea?
- Use high-quality, properly stored dried flowers. Stale, dissolved herbs in this case are not a good idea, according to Shealy's encyclopedia, they can be a bit narcotic. Store your linden blossoms in an airtight container, out of the sun and warmth.
- Boil a cup or two of fresh water.
- Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb, or of course just a simple tea bag, per cup of water for five minutes, covered. Sip, enjoy. Not great with milk, wonderful with orange blossom honey.
Linden tea recipes
Tilo is fragrant, with a fresh, slightly sweet taste.
- Blend with passion flower in equal parts for a homemade sleepy time tea.
- Pour a cup of cooled linden tea into the blender with a few ice cubes, the juice of one lime, and one cup (total) of cubed melon and cucumber, and a big teaspoon of honey for a refreshing summer smoothie.
- Blend with equal parts of vervain for the ultimate end of a hectic day I want to relax tea.
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