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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
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 Posted - Jul 31 2021 : 2:36:12 PM
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I have been preparing my own mint teas for years... Mostly Chocolate mint as well as combining Choco mint with lavender buds...
But this year I planted Strawberry mint for the 1st time... I haven't any idea how flavorful it will be...
I have to wait till we get out of the 100' degrees weather then I will steep a small pot.. and if it is to my liking then I will dry enough to get me through the Winter .
Anyone else make their own teas?
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2021 : 2:44:00 PM
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Grace, mostly I like to use my dried herbs to flavor black tea either hot or iced. Chocolate mint is good in black tea or coffee. Two of my container yellow roses have rose hips so when they are ripe I will harvest them for tea.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6794 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2021 : 3:38:26 PM
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Grace I leave the leaves whole. Don't remember if I read it somewhere or if it just makes sense to me that the oils will stay fresher longer if leaves are left whole. When ready to use I rub the leaves between my hands so the heat of my hands will help to release the oils. Remember to harvest your herbs in the morning after dew has dried. The oils are at their highest in the mornings.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
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Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 31 2021 : 10:54:58 PM
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Grace - Your mint tea would be perfect for the hot weather. I usually just make up a few mugs of hot tea, pour them into a jug, then let it cool down before refrigerating it and serving it cold. Cold mint tea is delicious & so refreshing!!
Farmgirl #6058
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
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April
Central
Oregon
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Posted - Jul 31 2021 : 11:05:33 PM
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That strawberry mint sounds wonderful... ive never seen it at our garden centers here... maybe I should Google on line for some seeds to try next spring... something new would be fun to try.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianna
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Posted - Aug 01 2021 : 05:24:14 AM
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Bakers seeds has so many varieties I'll check with them. Sounds so so good! My chocolate mint has gone crazy here in the heat and humidity!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2021 : 12:13:54 PM
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I have always bought mint starts,, same with lavender,, but this year my lavender plants have self sowed like crazy,, I will try to uproot and pot the seedlings to transplant next year and maybe use as gifts...
As for the mint and lavender seeds..... I have not had much luck,, so I just cut to the chase and buy starts.. call me lazy... lol!
But I think I will try to harvest the strawberry mint seeds,, for next year,, who knows, maybe I will get lucky...
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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sherone_13
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Sherone
Evanston
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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2021 : 1:03:18 PM
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Grace, I would love to know what you think of the strawberry mint tea. It sounds very good. And I would be interested in growing my own.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 09 2021 : 7:22:55 PM
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I agree with Cindy - mint tea is great out of the fridge on a hot day!! I've never tried the strawberry mint. I did like the pineapple mint I tried a few years ago. I'm not sure what kind of mint I have now. It wasn't supposed to jump out of the pot but boy it did!!!! (Be certain you want mint where you put it if you've never grown it before LOL!!!) I love your labels on your jars. Mine gets put in the freezer to make sure it stays dry. It gets very humid here and I'm afraid the jars wouldn't keep it from getting moldy.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
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Grace
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