How to Make Rue Tea
Rue tea is an herbal infusion made from the flowering herb of the same name. It’s a popular remedy for many digestive ailments, and is known for its calming, carminative properties. Here is an easy way to make your own rue tea at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of dried rue flowers
- 1 cup of hot water
Instructions:
- Put the dried rue flowers in a cup.
- Pour hot water over the flowers.
- Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain and discard the flowers.
- Enjoy your hot cup of rue tea.
Tips:
- The taste of rue tea can be quite pungent and bitter, so adding a teaspoon of honey can help make it more palatable.
- If you don’t have access to the dried flowers, rue tea bags are also available from most health food stores.
- Rue tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Rue tea has a long history of being considered a medicinal tonic for many ailments. It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own at home, so why not give it a try?
