Caribbean Organic Herbal Tea

A delicious tea, rich in antioxidants and vitamins using traditional herbs and spice

Head spinning, sinus aching, tummy trouble? 10 out of 10 times, in a Caribbean household someone is going to tell you to “Go drink some Tea”.

West Indians love to drink tea.

We are especially drawn to making our tea from whatever fresh herbs and spices we can easily pick from right outside our windows.

Nothing beats steeping fresh herbs and getting its numerous benefits while being delicious. Popularly known to us as “bush teas”, these caffeine free teas are also known for their native uses.

Herbal tea is thought of to be the “fix it” for any ailment. It can be a headache, to a toothache to a bruise.

I can hear my mother telling me to “boil and drink some tea”. Somehow it fixes everything. Or probably just calms you down to not stress too much about whatever pain you’re experiencing.

Caribbean bush tea recipe

• Ginger – great for any type of nausea and helps reduce muscle pains.
• Garlic – aids in combating the common cold and reduces blood pressure.
• Bay leaf – a great source off Vitamin A and C among others.
• Cloves – assists in digestion, boosting he immune system, protecting the liver and host of other benefits.
• Turmeric – is a great anti-inflammatory

Once you find a combination of herbs that you love (there are so many possible combinations), I say go for it!!.

Yes, there are the benefits, but I can assure you the taste is going to be the most important thing.

As much as I roll my eyes at my mom for always suggesting I fix some herbal tea whenever I am not feeling 100%. I must confess that it does provide relief. Whether it be a physical or mental.

This tea can also be easily transformed into an “iced” version. Just double the herbs when boiling and pour over ice.

Did I mention the detox benefits of bush teas too?

Perfect for after these Super Bowl platters I went through.

So tell me, what is your favorite tea?

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Recipe

Caribbean Herbal Bush Tea

A soothing herbal blend made with local Caribbean staples like bay leaf, ginger, and turmeric. This tea is not only comforting but also packed with natural goodness.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Caribbean

Calories: 8

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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For the tea:

• 2 bay leaves
• 1 piece of fresh ginger about 1–1½ inches
• 1 piece of fresh turmeric about 1 inch
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 whole cloves

Other:

• 3 cups water
• Sweetener of choice – honey or sugar to taste

Method

 

1. Add the bay leaves, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and cloves to a small saucepan with 3 cups of water.
2. Bring the mixture to a high boil.
3. Boil for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
5. Strain into mugs and sweeten to taste with your preferred sweetener. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal

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