How to make sweet tea from a home-grown garden

How to make sweet tea from a home-grown garden

Turning garden harvests into refreshing sweet tea involves simple steps for flavorful results.

1. Harvest fresh leaves or flowers as described earlier.

2. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry to remove impurities.

3. For herbal teas like mint, steep 1/4 cup of fresh leaves in 2 cups of boiling water for 5-10 minutes.

4. For traditional tea leaves, allow them to oxidize slightly for richer taste.

5. Strain the liquid into a pitcher and sweeten with honey, sugar, or fresh stevia leaves from your garden.

6. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for a few hours and serve over ice. Add lemon slices or fruit for extra zing. Experiment with combinations for unique flavors.