Sage Tea

Sage Tea is an Herbal Infusion that has one of the longest histories of use of any culinary or medicinal herb...

Sage Tea is an Herbal Infusion that has one of the longest histories of use of any culinary or medicinal herb...

Sage Tea is a common Herbal Tea Infusion. Sage has one of the longest histories of use of any culinary or medicinal herb.

 

Over the course of history, Sage has been used as a fertility drug, to stop bleeding of wounds and clean ulcers and sores, to improve memory, for sore throats, sprains, swelling, coughs, excessive menstrual bleeding, rheumatism, and to dry up a mother’s milk when nursing was stopped.

 

 

As you can see, there is a wide range of ailments thought to be improved by Sage Tea. The one health benefit of Sage Teas that seems to show immediate results is the calming of a headache.

Steep a few tablespoons of fresh sage leaves in boiling water for 8-10 minutes for a nice strong sage tea. Adding some lemon or orange peel to the infusion gives it a fresh taste.

Brewing Guidelines for Sage Tea
Brewing Temperature: 212°
Brewing Time: 8-10 minutes
2 Tbsp. per 8oz cup