Give your body the revitalisation is needs with these five hom-grown tea tonics
Much of what we grow ends up being turned into booze, but we also like to take advantage of our harvests for some alcohol-free drinks and are especially partial to tea tonics: hot beverages that can help revive and restore a weary body and mind after a day’s hard graft digging on the allotment. Here are five of our favourites.
Mint tea
Let's start with one of the easiest and most refreshing home grown hot drinks. If you're planning on a Moroccan style tea then you'll needs lots of leaves, green tea and patience to carry out the long ritualistic brewing process.
We prefer a more direct approach—simply pluck a small handful of mint leaves, tear and scrunch them to get their oils on the move, drop in a mug and fill with hot water.
Once you’ve mastered this simple method, turn your attention to the rest of the herb garden for more teas. Lemon balm and sage are worth trying but we suggest you avoid garlic chives.
