Sage Tea

From: Schweik

On Apr 27, 2008

I just tried this and it is great! It has a very subtle flavor. I made it in my new "Tea Drop" hot tea maker and it brewed perfectly. Sage tea has been recommended by the nutritionist who hosts "You Are What You Eat" on BBC America in several episodes. It really is worth trying.

From: cookiedog

On Apr 9, 2008

This tea grew on me. I liked it more and more as I drank it and had to slow myself down so that I could enjoy every last bit! I used honey in mine. I'm so glad I have a huge pot of sage that I can now put to use

From: Chef #263691

On Nov 17, 2005

Always loved sage. Used carefully and properly over time, it has many wonderful benefits, unimaginable to most non-Native people in the Far West. Over-used, or used improperly (if boiled for example), it is poisonous and causes toxic build-up in the liver that can lead to serious damage and painful, frightening symptoms such as muscular spasms that if ignored can lead to death. Properly used, sage heals the problems that it causes if used without proper understanding of this herb. Anyway, this recipe is a good one, and it is the way I prepare my Sage tea, except that I steep it for 3-5 minutes and DO NOT recommend that you steep it for longer, as after five minutes the toxic chemicals in ANY HERB always beging to steep out. That is why black or green tea, coffee (and anything else really) all have nasty effects when over-steeped.

From: Roosie

On Sep 2, 2005

The flavor in this was a little too boldly sage-y for me, although it did make me feel quite healthy. The lemon surprised me and really balanced well with the sage. I think this would be best with a blend of sage and another herb- it was a little overwhelming, although certainly drinkable.