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Lymphatic Drainage Tea

This lymphatic drainage tea combines scientifically-backed herbs with a pleasant flavor profile that supports your body's natural detox systems. Using calendula, red clover, ginger, turmeric, and other beneficial herbs, this wellness drink is refreshing, customizable, and costs a fraction of commercial blends.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Herbal Wellness
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon dried calendula petals
  • 1 tablespoon dried red clover flowers
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon dried turmeric root
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried nettle leaves
  • 1 slice fresh lemon
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • Honey or maple syrup to taste optional

Equipment

  • 1-quart glass pitcher or tea pitcher
  • Kettle or pot for boiling water
  • Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Cups or mugs for serving

Method
 

  1. Gather all your dried herbs and measure them carefully using measuring spoons. Keeping your ingredients pre-measured in a jar makes brewing this tea even faster on busy mornings.
  2. Pour 4 cups of filtered water into your kettle and bring it to a boil. Filtered water prevents mineral buildup in your pitcher and ensures nothing interferes with absorbing the herb's beneficial compounds.
  3. Add all the dried herbs to your mesh strainer or tea infuser basket. Keeping herbs contained makes cleanup simple and prevents any small particles from floating in your finished tea.
  4. Once water reaches a rolling boil, carefully pour it over the herbs in your pitcher. The hot water immediately activates the beneficial compounds in the calendula, red clover, and other herbs.
  5. Drop the lemon slice directly into the hot water with the herbs. Lemon not only adds vitamin C but also helps your body absorb the iron and minerals from the herbal blend more effectively.
  6. Cover your pitcher and allow the tea to steep undisturbed for exactly 10 minutes. Steeping for less time means you miss out on extracting all the beneficial compounds, while steeping longer can make the flavor bitter.
  7. Carefully lift out your strainer or infuser, allowing any remaining liquid to drip back into the pitcher. Gently press the herbs with the back of a spoon to extract the last bits of flavor and beneficial properties.
  8. Pour the finished tea into your favorite mug or cup. If you prefer sweetness, stir in a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup while the tea is still hot, as both enhance the herbal flavors rather than mask them.

Notes

Make a large batch and store it in the refrigerator, then drink one cup each morning and evening for best results supporting your lymphatic system. Store brewed tea in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator where it stays fresh for up to three days. Consistency matters more than quantity, so drinking a cup daily for a week will show better results than drinking several cups just once.