How to Make a Nourishing Infusion

Let’s talk about nourishing infusions! These potent, long brew teas are the preferred way to consume tonic herbs like: nettle, oat straw, red clover, red raspberry leaf, linden, hawthorn, and more. These herbs are generally rich in nervine and/or minerals and act gently on the body while providing deep nourishment. Usually we measure out around 1 oz per quart of water, but I likely gave you a specific amount to use so just follow the recipe provided in my email.

Here’s how to do it:

  1. Gently warm a quart-sized glass jar by rinsing it with warm water.
    Heat up about a quart of water in your tea kettle.

  2. Scoop 1 oz. of dried herb (or amount you were told) into your jar.

  3. Once your teapot is ready, pour the hot water into the jar and stir in the herb. Tip: pouring hot water into cold jars can cause the glass to break! This is always a bummer and can be dangerous, so be sure your jar has been gently warmed up.

  4. Place the lid on your jar and allow the infusion to steep 6 - 10 hours. You can do this in the evening and let it sit overnight for ease.

  5. Strain your nourishing herbal infusion. A tea strainer works well, but you can also do this preparation in a french press to make it even easier.

  6. Consume 2-4 cups per day (or amount given by me). Store the finished infusion in the fridge. Tea should stay good for 3 days.