How to Make Sage Tea (easy herbal tea recipe)

Learn how to make sage tea with fresh sage or dried sage leaves. You can use fresh sage right from your garden or purchase from a local market! Either way, you can have a fresh cup in minutes! This herbal tea is caffeine-free and delicious!

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I’ve had a small garden for most of my adult life. I’m not a professional that’s for sure, but I love to watch things grow and use the harvest in my kitchen. A beautiful and delicious way to use herbs is to make tea. Today, I’m happy to share with you my recipe for making sage tea. This recipe isn’t only for fresh sage, however. You can also use dried sage to make a tea just as delicious.

What is Sage tea?

Sage tea is a traditional herbal tea, made from the leaves of the sage plant, known scientifically as Salvia officinalis. Increasingly popular in cooking, it can also be used to make tea. It has a distinctively earthy taste and can be enjoyed both hot and cold and seasoned with various herbal compliments and sweeteners as desired.

Sage tea is nothing new. It has been a traditional herbal beverage that has been used for centuries by many cultures around the world from ancient Egypt to Europe during the Middle Ages. Sage tea has become popular in more recent times for its refreshing taste and nutrition. Making sage tea is a simple process and can be easily done at home. (Source)

Ingredients

• Fresh Sage Leaves – For this recipe, I like using fresh sage leaves. Garden-picked or store-bought are both OK. You can also use dried leaves.
• Filtered Water – Although water seems flavorless, it does play a role in the aroma and taste of tea.
• Lemon – (optional) Add more flavor with a few lemon slices or just as a garnish.
• Honey – (optional) If you’d like to sweeten your tea a bit, and I admit I almost always sweeten this tea, I suggest using honey. Its natural sweet earthy flavor pairs well with this tea.

How to Make Sage Tea (hot or iced)

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Teapot
• Kettle
• Strainer or Infuser
• Timer

Hot Sage Tea Recipe

STEP ONE:

Rinse and pat dry sage leaves. Add the leaves to the bottom of a mug or teapot. PRO TIP: you can also use a tea ball or infuser.

STEP TWO:

Pour the hot water over the leaves.

Add a lid and allow the tea to steep for 5-10 minutes. You can adjust the amount of time based on your personal preference.

STEP THREE:

Once you’ve finished steeping, strain out the herbs.

Lastly, while the tea is still piping hot you can also add a bit of honey or agave nectar as a natural sweetener.

Looking for additional flavor? Try a squeeze of fresh lemon.

ENJOY!

Recipe Notes and Serving Suggestions

Making a cup of sage tea is easy, but here are a few tips to ensure the best flavor.

• Use your organic fresh sage from your garden. Health food markets or farmer’s markets are great places to find sage for tea.
• Use pure, filtered water.
• Try adding different herbs, fruit, or other teas for customization options.
• For dietary adjustments, try using different sweeteners such as honey, coconut sugar, or stevia.

Iced Sage Tea Recipe

Making iced sage tea is a delicious way to cool off in the summer and use up some of your abundance of this herb!

• To begin, you’ll need about 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves or 5 fresh leaves.
• Place the leaves in a teapot or cup and add 1 cup of boiling water.
• Steep for 10 minutes, then strain out the sage leaves and discard.
• If desired, you can sweeten it with honey or another natural sweetener.
• Allow the tea to fully cool. Serve over ice.

Caffeine Content

Sage tea does not contain caffeine making it an excellent choice for those avoiding caffeine in their day.

How to Make Concentrate

Sage tea is a fragrant, flavorful, and healthful herbal brew that can easily be made right at home. To make sage tea, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients: fresh or dried sage leaves, boiling water, and optionally honey to sweeten. For a tea concentrate recipe, you can multiply the amounts of each ingredient.

Storage

Sage tea is a flavorful and healthful beverage that can easily be prepared at home. The shelf life of sage tea depends on how it is stored and its ingredients. Dried sage leaves should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to ensure maximum freshness. If stored properly, the dried leaves will stay fresh for up to one year.

Fresh sage leaves will last several weeks when properly stored and refrigerated.

When storing prepared sage tea, the best container to use is a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. This will help keep the tea fresh and seal in its flavor. Be sure to label the jar with the date of purchase or preparation so you know how long it has been stored.

Health Benefits and Risks of Sage Tea

Sage tea is an herbal beverage made by infusing the leaves of the sage plant in hot water. It has a long history of traditional use as a natural remedy and has become increasingly popular in recent years. Sage tea is said to provide many health benefits.

FAQ

Can I Boil Sage Tea to Drink?

You can certainly boil sage with water to drink, however, I prefer to steep my sage leaves in hot water to slowly infuse their flavor!

What is Sage Tea Good For?

Sage tea is good for an enjoyable relaxing drink! It can be made hot or iced, with fresh leaves or dried. It is a nutritious drink that is full of flavor.

What does Sage tea Taste Like?

Sage tea has a unique flavor profile and is often described as earthy, slightly bitter, and pungent. This combination of flavors makes it an acquired taste for some people, but it’s also what makes sage tea special. It has a slightly sweet aftertaste that lingers on the tongue. Sage tea is often enjoyed hot, but can also be made as a cold beverage or an herbal tincture.

What does Sage tea Smell Like?

Sage tea has a strong herbaceous scent of the fresh leaves that make up the infusion. It’s reminiscent of the smell of a freshly mowed lawn or newly bloomed wildflowers due to its high concentration of natural essential oils. The aroma is often described as slightly earthy, sweet, and slightly minty. It is a great calming tea to enjoy when you want to take a break and relax!

What does Sage tea Look Like?

Sage tea is made from the leaves of the sage plant, which is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Salvia genus and native to the Mediterranean region. Brewed sage tea has an earthy, herbal aroma. The color of the brewed tea can range from a light golden color to a deep golden color depending on how long it steeps.

More Herbal Tea Recipes You Will Love!

• Pine Needle Tea
• Lilac Tea
• Violet Tea
• Rosemary Tea
• Hibiscus Tea

Making sage tea is a simple and relaxing way to enjoy the benefits of this herb. Whether you opt for fresh leaves or try dried sage, you’re sure to find a delicious cup of sage tea that fits your taste!

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