1. Why Blend Your Own Herbal Tea?

Personalization: Tailor flavor, aroma, and wellness benefits.

Freshness and purity: No additives or artificial ingredients.

Creativity: It’s like perfume-making, but delicious.

2. The Basics: Understanding Herbal Tea Ingredients

Break ingredients into categories:

Base herbs (bulk + mild flavor): Rooibos, chamomile, lemon balm, tulsi.

Accent herbs (stronger flavor or benefit): Peppermint, lavender, ginger, fennel, lemongrass.

Top notes (aromatic flair): Rose petals, orange peel, cinnamon, hibiscus, star anise.

3. Tools You’ll Need

Measuring spoons / scale

Airtight jars or pouches

A mixing bowl

Optional: Mortar and pestle

4. Key Blending Tips

Start small: Mix in small batches (2–3 cups dry blend).

Use dried herbs: They store better and blend more evenly.

Ratio suggestion:

60% base

30% accent

10% top notes or extras

Let it rest: Let your blend sit in a sealed container for 1–2 days before brewing to harmonize.

5. Sample Blends to Try

Relaxing Evening Blend

Chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, orange peel

Refreshing Digestive Blend

Peppermint, fennel seed, ginger, licorice root

Floral Delight

Rose petals, hibiscus, tulsi, cinnamon

6. Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Use within 6–12 months for best flavor.

Final Thoughts

Encourage experimentation: “Tea blending is part science, part art, don’t be afraid to play!”