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Sage-Lemon Tea

Gardening Guide: The Ultimate Sage Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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Sage-Lemon Tea

Sage has many health benefits and one of the best—and easiest—ways to reap those benefits is by drinking Sage-Lemon Tea. Once brewed, this tea can be enjoyed hot or iced.

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

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Sage-Lemon Tea

Sage-Lemon Tea

Tea is a drink for all seasons. You can serve it steaming hot or icy cold, and it will be just as delicious. Armed with a trusty thermos, I can enjoy my tea anywhere I go!

We all know tea has a lot of health benefits, but did you know that tea made from sage was also extremely popular? One quick piece of trivia that fascinates me about sage tea is how when the French started making it, the Chinese found it so delicious that they would exchange loads and loads of Chinese tea for a fraction of the sage variant.

This recipe for Sage-Lemon Tea puts a tangy twist on this classic brew. An herb like sage is pretty potent with mild citrus undertones, so it makes sense to add lemon to compliment its already strong flavor. The best part about making Sage-Lemon Tea is that you’re not limited to just choosing one kind of sage. Go ahead and be creative with your palate by brewing common sage, pineapple sage, golden sage, and tricolor sage. It’s another good reason to expand your sage garden!

Like some of the most flavorful teas, it’s best to brew your Sage-Lemon Tea using sage that hasn’t been treated with pesticide. Not only will this be safer, but you’re sure to experience all the benefits that homegrown sage has to offer.

When you’re feeling a little antsy or if you’re ready to kick back after a long day, a pot of Sage-Lemon Tea can be the best companion. Since sage can be good for your digestion, a cup or two of Sage-Lemon Tea can help you flush down the guilt of having an extravagant meal.

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Sage has many health benefits and one of the best—and easiest—ways to reap those benefits is by drinking Sage-Lemon Tea. Once brewed, this tea can be enjoyed hot or iced.

  • Author: Bill Dugan
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 3 to 4 1x
  • Category: Beverages

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 ounce fresh sage leaves (about 45 leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot.
  2. Turn the water down to a simmer and add the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Allow to steep 20 to 30 minutes (to taste), stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain out the leaves and lemon zest. Serve hot or let cool and serve iced.

Sage is one of the most versatile and easy herbs for home gardeners to grow! With The Ultimate Sage Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile herb.

Have you tried this recipe? It’s so easy and good for you. Please tell us how it turned out for you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Sage
  • Types of Sage Plants
  • Growing Sage from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Sage in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Sage
  • Should You Fertilize Your Sage Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Sage Plants
  • Harvesting and Pruning Your Sage
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Sage Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Sage Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Sage Garden
  • Root Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Root Rot in Sage Plants
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Sage
  • 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Growing Sage at Home
  • 10 Sage Companion Plants
  • Plant Profiles

  • Scarlet Sage
  • Mealycup Sage
  • Golden Variegated Sage
  • Cleveland Sage
  • Pineapple Sage
  • Common Sage
  • Recipes

  • Pumpkin Sage Soup
  • Butternut Squash, Sage, and Goat Cheese Lasagna
  • Lemon Sage Pasta Salad
  • Sage-Lemon Tea
  • Classic Turkey Sage Dressing
  • Chicken Breasts with Fresh Sage
  • Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Pecans
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Sage
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Sage
  • Resources about Sage
  • Sage Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Preserving Sage: 6 Different Methods and Uses
  • How Do I Overwinter My Sage Plant?
  • The Ultimate Sage Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Healing with Aromatic Sage

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