A page from the kitchen scrapbook

The herbal
tea corner

Loose leaves. Little flowers. Beautiful pots.
A cozy collection to brew warm or pour over ice.

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Keep these little notes

A few things before you brew

Loose and lovely

These recipes use individual fresh or dried botanicals. Choose ingredients labeled for culinary use, with the plant clearly identified. A reusable infuser or fine strainer keeps the cup tidy.

A glass pot, safely

Watch the flowers steep in a heat-safe glass teapot. Unless the pot is rated for stovetop use, boil water separately and pour it in. A covered steep is enough for the mint and chamomile recipes.

Follow the season

Serve a warm pot on a cool afternoon, or try each recipe's iced option on a sunny day. Seasonal serving suggestions are invitations, so choose the version you enjoy.

Countryside inspiration

A pot worth pausing for

The visible leaves and flowers, the glass pot, and the time spent pouring are part of what inspired this corner. Azerbaijan's official tourism site describes thyme tea brewed in a pot in Kükü village. Our recipes here are our own simple combinations; they are not presented as traditional Azerbaijani recipes.

Read about Kükü village →

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