Healing Herbal Teas

This is an excellent book written with much thought, intelligence and warmth. It's even better than I'd hoped for, and it contains fantastic original herbal tea recipes. From start to finish, a lot of ground is covered. The author Sarah Farr, teaches you how to start your own herb garden, indoors or out. She explains the power of plants, the tea making process, blending different herbs, the difference between fair trade and direct trade, creating a good workspace, storing teas and herbs, how to make cold & hot infusions & decoctions, and training your taste buds. That's just the very beginning of the book too. There is so much more, and everything is described clearly, with empathy, and in depth. It's obvious that this woman knows her stuff and has had plenty of real life experience. She speaks honestly of her mistakes and is gentle in her encouragement. It's as if she's right there talking to you and guiding you in all the right ways. Then there are tons of amazing, well thought out recipes. They're all explained in vivid detail, and although some are for simple enjoyment, most of them have themes for the seasons, holidays, and also for strengthening our immune system, and helping us maintain good health and wellness. In each recipe, she explains why each herb is there, and what it's good for. She explains the taste, the herbal actions, and the different body systems that are affected by the recipe. However, I wish she had at least a quick reference section where she goes over a bunch of herbs that she believes are beneficial to our health, and the ones she likes the best. I like to be able to see and read about each herb and tea seperately. In the end, like I said, she explains how to begin an herb garden. She explains harvesting herbs, drying them, garbling, and storing them. She talks about seeds and seed saving, and how she connects with a garden and the wilderness around her. The language she uses and the way she describes everything is beautiful and her very real connection to nature is almost palpable. Healing Herbal Teas is thorough in its descriptions and directions, and is carefully researched and written. There is just this instant feeling you get from reading these words. The author is not just a good herbalist or just a good writer. She seems to truly have a good heart, lots of empathy and compassion, and an intricate understanding of how human bodies and minds work, as well as how herbs, plants and teas do. I'm very impressed by this book, and I'm absolutely inspired to get more into herbalism. I've been making natural wellness, health and body-care products and remedies, and I've come to a particular point now. I want to get more involved in the whole process. I believe starting a small indoor garden will keep it fairly simple, but it would give me a sense of accomplishment to be able to grow and nourish my own plants & herbs to use in my natural products and tea blends. This is all still a new world for me but it's fascinating and it's so good for the soul. There is really nothing negative about learning about herbs, plants and essential oils, and all the incredible remedies nature provides us with. Although modern medicine may be misguided in many ways, there are plenty of people who understand the amazing power of plants, and the importance of sticking to natural foods, drinks and skincare products. I hope future generations become more aware and more interested in preserving nature and living a more natural life of wellness. "Healing Herbal Teas" is an exceptional book that really inspires and captivates the reader. The photos are gorgeous, and the explanations are lively and easy to grasp. If you have health issues like auto-immune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, high cholesterol, depression, etc., this is a great book to have. The author is very much in tune to her own mind and body, and she seems very familiar with health struggles. She can help you heal yourself in a safe and natural way. This book is much more valuable than a bunch of modern doctor's appointments and toxic drugs. Well worth the money!

Great book, very informative and simple recipes for blending teas to promote better health.

Beautifully illustrated book. She talks about medicinal as well as seasonal teas and gives the recipes for them. She also talks about foraging at the end of the book. Well written and easy to follow instructions. I’m excited to make some tea using her recipes.

I have had this book for over a year now and have tried out many of the tea blends. I have been surprised at how yummy some of the ingredient combinations turn out. The book is well written, with excellent information. Yes, you will have to find some ingredients that aren't readily available at a grocery store, but yet they are easily sourced online or at local nutrition store that sell herbs. Is there going to be an initial investment to create these teas? Yes, but 2-4 oz of any herb is going to last you a long time if you store it properly. If you appreciate teas that don't come in a tea bag, you already know that tea can be expensive. I am confident that making my own costs much less and I can control the quality of the ingredients. My favorite teas so far are Rainy Day Chai, Chocolatl (who would have ever thought to put chamomile in cocoa?), Berry Sun Tea and Inflammation Reduction. Just smelling Clarity makes me feel good. :) A coworker makes Urinary Health Tea and has stopped having UTI's. There are other excellent reviews of this book. If you are serious, read the good reviews and read the bad ones as if they buy their tea at a discount store in a reconstituted form. I highly recommend this book.

I liked that this book exposed me to a lot of new herbs and tea blends. But honestly I think the author intentionally used some elusive herbs when they could be substituted with more common, cheaper herbs. The snooze tea blend is one of the best teas I've ever tried and the book it work it for that recipe alone. I gave four stars because I do feel like herb substitutions could have been given more readily AND I do feel like certain herbs should have disclaimers in the recipe. For example if the herbs used are known to affect blood pressure, heart rhythms, etc. Definitely with the buy.

Great pictures and content is an entertaining read with recipes.

This book is absolutely delightful! I have several books on blending herbal teas and this is by far the best. The blends are delicious and use a combination of herbs that complement each other with taste and function. I wish Sarah Farr would write more books! I would buy every one. Thank you for making tea blending so fun!

Lot's of wonderful information! 😃

Super book. Lots off receipts for teas and explanations on different herbs and health. I really like this book.

Libro bellissimo, trovo difficile trovare gli ingredienti e non e' molto chiaro come preparare il misto del te. peccato!

Good for people who need suggestions on blends.

Nicely written Tea Blends and functional

Buenisimo! Con muchas fotografías para saber mas de los ingredientes.