Posted on September 21st, 2023

We're proud to offer a diverse range of herbal tea formulas carefully crafted to enhance your overall well-being. To ensure you get the most out of our teas and fully embrace their holistic health benefits, it's important to understand the proper steps for serving and enjoying them.

Measuring Distilled Water

The first step in preparing our herbal teas is to measure the appropriate amount of distilled water, which varies depending on the number of tea formulas you intend to use. For teas made with 1-2 formulas, you'll need 2 1/2 gallons of distilled water. If you're opting for a more complex blend with 3-5 formulas, then 3 1/2 gallons of distilled water is the requirement. In cases where you're experimenting with a combination of 6 or more tea formulas, you'll want to have 3 3/4 gallons of distilled water on hand. This flexibility allows you to tailor your teas to your specific health care needs, ensuring a personalized approach to your holistic wellness journey.

Customization is key when it comes to our teas. Beyond these base measurements, you can further personalize your tea blends by adding individual combinations designed to address your unique health goals. Whether you're looking to enhance vitality, achieve balance, or support specific aspects of your well-being, our teas can be adapted to meet your requirements.

Boiling the Herbal Formulas

The next crucial step in preparing our herbal teas is to bring the distilled water to a boil with the herbal formulas. Placing all the packages of dried herbs into the measured water, you'll allow them to simmer for 20 minutes. This process serves to extract the beneficial compounds from the herbs, unlocking their full potential for your health and wellness. It's at this stage that the magic of our holistic teas begins, as the herbs release their natural healing properties into the water, creating a potent and effective elixir.

Steeping these herbal formulas is not just about brewing a beverage; it's about harnessing the therapeutic benefits of nature in its purest form. Our extended steeping time of approximately 6 hours ensures that every herb thoroughly infuses into the water, resulting in a rich and robust herbal infusion. This step is crucial for achieving the desired concentration of herbal compounds that will promote and support your well-being. By patiently allowing the herbs to steep, you're ensuring that you receive the maximum therapeutic value from each cup of tea you enjoy.

By taking these steps, you're not only preparing a beverage but engaging in a holistic wellness ritual that can positively impact your overall health. The care and attention you invest in these early stages of tea preparation are a testament to your commitment to self-care and a healthier lifestyle. If you ever have questions or need personalized recommendations regarding our herbal teas, don't hesitate to consult with Dr. Kimberly or our knowledgeable staff. We're here to provide you with the guidance and support you need on your journey to lasting health and vitality.

Cooling and Straining

After the herbal tea has steeped for the recommended 6 hours, the next step is to allow it to cool naturally until there is no longer any steaming heat. This cooling process is essential as it helps preserve the herbal properties and prevents the loss of any volatile compounds that may be sensitive to high temperatures. Patience at this stage is key to ensuring that the herbal infusion remains effective and maintains its therapeutic benefits.

Once the tea has cooled to an appropriate temperature, it's time to strain it. Using a fine strainer and/or cheesecloth, carefully remove any remaining herbal solids from the liquid. This straining step ensures that you are left with a clear and pure herbal elixir, free from any plant matter that may affect the taste or texture of the tea. What you're left with is a concentrated, potent herbal solution ready to support your holistic wellness journey.

Adding Additional Ingredients

At Discovering Wellness, we understand that each person's health care needs are unique. That's why we offer the flexibility to customize your herbal tea blends further. If Dr. Kimberly has recommended additional ingredients based on your specific health goals, this is the stage to incorporate them. However, it's essential to add these ingredients only after the tea has fully cooled and has been strained. This ensures that these supplementary elements can be incorporated seamlessly without altering the herbal infusion's potency or effectiveness.

Whether you're adding extra herbs, supplements, or other ingredients, this customization allows you to fine-tune your herbal tea to target your individual health concerns and objectives. This level of personalization is a hallmark of holistic health care, recognizing that every individual's path to well-being is distinctive.

Storage and Thawing

Once your herbal tea is prepared and tailored to your preferences, it's time to consider storage. To maintain the freshness and potency of the herbal formulas, we recommend bottling the prepared tea. However, it's essential to freeze all but one (1) gallon for future use. Freezing is a reliable method to preserve the integrity of the herbs, ensuring that each cup you brew retains its therapeutic value.

When you're ready to enjoy your herbal tea, remember to thaw the frozen container naturally without using heat. This gentle thawing process helps maintain the herbal infusion's effectiveness, ensuring that it continues to support your well-being.

By following these steps and taking the time to understand and appreciate the process of serving our herbal teas, you're not just making a beverage – you're embracing a holistic wellness ritual. The care and attention you invest in every cup of tea are a reflection of your commitment to lasting health and vibrant living. Should you ever have questions or seek additional guidance, our team is here to support you on your journey to optimal wellness. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your health and well-being goals through our holistic teas and personalized care.

Consulting With Dr. Kimberly

Before embarking on your journey to prepare and enjoy our herbal teas, it's worth noting that these holistic blends are designed to be a part of a broader approach to well-being. Dr. Kimberly, with her extensive experience and expertise, is available to provide personalized recommendations tailored to your unique health care needs. Whether you're addressing chronic health concerns, seeking preventive care, or aiming to enhance your vitality, consulting with Dr. Kimberly can provide valuable insights into which herbal formulas and combinations will best support your objectives.

Dr. Kimberly and our team at Discovering Wellness are dedicated to holistic health, which means addressing well-being from a comprehensive standpoint. We believe that true wellness extends beyond the absence of illness; it encompasses vitality, balance, and a deep connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Our holistic approach recognizes that each individual is wonderfully unique, and their path to wellness should reflect this distinctiveness.