AIP Friendly Sage & Thyme Steam-Sip Tea
There is something deeply soothing about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something that actually does you good, and this herbal tea delivers exactly that. Fresh sage and thyme are simmered low and slow until the water turns a soft golden-green and fills the kitchen with an earthy, almost woodsy fragrance. A squeeze of lemon brightens the whole thing, and a drizzle of raw honey rounds out any bitterness without overpowering the herbs. Every single ingredient here is clean and elimination-protocol friendly, so there is no label-checking or second-guessing involved. The recipe even doubles as a steam treatment — just hold the mug close and breathe in the rising vapor for a minute or two before you take your first sip, which makes it especially lovely during cold and flu season or whenever your sinuses need a little relief. It comes together in under fifteen minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a fine mesh strainer, making it one of the easiest comforting rituals you can add to your day.
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2 servings
- 2 cups water
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
For serving
- 1 lemon wedge, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, sage leaves, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly golden-green.
- 2
Remove from heat and let the herbs steep for 5 minutes, until the tea deepens slightly in color and aroma.
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